{"product_id":"the-skull-a-tyrolean-folktale","title":"The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale","description":"\u003cp\u003eA #1 New York Times bestseller!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reading this, I accidentally rediscovered the power of a good story.”\u003cbr\u003eFrank Cottrell-Boyce, Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2024–2026\u003c\/p\u003e\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:\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A mysterious, exquisitely presented gothic tale.” Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Haunting and charming. A dark, delectable adventure.\" Daily Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\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":"Walker Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47235553034411,"sku":"9781529531053","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3732\/9579\/files\/9781529531053.jpg?v=1781572199","url":"https:\/\/notjustbooks.com.au\/products\/the-skull-a-tyrolean-folktale","provider":"Not Just Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}