Stitch
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Stitch

By Pádraig Kenny

Two creations must escape a sinister experimenter's grasp in a world that sees them as monsters.

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208 pages· 31,232 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Stitch and Henry, creations of a brilliant professor, face a dire threat when a sinister nephew takes over the lab. With Henry targeted for a dark experiment, they must flee into a world that views them as monsters. Can they find acceptance and freedom, or will they be forever hunted? This gothic adventure explores life, death, and the essence of humanity.

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An atmospheric retelling of Frankenstein, full of adventure and as thrilling as a lightning strike. Stitch and his friend Henry Oaf were brought to life by the genius Professor Hardacre. But when his wicked nephew takes over the laboratory, they soon discover that the new professor’s sights are set on Henry as his next experiment. Can Stitch and Henry escape his clutches and make their way in a world they were never built for–and that may only ever see them as monsters? Literary yet accessible, warmhearted yet chillingly gothic, this beautiful novel, described by the London Times as “exceptional,” explores themes of life and death, friendship and acceptance, all through a page-turning adventure about what it means to be human.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Words
31,232
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about belongingBooks about explorationBooks about lossBooks about creation and lifeBooks about found family
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Published
July 22, 2025
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536241983

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