Summary:
Analyzes the story, Skellig, by David Almond. Provides a plot summary. Explores Almond's characterization.
This story is about a young boy called Michael who was looking forward to moving house, but his baby sister falls ill and he feels helpless. Michael's life changes forever when he finds a strange creature in his garage and he confides in his new friend Mina. This book has a very interesting storyline where issues such as death, life, friendship and love are examined carefully.
Comments and Reflections
When I first saw the book I was not sure what it was going to be about, although I did think that Skellig was possibly an alien or creature. I had heard positive comments about the book so I was looking forward to reading it.
I do not remember ever reading a book quite like this one before. I think it is different as it puts you into another world.....
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