Skellig by David Almond
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 his presence will change Michael's life forever.
'.. 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
David Almond is twice winner of the Whitbread Children's Book Award. His first novel, SKELLIG, won the Whitbread Children's Award and the Carnegie Medal. His second, KIT'S WILDERNESS, won the Smarties Award Silver Medal, was Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal, and shortlisted for the Guardian Award. THE FIRE-EATERS won the Whitbread, the Smarties Gold Award and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. David is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative children's authors writing today, and his books are bestsellers all over the world. He lives with his family in Northumberland.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340764831 |
| ISBN 10 | 034076483X |
| Title | Skellig |
| Author | David Almond |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 1999-02-08 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Prizes | Winner of LA Carnegie Medal 1999, Winner of Whitbread Prize (Children's Book) 1998, Short-listed for Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 1999, Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 1999 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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