Skellig
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1998 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Skellig

Written by David Almond

Book #1 in the Skellig series

A boy discovers a mysterious creature that changes everything.

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192 pages· 31,202 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 490L
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Michael's life is in turmoil with a sick sister and worried parents. In a dusty garage, he finds a mysterious creature. With his friend Mina, they uncover secrets that transform his world. What is this being, and how will it alter their lives?

From the publisher

David Almond’s Printz Honor-winning novel celebrates its 10th anniversary! Ten-year-old Michael was looking forward to moving into a new house. But now his baby sister is ill, his parents are frantic, and Doctor Death has come to call. Michael feels helpless. Then he steps into the crumbling garage. . . . What is this thing beneath the spiders’ webs and dead flies? A human being, or a strange kind of beast never before seen? The only person Michael can confide in is his new friend, Mina. Together, they carry the creature out into the light, and Michael’s world changes forever. . . .

Awards

Carnegie Medal for Writing (1998)Michael L. Printz Honor (2000)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
31,202
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
28292
Publication
Published
September 12, 2000
First published
August 11, 1998
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780440416029
OCLC
64192573

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