Skelig by David Almond

Skelig

Skellig #1

David Almond with Aleksandra Trivan (Translator)

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced
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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 and encounters a strange being who ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,053 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
hopeful 61%
mysterious 59%
reflective 37%
adventurous 33%
dark 31%
inspiring 25%
sad 22%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 9%
relaxing 7%
funny 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 40%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.67

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