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Skellig is one of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. Everyone can relate to Michael's experience with loneliness and fear and the difficulties that his family faces. However, into his life comes the miracle of Skellig (a wonderfully beautiful creature that Michael befriends and helps). Michael's life and family are dramatically transformed in a marvelously unexpected manner. If only we all experienced such miracles.
Everyone to whom I have recommended the book has read and loved it! It should have won the Printz Prize that year. It was far better then the competition!
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Skellig by David Almond
Monty90650, December 16, 2006
Skellig is one of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. Everyone can relate to Michael's experience with loneliness and fear and the difficulties that his family faces. However, into his life comes the miracle of Skellig (a wonderfully beautiful creature that Michael befriends and helps). Michael's life and family are dramatically transformed in a marvelously unexpected manner. If only we all experienced such miracles.Everyone to whom I have recommended the book has read and loved it! It should have won the Printz Prize that year. It was far better then the competition!
(5 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)