{"product_id":"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-jon-klassen-9781529509571","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","description":"\u003cp\u003eA #1 New York Times bestseller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A mysterious, exquisitely presented gothic tale.\" Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Haunting and charming. A dark, delectable adventure.\" Daily Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Strange and deliciously creepy, this is the perfect read for children who like something a bit different.\" Irish Independent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The best spooky and sweet autumn reads for children'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Children and adults alike will be captivated and uplifted by this book that is particularly perfect for spooky season - and ideal for newly-independent readers.\" The Scotsman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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\n\n\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\n\n\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParents 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\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\n\u003cbr\u003e- Independent readers ages 6-9\n\u003cbr\u003e- Families looking for a suspenseful but not-too-scary read-aloud\n\u003cbr\u003e- Fans of spooky folktales with a twist of wit and charm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jon Klassen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56680184086901,"sku":"9781529509571","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4075\/2426\/files\/9781529509571.jpg?v=1769796228","url":"https:\/\/sherlockandpages.com\/products\/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-jon-klassen-9781529509571","provider":"Sherlock \u0026 Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}