The Monster Hunter

Part of Stitch Head

Author Guy Bass
Illustrated by Pete Williamson
Look inside
Paperback
$6.99 US
| $9.50 CAN
On sale Feb 04, 2025 | 224 Pages | 9781664340893
Age 7-10 years | Grades 2-5
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell W
Movie Tie-In Edition

See Additional Formats
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!

In this sixth and final book in the Stitch Head series, a fearless monster hunter hatches a plan to take the Creature from the castle--and it’s up to Stitch Head and his friends to stop her!


Stitch Head and Arabella are stargazing one night when Stitch Head sees a large flying object headed right for them. It crashes into the castle, and out from the wreckage emerges Dotty Dauntless, a fearless, world-renowned monster hunter. Dotty had learned that Castle Grotteskew is filled with monsters, so she hatches a plan to take the Creature with her in order to win a bet. Can Stitch Head, Arabella, and the rest of the creations stop her--and save the Creature? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout.

Welcome to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor Erasmus makes creatures out of spare parts and then casts them aside, looking to make bigger and better. Stitch Head, his first creation, has a heart of gold and is always willing to show the other monsters the ropes—and bail them out of trouble! Join Stitch Head and the other occupants of the castle in this exciting series, full of adventures of an almost-lifetime!
Gr 2-5–This singular, whimsically goth series is back with its sixth and final installment. Stitch Head, a creation of Mad Professor Erasmus, must protect the creature in the castle from being taken by Dottie Dauntless, a renowned Monster Hunter. Teaming up with Arabella and the other monster creations from the castle, Stitch Head has his work cut out for him. Gothic black-and-white illustrations bring this fun, wacky story to life, and the use of frequent and hilarious dramatic language makes it a fun read aloud. Hand to fans of Jim Benton’s “Franny K. Stein” and Harriet Muncaster’s “Isadora Moon” who are ready for something longer and more challenging. VERDICT Purchase where the previous books in this series are popular. --School Library Journal
Guy Bass is an award-winning author who has written more than 30 books, including the series Dinkin Dings, Spynosaurs, and Skeleton Keys. He lives in London with his wife. Find out more at guybass.com | @GuyBassBooks View titles by Guy Bass
Pete Williamson is a self-taught artist and illustrator, best known for the award-winning The Raven Mysteries. He has illustrated more than 65 books by authors including Francesca Simon, Steve Cole, Matt Haig, and Charles Dickens. He lives in Kent, England. View titles by Pete Williamson
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo

About

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!

In this sixth and final book in the Stitch Head series, a fearless monster hunter hatches a plan to take the Creature from the castle--and it’s up to Stitch Head and his friends to stop her!


Stitch Head and Arabella are stargazing one night when Stitch Head sees a large flying object headed right for them. It crashes into the castle, and out from the wreckage emerges Dotty Dauntless, a fearless, world-renowned monster hunter. Dotty had learned that Castle Grotteskew is filled with monsters, so she hatches a plan to take the Creature with her in order to win a bet. Can Stitch Head, Arabella, and the rest of the creations stop her--and save the Creature? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout.

Welcome to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor Erasmus makes creatures out of spare parts and then casts them aside, looking to make bigger and better. Stitch Head, his first creation, has a heart of gold and is always willing to show the other monsters the ropes—and bail them out of trouble! Join Stitch Head and the other occupants of the castle in this exciting series, full of adventures of an almost-lifetime!

Reviews

Gr 2-5–This singular, whimsically goth series is back with its sixth and final installment. Stitch Head, a creation of Mad Professor Erasmus, must protect the creature in the castle from being taken by Dottie Dauntless, a renowned Monster Hunter. Teaming up with Arabella and the other monster creations from the castle, Stitch Head has his work cut out for him. Gothic black-and-white illustrations bring this fun, wacky story to life, and the use of frequent and hilarious dramatic language makes it a fun read aloud. Hand to fans of Jim Benton’s “Franny K. Stein” and Harriet Muncaster’s “Isadora Moon” who are ready for something longer and more challenging. VERDICT Purchase where the previous books in this series are popular. --School Library Journal

Author

Guy Bass is an award-winning author who has written more than 30 books, including the series Dinkin Dings, Spynosaurs, and Skeleton Keys. He lives in London with his wife. Find out more at guybass.com | @GuyBassBooks View titles by Guy Bass
Pete Williamson is a self-taught artist and illustrator, best known for the award-winning The Raven Mysteries. He has illustrated more than 65 books by authors including Francesca Simon, Steve Cole, Matt Haig, and Charles Dickens. He lives in Kent, England. View titles by Pete Williamson

Photos

additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo
additional book photo
  • More Websites from
    Penguin Random House
  • Common Reads
  • Library Marketing