The Spell Tailors
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Spell Tailors
By (Author) James Nicol
Chicken House Ltd
Chicken House Ltd
1st April 2023
1st September 2022
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Needlecraft and fabric crafts
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Clothing and fashion
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians
Conjuring and magic
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage general interest: City and town life
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
368
Width 142mm, Height 201mm, Spine 30mm
140g
Description
A spellbinding new fantasy novel from the author of The Apprentice Witch series - perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones. 'A cosy, magical adventure which touches on the problems associated with fast fashion.'THE BOOKSELLER 'Enchanting' THE WEEK JUNIOR Hen dreams of joining the family spell-tailor business, making magical homemade outfits. But the shop is struggling, thanks to the cheap clothing factory that has opened nearby. Stumbling upon a stitch - one that can sew memories into seams - Hen thinks he has the answer that will save them.Instead, he's shocked to be banned from sowing forever. What is going on And can he unravel the mystery before it's too late Combines James Nicols trademark cosy fantasy with an enchanting mystery perfect for readers 8 and up Explores the real magic of clothes as Hen, a spell tailors 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!
