David Almond’s Printz Honor–winning novel celebrates its 10th anniversary! Ten-year-old Michael was looking forward to moving into a new house. But now his baby sister is ill, his parents are frantic, and Doctor Death has come to call. Michael feels helpless. Then he steps into the crumbling garage. . . . What is this thing beneath the spiders' webs and dead flies? A human being, or a strange kind of beast never before seen? The only person Michael can confide in is his new friend, Mina. Together, they carry the creature out into the light, and Michael's world changes forever. . . .
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"This was a really good book. It is based on a guy Named Skellig. Michael, who is the main character, if you compare him to the beginning he has changed a lot, he seemed dull in the beginning but he changes over the time after he met Skellig and Mina who is a really uniqe girl, she has her own perspective and observes thigs differ ently since she is home schooled. Michael has a Baby sister who is sick, and she has a heart problem, Michael was worried that she wasn't going to make it. Michael also cared about Skellig and he would bring him a "27 and a 53" which is chinese food, and also Brown ale. Michael is a very interesting character in the book, he doesn't believe that there was such things as Angels. you should really read it, Fantastic book"
— Yok (5 out of 5 stars)
" Read it and come to NY in March to see a production at The New Victory Theater. Delightful YA literature "
— Bonnie, 2/11/2014" An enjoyable read; don't let the film put you off. "
— Susan, 1/31/2014" I love every book by David Almond, but this is one of the best ones. Completely changed my adolesence:) "
— Alexandra, 1/28/2014" this book was good but at the same time really weird:/ "
— Kassey, 1/26/2014" An incredibly good book. I absolutely loved it. We listened to it on tape while traveling, and the narrator was fantastic. Although the subplot about evolution didn't really go anywhere (or maybe it did, but we haven't figured it out yet) this was a great book. I really connected with the author, because in the Author's Note at the beginning, he said he began this book without knowing where it was going to go. I do this all the time. Definitely a good book, and I loved the message/theme. "
— Janeen-san, 1/26/2014" This book could get any child interested in reading. "
— Melonie, 1/23/2014" Slightly gothic fairytale about love, family and magic. Beautiful storytelling. "
— Alicia, 1/19/2014" This was a very good book. It was a really well written book when it came to description and dialogue, too. "
— Cav, 1/18/2014" This book was completely bizarre, but I really liked it. Lots of symbolism. "
— Abi, 12/23/2013" Our teacher read this book to us in sixth grade. It was really interesting. But wierd. It is adventureous (if thats how you spell it) and exciting. I would recomend it to anyone. "
— Jade, 11/18/2013" i think it was an emotional book i loved it. it was a awesome story. "
— Gwendolyn, 11/15/2013" Wonderful story - loved the characters. If you havent' read it, I recommend it! "
— Msingram, 8/3/2013" its a children's book what do you expect "
— Janna, 6/24/2013" This okay is a mystery it is very hard to explain that's why i rated it a 3. "
— B, 8/6/2012" I had initially read this book when I was around 12 years old at my school's library. I simply loved it. 8 years later, I now have my own copy and I still love it. "
— Amaryllis, 7/27/2012" I thought the begining was slow and kinda boring but it gets so good toward the middle is when it starts getting good. "
— Caty, 5/11/2012" William Blake and Greek mythology references made this book something special. "
— Katherine, 1/31/2012" A wonderfully tender story about a boy who finds friendship after moving to a new home. "
— Beth, 10/6/2011" I had often seen this book but never read it until I read the new prequel...a wonderful uplifting tale. Highly reccommend for the thinking 10 year old up.... "
— Elisabeth, 6/27/2011" It was the first book that I was really impressed with by its entwining powers - and the first book I remember actually disagreeing with, because it said stuff like "evolution is certain/positive". I still really liked it. "
— Autumn, 6/20/2011" This story started out a little scary, but turned out well. It is the story of a little boy who moves to a new home and finds a strange man living in their falling down shed out back of their house. He befriends the man and a new neighbor girl and magic happens. "
— Susan, 6/6/2011" I just can't get into it for some reason. There's nothing "bad" about it, so I can't NOT recommend it, but it's not grabbing me. Short chapters are good, plot a little slow. "
— Sara, 6/4/2011" This is a short book that can be read din maybe two hours or less. It can be considered young adult or teen read but I found it very uplifting. It's not a must read, but if you find anywhere cheap, it'll warm your heart for a while. "
— Elyssa, 6/2/2011" Really good and very unusual all at the same time! ;D "
— Rachel, 5/31/2011David Almond has received several major awards, including a Hans Christian Andersen Award, a Carnegie Medal, two Whitbread Awards, an Eleanor Farjeon Award, and a Michael L. Printz Award. He is known worldwide as the author of Skellig, Clay, and many other plays, stories, and novels, including The Boy Who Swam with Piranha. David Almond lives in England.