Page 2 of 12 Skellig by David Almond
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.
Submitted by Joyce Mkhwanazi
(Mar 08, 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 know it may sound absurd, but you can't help feeling like you are the "angel".
When people don't believe in you, or leave you in the dust and cobwebs, you may feel weak, as if you are about to die, but when people do believe in you, and put you at their highest peak, so to speak, you begin to grow wings, you feel stronger and secure. The book Skellig is definitely a must read.
Submitted by Franx
(Mar 08, 2004)When my teacher assigned our class this peculiar looking (sounding) book I didn't know what to say or think. But knowing myself I know that I can't keep my hands off the most boring of books in the whole world. Once you get into any book though, you can read it, and that is what "Skellig" is like. It captivates your imagination and you just want to go forward, chapter after chapter after chapter, until you're done with it. Then you want to think about it. The parts about his baby sister are so touching and at moments I can actually feel as if I am Michael sitting in that dark room thinking about my sister. The baby, struggling to go on, slowly leaving Earth, makes me, Michael dead frightened... at losing her. Can you just imagine the intense reality this would have on you? But then Skellig appears. They help Skelling find himself, Mina and Michael save Skellig and then Skellig saves Joy. Isn't that how it works, one good turn deserves another. So now we know that Skellig isn't heartless or selfish, he is fair. We watch Skellig grow in the book as we watch Michael grow, Mina grow, hatchlings grow, the baby grow. This book shows you just how real fantasies can be. Now after you have read this? Poured your soul into the book? Watched it overflow with profoundness? Drank from its fulfilling cool fountain? Then maybe you can answer my question... Do angels really exist?
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