Stitch
by Pádraig Kenny
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Pub Date 4 Jan 2024 | Archive Date 8 Dec 2023
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Description
A compelling, atmospheric and gothic Frankenstein-inspired adventure by an award-winning Irish author.
"A thrilling gothic adventure, brimming with heart and bursting with big questions. I loved it." Lucy Strange
Stitch is not a monster – he’s a creation.
He and his friend Henry Oaf were brought to life by the genius Professor Hardacre, and have spent all their days in a castle deep in the woods, far from humankind. But when the Professor dies and his pompous nephew comes to take over the laboratory, they soon find out that his sights are set not on scientific discovery, but personal glory. And Henry is his next experiment.
Can Stitch and Henry escape his clutches and make their way in a world they were never built for – and may never be ready for them?
A magnificent gothic adventure full of heart for age 8+
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781529517781 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 208 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Nicola W, Reviewer
A fantastic story and an important one with underlying themes of friendship, grief and owning being different.
It has parallels to the Frankenstein story except this time, our ‘monsters’ are lovable youngsters just trying to find their way around the world. They may look different but they’re kind, loyal and I’m redo my polite.
Stitch, by his own admission, doesn’t know much about all worldly ways and he’s desperate to become an explorer. Henry Oaf is also a wonderful character and I loved how they were all portrayed. So well written and really well done.
The professors nephew is in town and brings with him his apprentice, young Alice. Both her and Stitch start a budding friendship but it seems the ‘new’ professor wants to fix the monsters; his eyes on Henry to behind experimentation.
What follows is a wonderful story of strength, friendship and adjusting to a cruel world. It balanced heavy with light, and despite discussing some difficult topics, it was executed very well for younger audiences. I also loved the ending and it was lovely to read.
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