Skellig by David Almond

Skellig

Skellig #1

David Almond

182 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Unhappy about his baby sister's illness and the chaos of moving into a dilapidated old house, Michael retreats to the garage and finds a mysterious stranger who is something like a bird and something like an angel...

Community Reviews

3.7
based on 3,910 reviews

Moods

emotional: 74%

mysterious: 59%

hopeful: 58%

reflective: 37%

adventurous: 32%

sad: 27%

dark: 26%

inspiring: 26%

tense: 10%

challenging: 8%

lighthearted: 8%

relaxing: 6%

funny: 4%

informative: 2%

Pace

42% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
54% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

19% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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