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Skellig
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 7,002 Ratings and 1,230 Reviews

Book Description
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 hea... More
Book Information
PublisherHodder Children's Books
BindingPaperback (29 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages176
ISBN-100340997044
ISBN-13978-0340997048
Publication Date/2009
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About David Almond (Author) : David Almond is a published author and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of David Almond include Skellig.
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5/10/2012 Karen Marie Hart said: Excellent!
tags: I read

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8/4/2010 Lia Keyes

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5/11/2010 Kathleen S. Wilson tagged as: I read

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5/7/2009 Loni Edwards said: Beautifully written. A magical story.
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read

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7/30/2007 Sara Holmes tagged as: I Read

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