Age Group: 12+ Years

Description: Michael's world fractures: new house blues collide with his baby sister's dire illness, leaving him adrift in loneliness. One dusty Sunday, the crumbling garage hides pure magic—a ragged creature blending owl wings, angelic glow, and desperate frailty. Part mystery, part miracle, Skellig needs Michael's secret care to endure. With bold new neighbor Mina, he feeds this enigmatic being milk and Chinese takeaway, coaxing strength amid hospital shadows. But Skellig transcends savior; his celestial secrets breathe hope into the fragile newborn, reshaping Michael's universe forever. This Carnegie Medal and Whitbread-winning masterpiece launched David Almond's brilliance—a tender, transformative tale of love, loss, and hidden wonders.