A #1 New York Times bestseller!"Reading this, I accidentally rediscovered the power of a good story."Frank CottrellBoyce, Waterstones Childrens Laureate 20242026From Jon Klassen, Caldecott Medalist and bestselling creator of This Is Not My Hat, comes a wonderfully eerie yet gentle Halloween story perfect for ages 69.On 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.With Klassens 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.Perfect for Independent readers ages 69 Families looking for a suspenseful but nottooscary readaloud Fans of spooky folktales with a twist of wit and charm"A 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
Binding: Hardback;112 pages; Publisher: Walker Books - IWUK; Classification: YFA; Weight: 522 g; Dimensions: 163 x 212 x 18
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A #1 New York Times bestseller!"Reading this, I accidentally rediscovered the power of a good story."Frank CottrellBoyce, Waterstones Childrens Laureate 20242026From Jon Klassen, Caldecott Medalist and bestselling creator of This Is Not My Hat, comes a wonderfully eerie yet gentle Halloween story perfect for ages 69.On 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.With Klassens 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.Perfect for Independent readers ages 69 Families looking for a suspenseful but nottooscary readaloud Fans of spooky folktales with a twist of wit and charm"A 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
Binding: Hardback;112 pages; Publisher: Walker Books - IWUK; Classification: YFA; Weight: 522 g; Dimensions: 163 x 212 x 18
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