{"product_id":"9781529531053-the-skull","title":"The Skull","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tyrolean Folktale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Reading this, I accidentally rediscovered \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe power of a good story.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrank Cottrell-Boyce, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWaterstones Children’s Laureate 2024–2026\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Jon Klassen, Caldecott Medalist and bestselling creator of \u003ci\u003eThis Is Not My Hat\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a wonderfully eerie yet gentle Halloween story perfect for ages 6–9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Klassen’s signature dry humour, hauntingly beautiful illustrations and a touch of deliciously spooky fun, \u003ci\u003eThe Skull\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for:\u003cbr\u003e- Independent readers ages 6–9\u003cbr\u003e- Families looking for a suspenseful but not-too-scary read-aloud\u003cbr\u003e- Fans of spooky folktales with a twist of wit and charm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A mysterious, exquisitely presented gothic tale.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHaunting and charming. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dark, delectable adventure.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Strange and deliciously creepy, this is the perfect read for children who like something a bit different.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Irish independent ‘The Best Spooky and Sweet Autumn Reads for Children\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57684677493110,"sku":"9781529531053","price":6.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_41146103_f8dc126f-3456-424e-bc25-70209decc88f.jpg?v=1778120023","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781529531053-the-skull","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}