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Feathercap: A Fable of Truth and Fancy
A new fairytale in the classic tradition, "Feathercap" is a short story for children and adults alike. Illustrated with classic woodcuts from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, it's a holiday love letter from the author to his wife that he's decided to share with everyone. An enchanted tale of life's ebbs and flows, the mysteries of nature and the magic of one boy's dream, "Feathercap" is sure to delight readers of all ages.
59 pages, Paperback
Published February 26, 2018
About the author
Stephen H. Provost
110 books100 followersStephen H. Provost writes fantasy adventures and historical nonfiction. A journalist with more than 30 years of experience and a former educator, he has worked as an editor, reporter, and columnist at four daily newspapers in California.
His works of fiction include "The Talismans of Time" and its sequel, "Pathfinder of Destiny"; the fantasy novels "Memortality" and its sequel, "Paralucidity"; the young adult science fiction adventure "Identity Break"; the novellas "The Only Dragon" and "Death's Doorstep"; and the "Twilight Zone"-inspired collection of short stories and dark poetry titled "Nightmare's Eve."
The author's nonfiction works include "Fresno Growing Up" and "Martinsville Memories" (history and nostalgia); "Highway 99: The History of California's Main Street" and "Highway 101: The History of El Camino Real (Americana and travel); "Yesterday's Highways" (Americana and travel); "A Whole Different League" (sports history); "The Legend of Molly Bolin" (sports biography); "Media Meltdown," "Political Psychosis" and "Jesus, You're Fired!" (commentary); "Please Stop Saying That! (humor, commentary); and "50 Undefeated" (history and inspiration).
His survey of American middle-sized cities and small towns, the Century Cities series, includes five titles so far: "Fresno Century," "San Luis Obispo Century," "Cambria Century," "Roanoke Century," and "Danville Century."
His extensive survey of ancient history, fable and mythology is contained in his Phoenix series of books.
His works of fiction include "The Talismans of Time" and its sequel, "Pathfinder of Destiny"; the fantasy novels "Memortality" and its sequel, "Paralucidity"; the young adult science fiction adventure "Identity Break"; the novellas "The Only Dragon" and "Death's Doorstep"; and the "Twilight Zone"-inspired collection of short stories and dark poetry titled "Nightmare's Eve."
The author's nonfiction works include "Fresno Growing Up" and "Martinsville Memories" (history and nostalgia); "Highway 99: The History of California's Main Street" and "Highway 101: The History of El Camino Real (Americana and travel); "Yesterday's Highways" (Americana and travel); "A Whole Different League" (sports history); "The Legend of Molly Bolin" (sports biography); "Media Meltdown," "Political Psychosis" and "Jesus, You're Fired!" (commentary); "Please Stop Saying That! (humor, commentary); and "50 Undefeated" (history and inspiration).
His survey of American middle-sized cities and small towns, the Century Cities series, includes five titles so far: "Fresno Century," "San Luis Obispo Century," "Cambria Century," "Roanoke Century," and "Danville Century."
His extensive survey of ancient history, fable and mythology is contained in his Phoenix series of books.
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December 2, 2025
We picked this up at a local market over the weekend.
This short story has a poetic way of story telling. It reminds me of a mix of ‘The Giving Tree’ and the magic beans from ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. But, instead of beans it’s a seed and feather.
There’s a certain charm to this story and I’m guessing the love story at the end is the “love letter” from the author to his wife.
Age range- older middle grade to adult. I think the language would be lost on anyone younger plus the kissing at the end.
This short story has a poetic way of story telling. It reminds me of a mix of ‘The Giving Tree’ and the magic beans from ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. But, instead of beans it’s a seed and feather.
There’s a certain charm to this story and I’m guessing the love story at the end is the “love letter” from the author to his wife.
Age range- older middle grade to adult. I think the language would be lost on anyone younger plus the kissing at the end.
April 21, 2025
Beautiful little fable that is suitable for young and old. I found the wonderful prose delightful.
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