Skellig is dark, haunting and beautiful. The sadness and joy you feel for the characters really draws you into the book compelling you to learn more; who is Skellig? Where did he come from? What will happen to Michael’s sister? Given the state of decay of the garage, Michael and Mina move Skellig to a safer place. In helping him walk, they discover that he actually has wings, although they are dry and folded up. When the children ask Skellig 'what' he actually is, he says: " 'something', combining aspects of human, owl and angel." With the dedicated care of Michael and Mina, Skellig eventually grows stronger and his wings fuller. The book is also a highly emotional story and Almond does a brilliant job of conveying different emotions of all his characters. The book is written from the point of view from the main character Michael. Michael is dealing with a myriad of emotions whilst his baby sister is ill and Almond uses the fact it is in first person to really explore these emotions and not shy away from the despair he is feeling. Skellig is a children's novel by the British author David Almond, published by Hodder in 1998. It was the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and it won the Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, recognising the year's outstanding children's book by a British author. [3] In the US it was a runner up for the Michael L. Printz Award, which recognises one work of young adult fiction annually. Since publication, it has also been adapted into a play, an opera, and a film. In 2010, a prequel entitled My Name is Mina was published, written by David Almond himself. William Blake poems are also in the book, the play and the film. The themes of the book revolve around friendship, loyalty, family units, faith and responsibility as well as many other aspects impacting on childhood and well-being.

Truly original, mysterious and affecting … Almond treads with delicate certainty, and the result is something genuine and true.” Philip Pullman Refusing to read this book on the grounds that you are not a child makes as much sense as refusing to read crime fiction because you are not a criminal. A deep and lovely book. The worksheet has a notepad design that children are encouraged to draw, write and doodle on to help them get into the mind of the different characters and have a better understanding of the story. How does this Skellig worksheet teach children?The book explores theme’s of isolation and uncertainty; Michael has moved house away from the familiar, he no longer feels able to connect with his former friends, his mum and dad are totally preoccupied by his sisters illness, and he has no idea whether his sister will survive or who Skellig is and how he can help him. Children who are experiencing similar experiences may benefit from reading the book; conflicts are resolved in the book and it may actually offer comfort and insight to those experiencing similar feelings. West, Dave (19 March 2008). "Sky One sets three major HD series". Digital Spy . Retrieved 2 September 2008. Sobre todo, cuando lo más probable es que acabes sepultada bajo los escombros de un viejo y destartalado garaje. Tú, y el ser que acabas de descubrir:

Touched with a visionary intensity, this strange, hugely readable and life-affirming tale exercises every muscle of the imagination.” Guardian This book would be better aimed at children through year’s five to six due to the content and complexity of feelings it explores. Word of warning: there are three instances of inappropriate language for primary ages therefore it may be best to either ‘bleep’ them out if you are reading to the child, or find a way to ‘delete’ them from the book. Is this book going to go supernatural or is there a rational explanation for the stranger in the garage? Guess you will have to read this book to find out!The children’s novel Skellig written by David Almond is a heart-warming story about friendship, faith, grief and love. When 10-year-old Michael discovers a strange looking being in the garage of his parents new but dilapidated house he keeps it a secret from everyone. Everyone except Mina, his next door neighbour and new friend. The mysterious man, Skellig is clearly injured and weak so Michael and Mina feed him with Chinese food and brown ale to build his strength up. As Michael and Mina’s friendship towards Skellig grows through their visits to him so their fondness to each other. As Skellig builds up to full health he eventually reveals a secret that causes some discomfort for Michael. Meanwhile, Michael’s baby sister is in hospital with a life threatening heart condition. Michael is convinced that his sister will die from the heart surgery and is troubled by the newfound news about Skellig. He becomes increasingly detached from his friends and his schoolwork and one can only empathise with the pressures inflicted on Michael. Is there any light at the end of the tunnel for Michael? Written in 1998, Skellig is a young adult fantasy novella which focuses on a young boy named Michael. He is experiencing multiple high stress events in his life. He has moved into a very creepy old house, and his mother has just given birth to a newborn sister. His sister is extremely ill, and it is uncertain whether she will live. One day, Michael wanders into the garage and discovers a very strange man. Who is this man? Will Michael’s sister be alright? What you need is not magic, but belief in and passion for the things you love as well as perseverance and patience to practice until you are good!