Folk tales are meant to be flexible things, open-source stories infinitely moldable to the needs of teller and era. That’s the wonder of them — and of “The Skull,” an old Tyrolean yarn distilled to its droll essentials and marvelously reimagined by the Caldecott medalist (and national treasure) Jon Klassen. . . The pared-back, ocher-tinted illustrations are well suited to the folk-tale form, and pair perfectly with Klassen’s deceptively simple storytelling.
Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate, and finding the courage to be yourself. A remarkable debut!
"One of my favorite middle grade books from recent years." --Jordan Lees, author of The Whisperwicks
"An adventure overflowing with magic, brought to life with wit and charm." --Beth Lincoln, author of The Swifts
On her tenth birthday, Meticulous Jones--known to her friends as Metty--receives her fate, as all children do, in the form of a magical tattoo on her hand. She hopes that her ink will reveal something exciting: a tattoo that will symbolize travel, or discovery, or adventure. What appears is a skull, balanced in the palm of a violet glove.
Metty's fate is to become a murderer.
Metty is swiftly hidden away by her father, Moral Jones, in a remote Welsh farmhouse, with only a miserable housekeeper (who's terrified she'll become Metty's first victim) for company. But when Moral goes missing, his sister, Aunt Magnificent, arrives to sweep Metty off to the glittering city of New London. Metty is mesmerized by the magic and enchantment she discovers there. But when she starts to hear rumors of a mysterious and dangerous organization known as the Black Moths, she wonders if they might be connected to her father's disappearance--and to her own fate. . . .
- Fizzing with atmosphere, danger, magic, and mystery, this fantasy will keep kids hooked from the start.A bold heroine and a darkly comic voice make this debut perfect for fans of Nevermoor and the Swifts.Inkbound's world of magical ink and fate tattoos is utterly unique, yet the writing feels classic.
Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate, and finding the courage to be yourself. A remarkable debut!
"One of my favorite middle grade books from recent years." --Jordan Lees, author of The Whisperwicks
"An adventure overflowing with magic, brought to life with wit and charm." --Beth Lincoln, author of The Swifts
On her tenth birthday, Meticulous Jones--known to her friends as Metty--receives her fate, as all children do, in the form of a magical tattoo on her hand. She hopes that her ink will reveal something exciting: a tattoo that will symbolize travel, or discovery, or adventure. What appears is a skull, balanced in the palm of a violet glove.
Metty's fate is to become a murderer.
Metty is swiftly hidden away by her father, Moral Jones, in a remote Welsh farmhouse, with only a miserable housekeeper (who's terrified she'll become Metty's first victim) for company. But when Moral goes missing, his sister, Aunt Magnificent, arrives to sweep Metty off to the glittering city of New London. Metty is mesmerized by the magic and enchantment she discovers there. But when she starts to hear rumors of a mysterious and dangerous organization known as the Black Moths, she wonders if they might be connected to her father's disappearance--and to her own fate. . . .
- Fizzing with atmosphere, danger, magic, and mystery, this fantasy will keep kids hooked from the start.A bold heroine and a darkly comic voice make this debut perfect for fans of Nevermoor and the Swifts.Inkbound's world of magical ink and fate tattoos is utterly unique, yet the writing feels classic.
Enter an extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate, and finding the courage to be yourself. A remarkable debut!
"One of my favorite middle grade books from recent years." --Jordan Lees, author of The Whisperwicks
"An adventure overflowing with magic, brought to life with wit and charm." --Beth Lincoln, author of The Swifts
On her tenth birthday, Meticulous Jones--known to her friends as Metty--receives her fate, as all children do, in the form of a magical tattoo on her hand. She hopes that her ink will reveal something exciting: a tattoo that will symbolize travel, or discovery, or adventure. What appears is a skull, balanced in the palm of a violet glove.
Metty's fate is to become a murderer.
Metty is swiftly hidden away by her father, Moral Jones, in a remote Welsh farmhouse, with only a miserable housekeeper (who's terrified she'll become Metty's first victim) for company. But when Moral goes missing, his sister, Aunt Magnificent, arrives to sweep Metty off to the glittering city of New London. Metty is mesmerized by the magic and enchantment she discovers there. But when she starts to hear rumors of a mysterious and dangerous organization known as the Black Moths, she wonders if they might be connected to her father's disappearance--and to her own fate. . . .
- Fizzing with atmosphere, danger, magic, and mystery, this fantasy will keep kids hooked from the start.A bold heroine and a darkly comic voice make this debut perfect for fans of Nevermoor and the Swifts.Inkbound's world of magical ink and fate tattoos is utterly unique, yet the writing feels classic.
When a bottle containing a mysterious map washes ashore, Team Unihorn (and Woolly!) are on the case! This is the fourth and final installment of this chapter book graphic novel series perfect for fans of Dog Man and Narwhal and Jelly.
Team Unihorn and Woolly have saved Burlap Beach not once, not twice, but three times. Now it's time for them to bask in the sun and enjoy some good 'ole fashioned R&R. And that's exactly what they get--until their cooler accidentally tips over and they discover a map inside a bottle! Where could it lead? Forgotten ruins? Buried treasure? A notable landmark
Determined to solve mystery, Team Unihorn (and Woolly!) set off to find what's out there--but the most priceless treasure might be closer than they think.
When a bottle containing a mysterious map washes ashore, Team Unihorn (and Woolly!) are on the case! This is the fourth and final installment of this chapter book graphic novel series perfect for fans of Dog Man and Narwhal and Jelly.
Team Unihorn and Woolly have saved Burlap Beach not once, not twice, but three times. Now it's time for them to bask in the sun and enjoy some good 'ole fashioned R&R. And that's exactly what they get--until their cooler accidentally tips over and they discover a map inside a bottle! Where could it lead? Forgotten ruins? Buried treasure? A notable landmark
Determined to solve mystery, Team Unihorn (and Woolly!) set off to find what's out there--but the most priceless treasure might be closer than they think.
When a bottle containing a mysterious map washes ashore, Team Unihorn (and Woolly!) are on the case! This is the fourth and final installment of this chapter book graphic novel series perfect for fans of Dog Man and Narwhal and Jelly.
Team Unihorn and Woolly have saved Burlap Beach not once, not twice, but three times. Now it's time for them to bask in the sun and enjoy some good 'ole fashioned R&R. And that's exactly what they get--until their cooler accidentally tips over and they discover a map inside a bottle! Where could it lead? Forgotten ruins? Buried treasure? A notable landmark
Determined to solve mystery, Team Unihorn (and Woolly!) set off to find what's out there--but the most priceless treasure might be closer than they think.
