Skellig [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

David Almond (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

David Almond’s Printz Honor–winning novel celebrates its 10th anniversary!

Ten-year-old Michael was looking forward to moving into a new house. But now his baby sister is ill, his parents are frantic, and Doctor Death has come to call. Michael feels helpless. Then he steps into the crumbling garage. . . . What is this thing beneath the spiders' webs and dead flies? A human being, or a strange kind of beast never before seen? The only person Michael can confide in is his new friend, Mina. Together, they carry the creature out into the light, and Michael's world changes forever. . . .


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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

"British novelist 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


From the Paperback edition.

About the Author

David Almond grew up in a large family in northeastern England and says, “The place and the people have given me many of my stories.” He worked as a postman, a brush salesman, an editor, and a teacher but began to write seriously after he finished college. His first novel for children, Skellig, was a Michael L. Printz Honor Book and an ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book and appeared on many best book of the year lists.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Listening Library (Audio); 10 Una edition (April 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739385852
• ISBN-13: 978-0739385852
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.7 x 5.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,805,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't want this one to end..., August 31, 2009

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P. Smith (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skellig (Audio CD)

Weird and wonderful. I listened to this one and it was one of those rare find where the author reads and it's magnificant. It is also the first audiobook to make good use of music - the first time I didn't actually find it irritating.

The story... the story was weird and wonderful and I didn't want it to end. I sort of felt like I was there with Michael and Mina and Skellig. The people that surround Michael are kind and he's able to feel his grief very deeply. The contrast between Michael and Mina and the friendship that grows between them is beautiful.

Naturally not everyone will love this book as much as I did. But it's not a long story and it is available on audio book so I would recommend that you at least give it a chance.

5.0 out of 5 stars Skellig elevated, December 2, 2009

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Fangirl123 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skellig (Audio CD)

David Almond gives an exceptional reading of his wonderful story. This tenth anniversary edition is enhanced by music from the fantastic opera of Skellig by Tod Machover. The opera's premiere last year at the SAGE was the musical event of the season. I hope it enters the repertoire soon.