Victoria Stitch: Free and Famous

Victoria Stitch #2

by Harriet Muncaster

¡Nada puede detener a la libre y fabulosa Victoria Stitch! Una nueva aventura de la saga mágica de Harriet Muncaster, creadora de Isadora Moon. Victoria Stitch ha conseguido escapar del Bosque de Wiskling hasta el mundo de los humanos. Allí, decide romper la norma más sagrada y habla con todas las personas a las que se encuentra. Y, aunque en el bosque mágico temen a Victoria, ¡los humanos la adoran! Pero los habitantes de Wiskling quieren acabar con su reinado. ¿Conseguirán las princesas mellizas Celestine y Victoria Stitch darle la vuelta a la historia?

Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade

288 pages, Paperback

Published February 3, 2022

About the author

Harriet Muncaster studied illustration at Norwich University College of the Arts before going on to get an MA in children’s book illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. In creating the art for her first book for children, she was thrilled to have found a good outlet for her lifelong fascination with miniatures. She lives in Hertfordshire, England.

Reviews

[Jacq.and.the.readstalk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Victoria Stitch is back in all kinds off bad and glittering mayhem!

A wonderful sequel that is like a gothic/extravagant fairytale/story. I am loving this genre of middle grade books that are gothic and whimsical at the same time! The plot is full of excitement. Muncaster highlight important topics about family, friendship, bravery and confidence. Everything about this book is wonderfully charming. Victoria Stitch really grows as a character, learning to be more mindful and careful, while Celestine learns to stand up for herself and do what she believes is right. The story and illustrations are a beautiful blend of gothic whimsy!

The ending was so beautiful and sweet and something different totally different that you don't see in many middle grade books. Dark, glittering, and full of action, its core lies and in reinforcing the magic of self-acceptance.

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[Qt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this very glittery and sparkly sequel to the first Victoria Stitch! I think I liked the first one slightly better but this was a good continuation of the story and I loved all the glam touches and the illustrations. As with the first, there is more depth than I had guessed there would be, and it was fun reading about Victoria Stitch's continuing adventures in the human world.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Al yo no leer este género de libros no sabía si me iba a gustar o no, pero no me ha disgustado en lo absoluto.

Este libro en cierto sentido me ha recordado a cuando yo era pequeña e iba a la biblioteca a leer o a coger prestados este tipo de libros. Ha sido bonito de recordar.

Yo lo recomendaría para niñas o niños que les guste la fantasía, lo mágico..., además las ilustraciones que tiene son muy visuales y muy bien realizadas, con muchos detalles, hasta los más imperceptibles. Te puedes parar un buen rato observándolas y seguro que opinas lo mismo que yo. Esto es bueno para hacerlo más fotográfico pero a la vez al no tener en todas las páginas los niños pueden optar por su imaginación y así fomentarla, por lo que esta bastante bien.

Otra cosa buena que tiene esta colección es que yo sin haber leído el anterior me he enterado perfectamente de la historia contada en este, quiero decir que sí que tienen relación entre ellas pero no es "necesario" haberse leído el primer tomo.

Yo seguramente se lo de a un miembro de mi familia que lo disfrute un poco más que yo y que se deje llevar por su pequeña pero a la vez inmensa imaginación. Espero que le guste tanto o más que a mí este libro y lo disfrute un montón.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant sequel to Bad and Glittering. It was great to read about her adventures in the human world.

[Serena Iozzino · Rating 4 out of 5]

bello

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Spoiler alert* After reading the first book in the Victoria Stitch series, Bad and Glittering, I was so excited to find out what happened to Victoria Stitch when she escapes the Wiskling prison for the human world. Free and Famous did not disappoint! I was totally absorbed. I loved the relationship that develops between Victoria Stitch and Naomi, the human girl, and the delightful juxtaposition of VS's tiny world and Naomi' big world, mixed with the similarity between their plights - to be noticed and accepted for who they really are and want to be. It is delightful being able to experience Victoria Stitch and Naomi both come alive, by recognizing each other's talents and building on them together. The illustrations are absolutely charming and there is a big treat at the end which I WON'T spoil, but really want to!! Let's just say there is a very funny additional story at the end which adds loads of charm and detail to the visual delight of this series.
I highly recommend this series and this book to young children who are having difficulty accepting themselves and being proud of who they are, but I'd recommend it for any reader who loves stepping inside a fantasy world that feels believable.

[Sabrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

ESCE OGGI e quindi ci tenevo a fare la recensione in tempo per il lancio, il secondo volume di questa appassionante serie per bambini che si presenta non solo esteticamente bello ma anche bello nella trama, che riesce ad accattivare anche i più grandi.
Victoria ha infranto le leggi del regno ed è scappata per andare nel mondo mortale.
Lì non è come ciò che si lascia alle spalle: le persone la adorano, pensano di lei che sia una grande, una fata, e inoltre finisce anche per farsi una migliore amica tra i mortali.
Tutto ciò però non ha solo ripercussioni su Victoria ma si riflette anche sulla gemella Celestine, ora Regina dei Wiskling, e per la sicurezza del Regno molti vogliono la testa del Diamante Nero.
Celestine però ama sua sorella e allarmata decide di uscire in segreto per trovarla e avvertirla prima che sia troppo tardi.
Ma anche se la trovasse, riusciranno a capirsi dopo ciò che le ha separate?
　
Anche stavolta questa serie dimostra temi molto importanti come i legami di amicizia e famiglia, l'accettazione di sé stessi e il dolore che portano le discriminazioni e le superstizioni.
Ho preferito il primo ma anche stavolta lo stile dell'autrice mi ha catturata tanto che spero, un giorno, di leggerne di più.

[Reading Fury · Rating 3 out of 5]

The series is becoming formulaic. And Victoria Stitch is pretty self-centered. When she finally makes a good decision it is still more about her than any loyalty to her sister, doing the right thing or her duty. I had already bought the 3rd installment, so I will read it sometime down the line. She would be so much more interesting if she had more personality beyond vanity and selfishness. Her good deeds are born of coincidence or more the doing of others than any action or intrinsic motivation on her part. Perhaps not the best lessons for children because they are sure to love her, given their own emotional/intellectual stages of life.

[Vivienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I combined reading the beautifully illustrated gothic fairy tale’s ebook with its unabridged audiobook edition.

Harriet Muncaster’s detailed black and white illustrations were enchanting.

Yes, I know that this series is intended for Middle Grade readers. Yet I feel that Victoria Stitch has an appeal for the Goth at heart no matter their age.

[Sarah Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this!

I loved the character development, and Victoria Stitch’s new friendship shows how much she really cares deep down! The relationship between her and Celestine is brilliant - the deep love, rivalry, friendships and frustrations feels like a genuine sibling relationship!

Very different from other tween books. Gothy, dazzling, fast-paced and heart-warming!

[Susy Tomasiello · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Nessi K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Muy adictivo✨💜

[SanChan13 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy divertido. La historia transcurre más rápido que el primero. El cuento final me hizo reír. Y en la historia principal hay desenlaces que no te esperas.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 estrellas porque es la segunda parte de mi libro favorito de la infancia q nunca me llegue a leer

[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Morgana · Rating 3 out of 5]

La historia era buena y los dibujos bonitos. Además, me ha gustado la narración no lineal - es bastante sorprendente en un cuento infantil pero aporta algo especial a la historia.

[Molly Penn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this is a good read for younger people, it was just a bit too easy for me