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Submitted by Anonymous 
(May 13, 2006) “I found him in the garage on a Sunday afternoon…”
This is the first sentence of the story ‘Skellig’ by David Almond and from just that sentence you want to know ‘who ‘it’ is?’
In this most delicate story of a boy living in fear of his sisters’ death, you can almost touch the indescribable magic that Skellig does for Michael. Skellig who is part angel, part human, part owl helps Michael through the tough times and saves Michaels life.
This story shines a light and touches your heart. A breath-taking story by David Almond, “Skellig” will hit it where it hurts.
David Almond refers to a man named William Blake; this man was a poet, he is important in this book as one of the characters who believed in Blake’s ways.
There was a connection between Michael and Skellig as there is a place in Ireland called Skellig Michael, and also if you look at Michaels friends, Coote and Leaky they are both bird names.
Almonds ways of describing Skellig as an angel was in great depth and really researched, Almond inspires everyone with his writing, and makes it seem it is an easy task to do.
Submitted by Lauren 
(Apr 12, 2005)Skellig, well what can I say, by far this novel was the best I've ever read. Studying the book over a period of weeks really made me understand all the elements in the book. The content of spirituality was overwhelming at times.
There is a connection between the name "Skellig" and "Michael": there is a place called Skellig Michael, a small town in Ireland. This made me think of other possible connections.
William Blake, a famous romantic's poetry was constantly being referred to, to describe different situations, birds and nature were also there, a major part of his poetry had to do with this.
The book was marvelous, representing unity, faith, belief and friendship. Skellig wasn't just a book you pick up read and are finished with, most people wouldn't take note of the elements and allusions in the book. Make sure to look up different things in the book as you come across them. Leakey and Coote (types of birds), Mina, Skellig Michael. It's fantastic! A must read!
Submitted by threecalais@aol.com 
(Jun 20, 2004)My 7th grade class is reading this exciting book. Even our more reluctant readers are not fearful of attempting this, since the chapers are short and digestable for them. I would suggest this book. It deals with real issues todays students may have to face, like anxieties of moving, family stress and frustration, illness of a sibling, trust of a friend, patience, kindess and knowing what you are made of.
Most students can relate to one or more of these life experiences that they can bring to the book.
Submitted by Anonymous 
(Apr 18, 2004)The book Skellig, is such a well written book. When David Almond describes the angel-like figure, he describes it with such depth, that you feel like you are the figurine itself.
I was a bit disappointed by David Almonds prize winning book Skellig. T
Submitted by Anonymous
(Mar 08, 2004)This one of the best and most touching books I have ever read. It explores the aspect of Michael and his sick baby sister and it also lets you delve into the fantasy world of Skellig and what he is. I never read fantasy books, and even though this book was compulsory for school, I would read it again and recommend it to everyone.
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