Stitch by Padraig Kenny & Steve McCarthy (illus.)
Stitch doesn’t know where he came from, he only remembers waking up in the professor’s lab. Though he has never left the castle, he’s content with his life: just him, the Professor, Henry Oaf, and the brown mouse. It’s the only life he’s ever known.
But with the beloved Professor gone and his nephew moving into the lab, Stitch’s world is shifting quickly around him. Discover his new life with him as he learns of cruelty, friendship, loss, and what it means to be brave, all for the first time.
Spending time with Stitch is such a delight. He’s so alive (pardon me), he becomes a dear friend just moments after meeting him. An inspired reimagining of the classic Frankenstein, this is a gothic and venturesome tale that explores themes of grief, loyalty, prejudice, and how kindness is not only contagious, but also has the power to change the world.
This story is ideal for kids aged 9–12 who like a spooky twist to their adventures.