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"Almond makes a triumphant debut in the field of children's literature with prose that is at once eerie, magical, and poignant."--Publishers Weekly, Starred

"A powerful, atmospheric story . . . the marvelous and everyday mix in haunting, memorable ways."--Kirkus Reviews, Pointer

"A lovingly done, thought-provoking novel."--School Library Journal, Starred

"Its strength as a novel is in its subtlety. . . . Skellig is a fine book."
--The New York Times Book Review

"Some of the writing takes one's breath away."--Booklist, Starred

Skellig

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A Paperback / softback by David Almond

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    Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
    Publication Date: 12/09/2000
    ISBN13: 9780440416029, 978-0440416029
    ISBN10: 0440416027
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    Description

    Book Synopsis


    Trade Review
    "Almond makes a triumphant debut in the field of children's literature with prose that is at once eerie, magical, and poignant."--Publishers Weekly, Starred

    "A powerful, atmospheric story . . . the marvelous and everyday mix in haunting, memorable ways."--Kirkus Reviews, Pointer

    "A lovingly done, thought-provoking novel."--School Library Journal, Starred

    "Its strength as a novel is in its subtlety. . . . Skellig is a fine book."
    --The New York Times Book Review

    "Some of the writing takes one's breath away."--Booklist, Starred

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