In late 19th century, Cornwall hand-knitting was a vital cottage industry and coastal villages developed their own distinctive patterns and names for the traditional navy blue guernsey or knit-frock. This book includes many contemporary photographs, and shows how to knit a Cornish guernsey incorporating one of thirty local patterns.
The story follows a ten-year-old boy named Alexis, living aboard a traveling space laboratory with his parents. His life takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious spacecraft attacks, launching him into space. After entering a hibernation state, he is rescued by Tavia, a girl with an uncanny ability to read his thoughts and knowledge about him. This encounter sets the stage for an adventurous exploration of identity and connection in the vastness of space.