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The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children''s writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread children''s book of the Year Award, this unforgettable book now has captivating illustrations by Tom de Freston to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary.

When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister''s illness, Michael''s world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain.

One Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the ramshackle garage of his new home and finds something magical. A strange creature - human? beast? bird? angel? - a being who needs Michael''s help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health.

But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael''s world changes for ever ...

Skellig won the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children''s Book Award. Davi

Skellig the 25th anniversary illustrated edition

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    A Paperback by David Almond

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      Publisher Hachette Children's Group
      Published 3/14/2024
      ISBN-13 9781444967784
      978-1444967784
      ISBN-10 1444967789
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children''s writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread children''s book of the Year Award, this unforgettable book now has captivating illustrations by Tom de Freston to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary.

      When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister''s illness, Michael''s world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain.

      One Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the ramshackle garage of his new home and finds something magical. A strange creature - human? beast? bird? angel? - a being who needs Michael''s help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health.

      But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael''s world changes for ever ...

      Skellig won the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children''s Book Award. Davi

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