Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling 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.
| ISBN: | 9781529531053 |
| Publication date: | 10th September 2026 |
| Author: | Jon Klassen |
| Illustrator: | Jon Klassen |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 105 pages |
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Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans. In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Skull and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The Skull features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Horror & Ghost Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Paperback, Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Skull was written by Jon Klassen and published by Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books
The Skull has 105 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
