{"product_id":"the-skull-a-spooky-illustrated-adventure-by-jon-klassen","title":"The Skull : A Spooky Illustrated Adventure by Jon Klassen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they face the shadows that arrive each night… and discover the strength that comes from courage and kindness. With 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\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“Reading this, I accidentally rediscovered the power of a good story.”Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2024–2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIllustrated by:Jon Klassen\u003cbr\u003eFormat:Paperback \/ softback 112 pages\u003cbr\u003ePublisher:Walker Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003eImprint:Walker Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003eISBN:9781529531053\u003cbr\u003ePublished:10 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003eClassifications:Hallowe’en, Thrillers (Children's \/ Teenage), Horror \u0026amp; ghost stories, chillers (Children's \/ Teenage), Romance \u0026amp; relationships stories (Children's \/ Teenage), Mysteries, the supernatural, monsters \u0026amp; mythological beings (Children’s\/Teenage), Personal \u0026amp; social issues (Children's \/ Teenage), Personal \u0026amp; social issues: self-awareness \u0026amp; self-esteem (Children's \/ Teenage)\u003cbr\u003eWeight:274g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wave of Nostalgia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66220252201309,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8838\/2301\/files\/9781529531053.jpg?v=1792057849","url":"https:\/\/waveofnostalgia.co.uk\/products\/the-skull-a-spooky-illustrated-adventure-by-jon-klassen","provider":"Wave of Nostalgia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}