A #1 New York Times bestseller!“A mysterious, exquisitely presented gothic tale.” Sunday Times "Haunting and charming.A dark, delectable adventure." Daily Telegraph"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 ScotsmanCaldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat in this spooky adaptation 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.