{"product_id":"the-skull-jon-klassen-9781529509571","title":"The Skull","description":"\u003cp\u003eA #1 New York Times bestseller!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Reading this, I accidentally rediscovered the power of a good story.\"\n\u003cbr\u003eFrank Cottrell-Boyce, Waterstones Children's Laureate 2024-2026\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. 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\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\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 'The Best Spooky and Sweet Autumn Reads for Children\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jon Klassen","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":43834010075379,"sku":"9781529509571","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/9781529509571.jpg?v=1689113681","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/the-skull-jon-klassen-9781529509571","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}