The Spell Tailors

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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!