{"product_id":"9781529509571","title":"The Skull : A haunting ghost story and #1 New York Times bestseller from Jon Klassen  creator of I WANT MY HAT BACK  ages 6  7  8  9","description":"By: Klassen, Jon \u003cbr\u003e Format: Hardback \u003cbr\u003e Published By: Walker Books Ltd \u003cbr\u003eDate of Publication: 11\/07\/23 \u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781529509571 \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions in mm: 163 x 212 x 18 \u003cbr\u003e Description: A #1 New York Times bestseller!\"A mysterious, exquisitely presented gothic tale.\" Sunday Times \"Haunting and charming. A dark, delectable adventure.\" Daily TelegraphCaldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans.   In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both? Steeped in shadows and threaded with subtle wit - with rich, monochromatic artwork and an illuminating author's note - The Skull is as empowering as it is mysterious and foreboding.   \"Strange and deliciously creepy, this is the perfect Halloween read for children who like something a bit different.\" Irish independent `The Best Spooky and Sweet Autumn Reads for Children'\"Children and adults alike will be captivated and uplifted by this book that is particularly perfect for spooky season - and ideal for newly-independent readers.\" The Scotsman","brand":"Scotia Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41920219644087,"sku":"9781529509571","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5629\/7143\/files\/9781529509571_f7a1de80-5b40-4915-b206-47d11ff682d7.jpg?v=1757068402","url":"https:\/\/www.scotiabooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781529509571","provider":"scotia-books-online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}