In this book the main character is a boy called Michael. Michael has just moved into a new house and has a huge surprise when he finds a crippled living being in his new but crumbling 'garage'. He doesn't want to tell anyone about this mysterious man except from the girl across the road called Mina. Together they help the creature get stronger and stronger, but there is something constantly on Michael's mind. His baby sister. When she goes into hospital to have a possible life or death operation on her heart Michael thinks his whole world has collapsed. The mysterious creature who he has learnt to love and care for is going away, he is sure his baby sister is dead and on top of all that he has school friends and school work to worry about. Is all hope lost?

I think this is a powerful and moving book because you feel like you are right there with Michael feeling how hard life is for him. Also I thought "Skellig" was a strange but enjoyable book because of the mysterious man in the falling-down garage.

However, the character Mina, I think says extraordinary far too many times for example:
"Extraordinary" she hissed (page 129)
"He's an extraordinary being" she said (page 76)
"Extraordinary, extraordinary being" whispered Mina ( page 80)
"We are extraordinary" she whispered (page 94)

Although Mina did say extraordinary too many times, the overall book was fascinating. I would rate this book 8.5/10. I would recommend this book to anyone bet ween the ages of 10 and 16. David Almond is an amazing author and "Skellig" is a gripping story - this book is a great read.

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