A fantastic book by David Almond, about Michael, Mina and Skellig. Michael finds Skellig in an old falling-down garage. But who is Skellig? The only person he will confide in is Mina, his neighbour. A fantastic, magical read. This book will pull you in immeadiently! A great book for kids age 10+

This was an amazing book with so many unexpected parts. The story is about a boy called Michael who has just moved to a new house. Once Michael has settled in, he explores the garage, or what’s left of it. But what he finds inside is something he’s never seen before: a mysterious human or creature. When I read the first chapter, I was bubbling with questions, and I was really pleased that they were all answered by the end of the book. I also liked how the author made it feel like there were two stories running at the same time. Layla, age 10

Skellig in one Tweet-sized chunk: Skellig is pretty much the perfect novel. Michael has just moved to a new house. His baby sister is clinging to life in hospital having been born prematurely. His parents are exhausted with worry. He just wants things to go back to normal. Then one day he wanders into the crumbling old garage and finds an old man lying amongst the spiders' webs behind an old tea chest. At first he seems dead, but he is not. Michael brings him food – 27 and 53 from the local Chinese takeaway and a bottle of brown ale, “food of the Gods” as the man describes them – and starts to visit him regularly. And together with his new neighbour Mina, they hatch a plan to carry him out into the light and help him live once again. There is not much more to say about Skellig really, other than that it is virtually the perfect book. David Almond's prose is lyrically delightful, easy to read, and laden with exquisite tenderness and real warmth. It is a beautifully story, universally appealing, and with an inspiring plot which will not only bring a smile to your face but put a little tear to your eye as well. Partly fable for the childhood we all dream of having and partly lesson on the beauty of life, it is a book which everyone should read.

Skellig in one Tweet-sized chunk: Skellig is pretty much the perfect novel. Michael has just moved to a new house. His baby sister is clinging to life in hospital having been born prematurely. His parents are exhausted with worry. He just wants things to go back to normal. Then one day he wanders into the crumbling old garage and finds an old man lying amongst the spiders' webs behind an old tea chest. At first he seems dead, but he is not. Michael brings him food – 27 and 53 from the local Chinese takeaway and a bottle of brown ale, “food of the Gods” as the man describes them – and starts to visit him regularly. And together with his new neighbour Mina, they hatch a plan to carry him out into the light and help him live once again. There is not much more to say about Skellig really, other than that it is virtually the perfect book. David Almond's prose is lyrically delightful, easy to read, and laden with exquisite tenderness and real warmth. It is a beautifully story, universally appealing, and with an inspiring plot which will not only bring a smile to your face but put a little tear to your eye as well. Partly fable for the childhood we all dream of having and partly lesson on the beauty of life, it is a book which everyone should read.

I remember reading this book a few years ago for my English coursework... and I remember loving it. I love the storyline and the characters; I think it's a really strong story. I was amazed to find out only a few days ago that they had made a film - also called 'Skellig,' I watched it not so long ago and it just took me back, it reminded me of the book so much, it's a great interpretation. I loved the book and now I love the film. I completely recommend both - the book first of course.