Skellig

Skellig
by David Almond
Published by Dell Laurel-Leaf (1999)
182 pages; ages 14+

Synopsis: Michael's family moves to a new house as his baby sister is born and becomes deathly ill. While Michael's parents are preoccupied with the baby and remodeling the house, Michael is left alone much of the time. He becomes friends with Mina, and together they discover a creature. Michael doesn't know if it's a bird, an angel, or some kind of demon. Michael learns how to think of and take care of others. He also learns how to love and how to create his own happiness.

Genre: New Realism/Problem; Mystery; Supernatural

Warning: some brief language and some images that could be seen as slightly disturbing.

Recommendations: The Only Alien on the Planet by Kristen D. Randle; Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli; Kit's Wilderness by David Almond; Tangerine by Edward Bloor; Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman