Also I thought 'Skellig' was a strange but enjoyable book because of the mysterious man in the falling-down garage. I think this is a powerful and moving book because you feel like you are right there with Michael feeling how hard life is for him.

But now his baby sister is ill, his parents are frantic, and Doctor Death has come to call.

The mysterious creature who he has learnt to love and care for is going away, he is sure his baby sister is dead and on top of all that he has school friends and school work to worry about. David Almond’s Printz Honorwinning novel celebrates its 10th anniversary Ten-year-old Michael was looking forward to moving into a new house. When she goes into hospital to have a possible life or death operation on her heart Michael thinks his whole world has collapsed. Together they help the creature get stronger and stronger, but there is something constantly on Michael's mind. David Almond He is known worldwide as the author of Skellig, Clay, and many other novels and stories, including Harry Miller’s Run, illustrated by Salvatore Rubbino The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers The Savage, Slog’s Dad, and Mouse Bird Snake Wolf, all illustrated by Dave McKean and My Dad’s a Birdman and. He doesn't want to tell anyone about this mysterious man except from the girl across the road called Mina. Michael has just moved into a new house and has a huge surprise when he finds a crippled living being in his new but crumbling 'garage'. As a teacher, there are plenty of activities you can use when exploring this incredible novel with your students. In this book the main character is a boy called Michael. Skellig by David Almond is attractive as it has an imaginative plot, diverse characters, and touches on many profound themes.

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