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The third book in the best-selling Stitch Head series is brought to almost-life again in this monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition. Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he fights for his heart and soul... The third book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud Stitch Head...
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The third book in the best-selling Stitch Head series is brought to almost-life again in this monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition. Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he fights for his heart and soul...
The third book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud Stitch Head series, by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson, is brought to almost-life again in this monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition. The first Stitch Head book is now a major motion picture.
Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime...
The ghost of Mawley Crackbone, a villainous ne'er-do-well, is haunting the corridors of Castle Grotteskew, gunning for Stitch Head's heart... and soul. Certain that his heart once belonged to the wicked rogue, Stitch Head's world starts to crumble. Will he surrender to the evil ghost and agree to do his bidding?
Full of monstrous fun, Stitch Head is perfect for fans of Grimwood, Amelia Fang, and The Nothing to See Here Hotel.
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Stitch Head: The Ghost of Grotteskew Graphic Novel
The third book in the best-selling Stitch Head series is brought to almost-life again in this monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition. Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he fights for his heart and soul... The third book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud Stitch Head series, by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson, is brought to...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableOut 24 Nov 2026Pre-order -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788958561
Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Little Tiger
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Pete Williamson
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Guy Bass is an award-winning author who has written more than 30 books, including the best-selling STITCH HEAD series, DINKIN DINGS, SPYNOSAUR and SKELETON KEYS. He lives in London with his wife. Find out more at guybass.com | @GuyBassBooks
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