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Skellig

by David Almond

Ages 9–12 Reading age 10 Novel Set in everyday life thoughtfulgentle

Michael finds a filthy, ill-tempered creature in the crumbling garage of his new house, while at home his baby sister is fighting for her life.

A story about children and magical creatures, thoughtful and gentle in tone. We would put it with children of 9–12, and at a reading age of about 10 for reading alone.

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