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    Stitch Head

    By Guy Bass

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    In the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, the fightfully insane Professor Erasmus conducts his bizarre experiements on living things. His very first creation has long been forgotten - a small, almost-human creature, known only as Stitch Head. Poor Stitch Head has spent years vying for attention amongst a menagerie of freakish monsters. When a travelling circus ringmaster, Fulbert Freakfinder, promises to make him a star, Stitch Head wonders whether there is another life for him. But first he has to catch the professor's latest creation - a monstrous three-armed creature that's just smashed its way to freedom…
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStripes Publishing
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781847155009
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    Stitch Head
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    Guy Bass

    Guy Bass is an award-winning author, whose children’s books series include Stitch Head, The Legend of Frog, Dinkin Dings, Atomic! and Secret Santa: Agent of X.M.A.S. Guy has also written plays for both adults and children. Before becoming a full-time writer, he previously worked as a theatre producer, illustrator, temp, gerbil whisperer and has acted his way out of several paper bags.

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    • 5/5
      The village of Grubbers Nubbin knows that there are strange things going on in the Castle Grotteskew. The mad professor's experiments and strange monstrous creatures he creates are common knowledge, and the people stay away from there.When Fulbert Freakfinder's Travelling Carnival of Unnatural Wonders comes to town, and Fulbert hears of the goings on and monsters that are up at the castle, Fulbert becomes obsessed with gaining admittance to see. Nothing can stop him! Until he meets up with an unlikely opponent - Stitch Head.Stitch Head is the professor's first creation. A small, rag doll type of creature whose head is held together by stitches and has two different eyes. He may be small but he is determined to protect the professor, the castle and the creatures that live inside.A story about determination, want of recognition and friendship; black and white illustrations throughout the book and a cast of strange and unusual characters makes this book a delightful read. It is the first in a short series, so now I will keep my eye out for others.
    • 4/5
      This was a fun book about Stitch Head, a long-forgotten creation of a mad scientist. Stitch Head stays around the castle to make sure his master's creations don't go wild in the nearby town and bring punishment down on his master. After years of working behind the scenes, Stitch Head is pushed into a situation where the "no visitors" rule is thrown to the wind.Stitch Head, for starters, is simply adorable. The illustrations in the book are perfect to set up the quirky atmosphere, and we have villains galore. This book reminds me so much of what I loved as a child: Odd monsters, freak shows, potions and creepy castles. Oh, and we have a monster called Creature, who has three arms. I freaking love it. This would be a great series for any boy to read. I think girls like me would really enjoy it as well - there is a girl who shows up near the end who is a butt-kicking type of gal. I have seen there are more books in the series, and I hope she is in them. I would love to read more of these to see what happens to Stitch Head next and to see if the fun continues.
    • 4/5
      Interesting gothic graphic novel I enjoyed it - read it with my nephew and he loved the story and the pictures. Some scared him a little bit but he's a bit of a chicken to begin with.
    • 4/5
      Delizioso, le illustrazioni sono spaventose al punto giusto e ben fatte, la storia è coinvolgente.
    • 4/5
      In an old castle named Grotteskew, just outside the quaint town of Grubbers Nubbin, the mad Doctor Erasmus brings to life freaky experiments, each one bigger and more sinister than the last. Stitch Head, the Doctor’s very first creation waits in the shadows to give a special potion to the creatures once they awaken, so they don’t run rampant and take over the town, harming innocent people. More than anything, Stitch Head wants the Doctor to remember him — remember the friendship they once had before the Doctor went mad.When a freak show, full of fake freaks rolls into town, the show’s owner, Fulbert Freakfinder, learns of the castle and the crazy experiments inside. He decides to take over the castle and kidnap the doctor so that he can make real monsters for the show. Now it’s up to Stitch Head to stop him before it’s too late for his old friend.A bulk of the novel takes place in Castle Grotteskew, a creepy, gothic castle atop a hill. The castle is filled with all sorts of imaginative, creepy crawly things that will delight young readers.The main focus of the story is Stitch Head. He’s a small, sympathetic monster of sorts, more set on rekindling a friendship with the doctor than causing any sort of destruction. He patiently waits in the shadows to calm the newly born monsters, and until recently has gone unnoticed.The Doctor’s latest creation is a hoot. He takes a liking to Stitch Head and is determined to make him his best friend.The Doctor and Fulbert Freakfinder are perfect villains that are just bumbling enough to bring a chuckle to readers.The writing is perfect for the age group and the tone of the story. It flows well, and within the pages is a wonderful message about individuality and friendship. Mr. Bass has a very vivid imagination and a definite way with words.Topping it all off are the black and white cartoon drawings that illustrate the book.A quick, fun and zany read, Stitch Head is a book I would highly recommend to young readers. It’s well-suited for 8 to 10-year-olds, but even older kids and adults will enjoy it.
    • 3/5
      Stitch Head by Guy Bass is an illustrated novel about Professor Erasmus's first creation. Stitch Head, created before Erasmus was a mad scientist, has been doing his best for decades to keep his creator's creations under control.Now, though, Stitch Head is being wooed by a shady ringmaster looking for a new headliner for his traveling circus. He does his best to ignore these offers, while being followed around the castle by the latest creation — something resembling Frankenstein's monster.Besides the ring master and the usual chaos within the castle, the villagers are growing restless. Years and years of living in the shadow of Castle Grotteskew have made them wary — if not down right paranoid.In the background is Stitch Head's origin story and his desire to be loved again by his creator. The newest creation through question and answers helps Stitch Head rethink his unquestioning loyalty to Erasmus.It's an odd but memorable coming of age story. In terms of basic plot, and in the black and white illustrations, Stitch Head looks like something out of a Tim Burton film (Edward Scissorhands coming first to mind).
    • 3/5
      Background: Stitch Head is a creation of the mad professor, he has been forgotten in a large castle, only sticking around to fix the mad professor's monstrous creations. He has accepted the fact that the professor forgot about him, until a carnival comes to town and has interest in the castle and it's creations, might Stitch Head have a chance to be Unforgettable? He may try.

      Review: I loved the pictures throughout this book, they were very cute but also dark and odd. Stitch Head is really the tale of friendship and believing in oneself. I liked it very much. I did not have any real problem with the plot or the images, but I just liked it, it was not one of the best middle grade books I have read lately. It was very easy to read with lots of pictures and side-notes to the reader. I think this would be a great read for boys, but girls will love it too, the creatures are entertaining and fun to look at.