Comments on: Skellig, David Almond

By: Skellig

Skellig — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:39:54 +0000

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By: jennysbooks

jennysbooks — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:51:35 +0000

I really did! Thanks for the recommendation. 🙂

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:01:37 +0000

I’m glad you enjoyed it too! I also liked the fact that he leaves who/what Skellig was open to interpretation. And like you said, the answer doesn’t really change the story either way.

By: jennysbooks

jennysbooks — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:16:17 +0000

Anastasia – You know, I took it for granted that he was an angel, but the thing I like about the book is that you don’t have to view it that way. Avoiding the word “angel” – if that’s what he is – avoid all the religious baggage that goes with it. To me, it seems like the book doesn’t change whether he’s an angel or just some magical creature, which is really cool.

Colleen – It is! There are a lot of sort of classic British childrens’ authors I don’t care for, like Alan Garner, but I feel like when British kids’ books get it right, they are getting it righter than anyone. 🙂

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:56:20 +0000

This book sounds strange and yet compelling- I’ll have to check it out!

By: Anastasia

Anastasia — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:57:04 +0000

Oh! I never thought of Skellig as being an angel; that’s a really interesting take on it. I always thought he was just some magical creature, kind of like a unicorn. 😀