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A review by missindyrose
The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale, is a delightfully macabre, reflective and humorous tale of a girl named Otilla, a Skull, and a Skeleton. And shows that there’s always time for tea, even when having a bonfire.
Told with Jon’s signature, delightful writing style alongside his incredibly expressive illustrations, I had so much fun reading (and then re-reading and re-reading this) this story.
Folktale, myth and fairytale retellings are a quick sure way to grab my attention, plus add in my favourite author/illustrator Jon Klassen and you have a done deal. This story has definitely cemented itself as a favourite of mine.
The final copy will have a much loved and prized spot on my bookshelf alongside the Hat trilogy when it’s released, and I am already planning a costume (complete with Skull) for book week later this year.
Told with Jon’s signature, delightful writing style alongside his incredibly expressive illustrations, I had so much fun reading (and then re-reading and re-reading this) this story.
Folktale, myth and fairytale retellings are a quick sure way to grab my attention, plus add in my favourite author/illustrator Jon Klassen and you have a done deal. This story has definitely cemented itself as a favourite of mine.
The final copy will have a much loved and prized spot on my bookshelf alongside the Hat trilogy when it’s released, and I am already planning a costume (complete with Skull) for book week later this year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury