A spellbinding new fantasy novel from the author of The

Apprentice Witch series - perfect for fans of Studio

Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones.

PRAISE FOR THE APPRENTICE WITCH:

‘Reminded me of the best of the Worst Witch books’

ABI ELPHINSTONE

‘A charming tale of magic, bravery and friendship, reminiscent

of Diana Wynne Jones.’ GUARDIAN

‘The Apprentice Witch is entirely more charming, adventurous,

and full of heart than a book has any right to be.’ TRENTON

LEE STEWART

‘A delightful, witty and vivid story’ KIRAN MILLWOOD

HARGRAVE

Hen dreams of becoming a spell tailor, stitching magic into clothing

like his beloved Nana.

But thanks to new factories, spell tailors are struggling. His

Uncle Bertie’s fancy shop has shut down, and when he, Aunt

Lucia and stuck-up cousin Connie move in, it’s a disaster

for all the family.

Then Hen stumbles upon a new kind of stitch - one which

causes Nana and Bertie to ban him from sewing.

What is the power of the stitch that can sew memories into clothes

• and could it be the very thing to save them all?

Combines James Nicol’s trademark cosy fantasy with

an enchanting mystery - perfect for readers 8 and up

Explores the real magic of clothes as Hen, a spell tailor’s

apprentice, struggles to master his family craft -

and discovers a new kind of stitch in the process

A warm hug of a book - one to curl up with in your

favourite old jumper!