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Skellig

David Almond
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Skellig

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1998

Book Brief

David Almond

Skellig

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

490L

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Super Short Summary

In Skellig by David Almond, ten-year-old Michael moves into a new home on Falconer Road with his family, including his sickly newborn sister. Feeling alienated and worried, he discovers a mysterious, winged being named Skellig in the dilapidated garage. With the help of his new friend, the eccentric Mina, Michael nurtures Skellig, who in turn influences the family's fate, leading to healing and new beginnings. Sensitive topics related to illness and familial stress are present.

Mysterious

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

32,846 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Almond's Skellig mesmerizes readers with its blend of magical realism and heartfelt storytelling. Commended for its lyrical prose and captivating characters, the novel poignantly explores themes of healing and friendship. Some critics find its pace slow and the plot overly whimsical. Overall, Skellig enchants with its emotional depth and imaginative narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Skellig?

Fans of Skellig by David Almond will likely be readers aged 10-14 who enjoy poignant, magical realism. If you appreciated the blend of everyday life and the supernatural in Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson or the emotional depth in Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo, Skellig will captivate you.

4.1

32,846 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

490L

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