Skellig: Winner of the Carnegie Medal
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✨Magical Realism
🏆Carnegie Medal Winner
📚Bestselling Classic
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📖 Unlock the magic of childhood wonder and timeless wisdom with Skellig!
- HIGHLY RATED LOVED - Join thousands of readers who gave this book a 4.6-star rating, making it a must-have for your curated bookshelf.
- SOUL STIRRING THEMES - Explore love, loss, hope, and the supernatural through a beautifully crafted story that stays with you long after the last page.
- TIMELESS STORYTELLING - Dive into a compelling narrative that resonates with both young adults and adults alike, blending childhood wonder with profound themes.
- AWARD WINNING MASTERPIECE - Celebrate a literary gem honored with the prestigious Carnegie Medal and Whitbread Children's Book Award.
- PERFECT FOR THOUGHTFUL READERS - Ideal for professionals seeking meaningful, quick yet impactful reads that spark reflection and conversation.
Skellig is a bestselling, award-winning children's novel by David Almond that masterfully blends magical realism with deep emotional themes. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and Whitbread Children's Book Award, it tells the story of Michael, a boy navigating family challenges and discovering a mysterious creature in his new home. Praised for its powerful storytelling and universal appeal, Skellig is a beloved classic that captivates readers across generations.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,949 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 7 in Books About Siblings for Young Adults 10 in Fiction About Emotions & Feelings for Young Adults 10 in Children's Books on Siblings |
| Book 1 of 1 | Skellig |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,317) |
| Dimensions | 19.7 x 1.6 x 13.2 cm |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN-10 | 0340944951 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0340944950 |
| Item weight | 1.05 kg |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 176 pages |
| Publication date | 5 Sept. 2013 |
| Publisher | Hodder Children's Books |
| Reading age | 9 - 11 years, from customers |
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