Skellig
192
Novel • Fiction
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Science Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureEngland • Contemporary
1998
Middle grade
10-14 years
490L
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
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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.
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.
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Skellig by David Almond won the prestigious Carnegie Medal in 1998, recognizing its standout quality in children's literature.
The novel was adapted into a film in 2009, featuring actor Tim Roth in the title role, bringing the mysterious character of Skellig to the screen.
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Skellig incorporates elements of magic realism, blending the everyday life of a young boy with mysterious and fantastical elements, which is a hallmark of David Almond's storytelling style.
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192
Novel • Fiction
•
Science Fiction•
Children`s LiteratureEngland • Contemporary
1998
Middle grade
10-14 years
490L
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