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. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health, while his baby sister languishes in the hospital. A strange creature – part owl, part angel, a being who needs Michael’s help if he is to survive. Skellig, by David Almond, is a story that Id long heard of but not really read until Id reached my adult years. Then he stumbles into the old, ramshackle garage, and finds something magical. When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister’s illness, Michael’s world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain. Skellig by David Almond - Reading Guide: 9780440416029 - : Books David Almond’s Printz Honorwinning novel celebrates its 10th anniversary Ten-year-old Michael was looking forward to moving into a new house. – Skellig: a life – how the novel has transcended the page to become an opera and a film. As they get to know each other, Michael learns more about the mysterious being and becomes increasingly fascinated by him.

He discovers an older man living in the garage and learns his name is Skellig. At once deep, humorous and haunting, Almonds Carnegie Medal. – the poetry of Skellig – two complete William Blake poems The story of Skellig, written by David Almond, follows a young boy named Michael who moves to a new house with his family. A modern classic, Skellig is a life-affirming story about friendship and the power of kindness. – exclusive first UK publication of the short story that links Skellig with Mina 'Something like you, something like a beast, something like a bird, something like an angel.' He laughed. – essays by David Almond on the conception and writing of Skellig Skellig by David Almond 26,652 ratings, 3.80 average rating, 2,887 reviews Open Preview Skellig Quotes Showing 1-30 of 36 What are you' I whispered. To celebrate 15 year of this internationally successful, multi-award-winning novel, a beautiful clothbound edition, with newly commissioned artwork, and special features: