Skellig
David Almond
The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children’s writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread children’s book of the Year Award.
When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister’s illness, Michael’s world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain.
Then, one Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the old, ramshackle garage of his new home, and finds something magical. A strange creature – part owl, part angel, a being who needs Michael’s help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health, while his baby sister languishes in the hospital.
But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael’s world changes for ever . . .
Skellig won the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children’s Book Award. David Almond is also winner of the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen award.
Powerful and moving – The Guardian
This newly jacketed edition celebrates 20 years of this multi-award-winning novel.
Reviews
I thought it started in the middle of the story though when you get into the book it is very good. my favourite characters where skellig, Michael and mina. I also liked the baby the feeling that she might die made me want to keep reading . this is a very good book, that is why i give it a 4/5
Officer Chilli Piano-key 19.07.2024
My favourite character is Michael bc very relatable tragedies.
Empress Jet Hungry-Hippo 03.09.2023
Heart warming
Lord Flash Vesuvius 22.07.2022
Thought provoking book that I'm reading as part of my topic this term. I've really enjoyed it despite it's dark introduction.
Duchess Ariel Waxwork 10.02.2021
I thought this book was very good And mysterious.my favourite character was smelling because he hardly ever listens to any one. I would recommend this book to people that like mysterys
Doctor Horatio Desperado 07.01.2021
I loved this book as it was slightly strange. My favourite character was Michael's baby sister, Joy.
Anonymous 24.07.2020
Very intriguing book and you keep reading to see what will happen next.
Anonymous 05.07.2020
