Unraveled

A knitted world is coming undone, and eleven-year-old Birta may be the only one who can mend it.

After a shipwreck, the half-drowned dog Lykkja washes up on the rocks below her village. Birta saves his life. But soon she discovers that stitches are coming loose everywhere: in the moss, in the village, and even in the memories of the people she loves. In this world, every spell costs a memory. Saving Lykkja and the world they share will take courage, sacrifice, and the understanding that some things can only be mended together.

Unraveled is one complete fantasy story in three parts, inspired by Icelandic folk tales. It takes place on an island knitted entirely from yarn and rope. Across "The Dropped Stitch", "Threadless" and "Cast Off", Birta learns to mend her world with her own two hands.

I wrote this story for my family, to remind us that we never have to stop dreaming, however big our dreams are. It is a story about found family, about craft and care, and about the magic that comes from making something with love.

This text edition contains the complete story, without illustrations. A fully illustrated edition and an audiobook are also available.

If you love cozy fantasy, Icelandic folklore or stories about found family, I hope Unraveled finds a home with you: a story to read aloud together and come back to again and again.