Story Of A Needle

What if you could see your household from the perspective of the smallest, sharpest object in the drawer? This charming 19th century tale follows a newly-made needle as it enters the world of the Hartly family, observing the complex web of parent-child and sibling relationships with innocent clarity. Through the needle's keen eye, we witness daily dramas: the friction between siblings, the wisdom of parents, small acts of kindness and moments of misunderstanding. The needle itself befriends a thimble and some scissors, forming an unlikely community of household objects who discuss the humans they serve with bemused tenderness. The narrative's enduring charm lies in its daring shift of perspective. By inhabiting an everyday object, Tucker reveals the quiet significance of small presences that make domestic life possible. Written with gentle humor and genuine affection, this is a story about seeing the world from an unexpected angle.