A #1 New York Times bestseller! "A mysterious exquisitely presented gothic tale." Sunday
Times " Haunting and charming. A dark delectable adventure." Daily Telegraph Caldecott
Medalist and New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author-illustrat or 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
