The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children’s writers of today has been adapted into a play by the author. Skellig The Play was directed by Trevor Nunn and performed by an all-star cast at the National Theatre in 2002.
When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister’s illness, Michael’s world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain.
One Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the ramshackle garage of his new home and finds something magical. A strange creature – human? beast? bird? angel? – a being who needs Michael’s help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health.
But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael’s world changes for ever . . .
When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister’s illness, Michael’s world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain.
One Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the ramshackle garage of his new home and finds something magical. A strange creature – human? beast? bird? angel? – a being who needs Michael’s help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health.
But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael’s world changes for ever . . .
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Acclaim for WILD GIRL, WILD BOY:
'Touching, beautifully focused.'
The sort of children's book that makes adults find excuses to read more of them
This is a story which burns bright from first to last, and for long after the last is over.
Lyrical, innovative and moving...unforgettably moving
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.
An exquisitely crafted book with a mystical core
Lyrical, innovative and unforgettably moving.
Touched with a visionary intensity, this strange, hugely readable and life-affirming tale exercises every muscle of the imagination.
Gripping, beautiful and brilliantly written ... everyone is raving about this unforgettable book.
This modern classic has been reissued in a beautiful 15th anniversary edition
I can't eat a chinese takeaway without thinking about this strange and beautiful book about an angel who seems to have lost his way.
A beautiful story which will enchant young and old alike
A story full of heart and magic and big confusing emotions, elegantly told by a master craftsman. A perfect piece of art
Voted Carnegie Medal's Number one Top Book of the past 70 years
Touched with a visionary intensity, this strange, hugely readable and life-affirming tale exercises every muscle of the imagination
Tense and involving ... something not to miss.
The book I wish I'd written is Skellig by David Almond. Almond's book has a great sense of the mysterious; we are left with a sense of wonder. I wish that I had written it!
Humorous, heart-stopping and haunting...an emotional roller-coaster of a read with a cliff-hanger of a conclusion. Inspired and inspiring.
A visionary story...a lyrical, magical kind of book which can be read on many different levels
Brings Magical Realism to working-class Northeast England
A stunning debut ... an extraordinary book.
Acclaim for SKELLIG (the story):
'Tremendously innovative, highly original and very moving. David Almond is a fascinating new voice.'
Powerful and moving
An exquisite book
Deservedly popular
One of those books that you can't put down
Hard to put down
A bookshelf essential.
A modern classic
Listed as on the of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels)