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A Stitch in Time

By Penelope Lively
Series: Collins Modern Classics
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In A Stitch in Time by Penelope Lively, young Maria spends a summer at a Victorian villa by the sea. She discovers a connection with the past through strange events and finds she can communicate with a girl who lived there a century earlier. This enchanting story blurs the lines between past and present, weaving together elements of history, mystery, and self-discovery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you’re intrigued by stories that weave together themes of time and memory with a touch of mystery. With its rich and atmospheric storytelling, it’s ideal for young readers who appreciate imaginative narratives that offer unexpected twists and a sense of wonder.

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A Stitch in Time

Maria is always getting lost in the secret world of her imagination…

A ghostly mystery and winner of the Whitbread Award,republished in the Collins Modern Classics range.

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Maria is always getting lost in the secret world of her imagination…

A ghostly mystery and winner of the Whitbread Award, A Stitch in Time is republished in the Collins Modern Classics range.

Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally prefers them to people. But whilst on holiday she begins to hear things that aren’t there – a swing creaking, a dog barking – and when she sees a Victorian embroidered picture, Maria feels a strange connection with the ten-year-old, Harriet, who stitched it.

But what happened to her? As Maria becomes more lost in Harriet’s world, she grows convinced that something tragic occurred…

Perfect for fans of ghostly mysteries like Tom’s Midnight Garden.

Series: Collins Modern Classics

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A Stitch in Time by Penelope Lively is praised for its gentle and humorous narrative, interwoven with a touch of mystery, capturing readers' imaginations with its charm.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007443277

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penelope Lively Series: Collins Modern Classics Young Adult

About the Author

Penelope Lively spent her early childhood in Egypt before coming to England aged twelve. She is an award-winning writer for adults and children, with prizes including the Booker, Whitbread and Carnegie to her name. We are delighted to be publishing A STITCH IN TIME on the Essential Modern Classics list.

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