{"product_id":"the-skull-9781529531053","title":"The Skull : A Spooky Illustrated Adventure Story about Friendship and Courage for Kids Ages 6–9 – A Stylish Gothic Gift from the Bestselling Creator of This Is Not My Hat","description":"\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\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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Independent readers ages 6–9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Families looking for a suspenseful but not-too-scary read-aloud\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Fans of spooky folktales with a twist of wit and charm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Jon Klassen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHallowe’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)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 10 Sep 2026 by Walker Books Ltd.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jon Klassen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57313754186106,"sku":"9781529531053","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781529531053.jpg?v=1790543554","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-skull-9781529531053","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}