{"product_id":"9781529531053","title":"The Skull : A Spooky Illustrated Adventure Story about Friendship and Courage for Kids Ages 6“9 “ A Stylish Gothic Gift from the Bestselling Creator of This Is Not My Hat by Klassen, Jon","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Klassen, Jon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHallowe'en\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 10 September 2026 by Walker Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 112 pages\u003cbr\u003e203 x 153 x 11 | 274g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA #1 New York Times bestseller!œReading this, I accidentally rediscovered the power of a good story.�Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Waterstones Children's Laureate 2024“2026From Jon Klassen, Caldecott Medalist and bestselling creator of This Is Not My Hat, comes a wonderfully eerie yet gentle Halloween story perfect for ages 6“9.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a dark night, a girl named Otilla stumbles across a lonely, abandoned house deep in the forest. Inside waits a skull “ who has a secret of its own. Together, they face the shadows that arrive each night¦ and discover the strength that comes from courage and kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Klassen's signature dry humour, hauntingly beautiful illustrations and a touch of deliciously spooky fun, The Skull is ideal for kids who like their stories mysterious but not too scary. Parents can feel reassured: while this gothic folktale has a shiver of creepiness, it ends with strength, empowerment and a reminder that even the strangest friendships can be the most comforting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:- Independent readers ages 6“9- Families looking for a suspenseful but not-too-scary read-aloud- Fans of spooky folktales with a twist of wit and charmœA mysterious, exquisitely presented gothic tale.� Sunday Times'Haunting and charming. A dark, delectable adventure.' Daily Telegraph'Strange and deliciously creepy, this is the perfect read for children who like something a bit different.' Irish independent ˜The Best Spooky and Sweet Autumn Reads for Children\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Book Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58664088961405,"sku":"9781529531053","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/6525\/8945\/files\/9781529531053.jpg?v=1789057886","url":"https:\/\/www.booknookshop.co.uk\/fr\/products\/9781529531053","provider":"The Book Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}