A new animated feature film will be debuting in theaters on October 29th. Stitch Head is a heartwarming tale filled with monsters, a mad scientist and angry townsfolk, much in the vein of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. However, in this story, Stitch Head is Doctor' Eramus' first experiment, created from when the researcher was just a lad. After creating life with a patchwork rag doll, his father sends the aspiring scientist to college in order to achieve his degree in mad science.
Forgotten Stitch Head waits patiently for his master to remember him. But as the doctor creates 300 more creatures, one things becomes clear: the mad scientist isn't all that brilliant! Good thing Stitch Head has all of the knowledge and experience to help his master perfect his experiments.
I know. You're probably thinking 'I thought that this was a book review' and it is. I didn't watch the animated movie. Instead, I found this book on the new release shelf in the young readers graphic novel section at my local library. Stitch Head: The Graphic Novel is based on the 2011 young readers novel by Guy Bass. If you were going for a faithful adaptation, I don't think you get any better than this as it was adapted by Bass and it features art by Pete Williamson, the original illustrator of the Stitch Head series of chapter books.
They say that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. But there's nothing wrong with being enticed by it! When I first saw the book, I got definite vibes of Tim Burton. Add in the character of the traveling circus ringmaster Filbert, who captivates Stitch Head with promises of a glamorous life, defiant young Arabella who's not afraid of the terrifying legends coming out of Castle Grotteskew, and Creature, the newest creation of Stitch Head's master and the ragamuffin's only, new friend and this could be a newly discovered corner of the Tim Burton-verse!
Though this story takes place in an eerie looking fortress overlooking a spooky little village, there's nothing too frightening. It's got a creepy vibe. Perfect for Halloween. Kids should love it. Parents should approve.
Why not take the young readers in your life to the movie (or stream it wherever possible), then after they fall in love with it, have copy of this amazing graphic novel on hand for them to read and continue the experience? Maybe pick up some of the chapter books too? Say it's a gift from the Great Pumpkin! It might just make this a Halloween to remember for them and the whole family!
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.
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