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Skellig

By: David Almond
Narrated by: David Almond
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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 forever....

Skellig won the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book Award and is now a major Sky1 feature film, starring Tim Roth and John Simm. David Almond is also winner of the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen award.

©2013 David Almond (P)2013 Hachette Children's Books Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

Lyrical, innovative and moving...unforgettably moving (Cressida Cowell)
The book I wish I'd written is Skellig by David Almond. Almond's book has a great sense of the mysterious; we are left with a sense of wonder. I wish that I had written it! (Joseph Delaney)
This modern classic has been reissued in a beautiful 15th anniversary edition (Lorna Bradbury)
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Imaginative and inspirational, David Almond captures the wonder of a mysterious encounter with an extraordinary creature.

A super read for adults and junior children!

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Just the most beautiful story enjoyed by all the family of mixed ages. Beautifully read too.

Outstanding

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Loved it to the heart. But I'm afraid Im going to delete it very sad

Skelig

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I LOVE this story and I have only recently found it again. I remember reading it in school and then getting the audio cassette and listening to it going to sleep. David Almond has a true gift for writing and reading, his accent lending this story reality. This story also got me hooked on William Blake's 'Tiger Tiger'. I STRONGLY recommend to everyone over 8 years (may be a little deep for younger children).

Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!

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I first heard this when I was probably 10 years old. I am now 26 and this still is one the best things I have ever read. Having listened to 'My name is Mina, it felt appropriate to continue on with Skellig immediately after. Great decision both amazing, both extraordinary!

Still amazing

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A small simple story but has such a big impact, would be great for a book club review. I read my son's review he had written whilst at school which is what prompted me to want to read this book. I truly believe it was a gift from his spirit soul to ease the aching pain of my grief.

Beautiful

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This book is for all ages not just kids a bloody good read for all ages

Not just for kids

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Really great story, we loved it especially the connection between the boy and his baby sister.

Great story

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This is one of those books that i regret not reading when i was younger. I loved every part if it. even the emotionally difficult parts. its very down to earth as well as being Extraordinary. Shows life as it is, with real people, and their reactions.

a wonderful book, so glad i found it

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I loved this book and loved David Almond's reading of it, gasping out loud in a coffee shop as the story drew to a close. I loved reading as a child but struggle to relax with a book since having my own children and having a long commute; I fall asleep instead! I'd heard of Skellig but didn't know anything about it. I read a David Almond book on a course last year and loved it. I loved the humour and the tone. I decided to treat myself to Audible and am finally getting to enjoy the books I desperately want to read.

Loved it!

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