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Young Adult· United Kingdom

Skellig

by David Almond
Aggregate Editorial Score65/100
★Carnegie Medal
Published 1998186 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Skellig by David Almond is a landmark work of young adult, first published in 1998. Michael discovers a strange, fragile creature in the decaying garage of his new house—is it a man, an angel, a bird? Almond's Carnegie Medal winner is a luminous, mysterious novel about birth, death, and the presence of the extraordinary in the ordinary. Themes of angels, mystery, death run through the work. The book has received recognition from Carnegie Medal 1998.

Book Details

AuthorDavid Almond
Published1998
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages186
Category🌟 Young Adult
ISBN9780340944950
Editorial Score65/100
About the Category

🌟 Young Adult

Fiction and non-fiction written primarily for teenage readers.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

Carnegie Medal
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About the Author
David Almond
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skellig about?

Michael discovers a strange, fragile creature in the decaying garage of his new house—is it a man, an angel, a bird? Almond's Carnegie Medal winner is a luminous, mysterious novel about birth, death, and the presence of the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Who wrote Skellig?

Skellig was written by David Almond, from United Kingdom. First published in 1998.

What awards has Skellig won?

Skellig has received the following awards and honours: Carnegie Medal 1998.

Is Skellig worth reading?

Skellig is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 58/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in angels, mystery, death.

Where can I buy Skellig?

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What category is Skellig?

Skellig is classified as Young Adult. Fiction and non-fiction written primarily for teenage readers.

What country is Skellig from?

Skellig originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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