Sequin And Stitch
by Laura Dockrill
2021-07-20 17:11:04
Acclaimed creator Laura Dockrill sews together family, imagination and heart in this lyrical and completely unique Barrington Stoke debut.Sequin''s mum is a talented seamstress and their little flat is overflowing with beautiful silks, fabrics, butto...
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Acclaimed creator Laura Dockrill sews together family, imagination and heart in this lyrical and completely unique Barrington Stoke debut.Sequin''s mum is a talented seamstress and their little flat is overflowing with beautiful silks, fabrics, buttons and beads. It''s a sparkling sanctuary, like a princess''s wardrobe. While Mum works at her sewing machine late into the night, Sequin takes care of her baby brother, Stitch, and dreams of a place in the spotlight for her brilliant mum. But when tragedy strikes, their shimmering world disintegrates and Sequin is forced to confront the biggest loss of all...8-12 FICTION (Ages 8-12)Interest Age: 8-12Reading Age: 8This imprint is a brilliant list of short novels from high profile authors designed to be entertaining and accessible for ages 8-12. At approx. 5,000-10,000 words and with a Reading Age of 8, they''re designed to help older children build reading stamina and a greater confidence in their abilities. They offer an exciting mix of genres, feature black and white illustrations to accompany the narrative, and include dyslexia-friendly design features.
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