The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale
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Book Overview
A #1 New York Times bestseller
A Kirkus Book Prize Finalist
A New York Times Best Children's Chapter Book the Year
A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the Year Caldecott Medalist and New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans. Jon Klassen's signature wry humor takes a turn for the ghostly in this thrilling retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale. 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.
A Kirkus Book Prize Finalist
A New York Times Best Children's Chapter Book the Year
A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the Year Caldecott Medalist and New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans. Jon Klassen's signature wry humor takes a turn for the ghostly in this thrilling retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale. 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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1536223360
ISBN13:9781536223361
Release Date:July 2023
Publisher:Candlewick Press (MA)
Length:112 Pages
Weight:0.88 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.2" x 8.1"
Age Range:6 to 9 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 4
Customer Reviews
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Beautiful book for kids who love spooky stories
Published by Shannon , 1 year ago
This book is just the right level of spooky folktale, and the art is really gorgeous. I read it to a four year old and a nine year old at the same time and they both loved it. As an adult, it’s fun to read out loud and I can appreciate some of the deeper themes that are subtle throughout the story. We really love this book!
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