Sequin and Stitch

Acclaimed creator Laura Dockrill sews together family, imagination and heart in this lyrical and unique novella.

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 …

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.