{"product_id":"9781529531053","title":"The Skull : A Tyrolean Folktale","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Klassen, Jon \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 10\/09\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 112 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781529531053,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA #1 New York Times bestseller!“Reading 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 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57505482703221,"sku":"9781529531053","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781529531053.jpg?v=1786958006","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781529531053","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}