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Embark on a captivating journey with David Almond's groundbreaking tale of love, loss, and hope. This Carnegie Medal and Whitbread Children's Book of the Year winner catapulted Almond to the forefront of children's literature.
Young Michael's world is turned upside down when his family relocates amidst his baby sister's grave illness. Feeling adrift in unfamiliar surroundings, he stumbles upon an extraordinary discovery in the dilapidated garage of his new home: a mysterious being, part owl, part angel, in desperate need of Michael's aid.
Alongside his newfound friend Mina, Michael nurtures the enigmatic Skellig back to health, even as his sister's condition worsens. But Skellig is far more than meets the eye, and as he assists Michael in breathing life into his ailing sibling, Michael's entire existence is irrevocably transformed.
Hailed as "powerful and moving" by The Guardian, this newly jacketed edition commemorates two decades of Almond's multi-award-winning masterpiece. Skellig's accolades include the prestigious Carnegie Medal and Whitbread Children's Book Award, while Almond himself was honoured with the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen award.
Book ISBN: | 9780340944950 |
Book Author: | David Almond |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Hodder Children's Books |
Book Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
Book Dimensions: | 196 x 130 x 12 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2013-09-05 |
Book Pagination: | 176 pages |
Book Weight: | 168g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’