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Skellig (Hardcover)

by David Almond (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books; New edition edition (8 Feb 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 034076483X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340764831
  • Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 14.2 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (147 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 285,765 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Michael can feel his sick baby sister's heart beating inside him, and as long as he can feel it he knows she is alive. But as her condition becomes life-threatening and the family faces the nightmare of an operation to save her life, Michael turns to his new friend Mina and the strange being, Skellig, who has been living beneath the crumbling garage at the family's new home.

In this most delicate and tender story of a young boy living in fear of death and coming to terms with life, you can almost touch the indefinable magic that Skellig--part owl, part human, part everything and nothing--brings to Michael's unsettled world.

With the gentle touch of an angel's breath, Almond, in his first novel for children, lets his characters think, feel and believe without overwhelming sentimentality. A dream of a book to touch even the hardest of hearts. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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' ... gripping, beautiful and brilliantly written ... Everyone is raving about this unforgettable book.' -- THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Truly original, mysterious and affecting ... Almond treads with delicate certainty, and the result is something genuine and true' -- PHILIP PULLMAN in THE GUARDIAN 'Tremendously innovative, highly original and very moving. David Almond is a fascinating new voice' -- MELVIN BURGESS
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully lyrical tale, 23 Feb 2007
By M. J. Pucci "Big Riff" (Milton Keynes, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skellig (Paperback)
I read this remarkable little book in the space of a day. It tells the story of a 10 year-old boy, Michael, who discovers a strange and decrepit being in the delapidated garage of his new house. This discovery coincides with the premature birth of his baby sister and so begins a testing period for Michael and his family, as the baby battles to hold on to life. Luckily, Michael has Mina, an extraordinary, home-educated young girl with a penchant for William Blake and an impressive knowledge of the natural - and supernatural - world. Together they coax Skellig out of hiding and as he gains stature so too does their hope for the baby's survival.

The story itself is touching, but for me it was the language the author employs which elevated this novel into the realms of something truly special. Simple, succint, and unpretentious, Almond's words lend Skellig a lyrical beauty that allows the reader to be swept along by Michael's story however fantastical it may seem.

Although I enjoyed it immensely, I can see Skellig dividing opinion among children: many will adore it for the reasons outlined above, while others may find it 'unbelievable'. That said, I would recommend it to readers of any age willing to suspend their disbelief for the sake of a wonderfully written novel.

Matt Pucci
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Skellig, 12 July 2009
This review is from: Skellig (Paperback)
Brilliant book. It kept me interested every the time that I read it to my grandchildren. They enjoyed it too. It's a book which starts out a bit scary but ends well. It also deals in a sensitive manner with the trials and sorrows of children.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A WONDERFUL BOOK!!!!, 26 Nov 1999
This review is from: Skellig (Paperback)
What can I say - i have 2 children aged 7 and 9, I read the first chapter in the evening and when they went to bed I read the whole book - it brought tears to my eyes - i have read many childrens book and never have i read a book that touched me as this book does - it is a wonderful story, i loved the girl in the story she has learned so much about life without going to school -the book held my children (WHICH IS QUITE HARD) and every night they said skellig!! read some more - all i can say is you have to read it, a wonderful touching emotional book that just makes me want to read it again and again!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars mmmmm.........not keen
I enjoyed the mystery of it all - What was Skellig? Why is he in Michael's Garage? Is he a bird/angel? Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
A very clever little book for young teenagers and kids - subtle themes as well, and really touching.
Published 2 months ago by Aisling Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars good read
My Daughter is doing this is year 6 English. She loved the book, so very deep and meaningful. If you get a chance go and see the play.
Published 4 months ago by marshy

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary
I know there are many reviews about Skellig, but I couldn't help myself in joining them - what a wonderful beautiful book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. R. N. Lock

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good Read
I bought this book for my daughter for her 10th birthday. She had seen the adaptation on Sky and really enjoyed it and I thought she would like the book. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Claire Bottomley

1.0 out of 5 stars a bad made film
this film was not as good as i thaught it was a film that made no sence and just a waste of time about a young boy who does not know how to be like most young boys at his age i... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. T. D. Mcgready

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever!
Michael just moved to a new house. His baby sister is dying. He is lonely and worried until he finds a creature in his dilapidated garage and befriends him. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2007 by R. F. Ferguson

5.0 out of 5 stars An enchanting read
I read this book to see if it would be an appropriate read for my seven year old daughter. I only intended to skim read it. However, from the very first page I was gripped. Read more
Published on 21 April 2007 by Catherine

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest book ever written
This is a great book. Almond writes soulfully as always, and this is definitely his best. The chapters are nice and short, the plot is fascinating and it doesn't matter what age... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2007 by Me!

4.0 out of 5 stars Skellig
Skellig is a truly magnificent book. It was the second book I read in high school but when we were only on the first few chapters i was so interested in the story that i begged my... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2006 by zaidf1234

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