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Skellig
(Book)

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Published:
New York : Delacorte Press, 1999.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First American edition
Physical Desc:
182 pages ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure:
490L
Rating:
Middle School.
Status:
Glen Burnie Library - Children's Fiction
J FICTION (A)
Description

Young readers will by enchanted by this magical tale of friendship and family: Michael was looking forward to his new house and neighborhood, until his infant sister became very ill. Now his parents are constantly frantic, the scary doctor is always coming around, and Michael feels helpless. When he goes out into the old rickety garage, he comes across a mysterious being living beneath spider webs and eating flies for dinner. This creature calls himself Skellig, and over the weeks Michael and his new friend Mina bring Skellig out in to the light, and their worlds change forever.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
038532653X :, 9780385326537, 9780440229087 (pbk.) :, 0440229081 (pbk-MM Laurel-Leaf) :
Accelerated Reader:
MG+
Level 3.5, 4 Points
Lexile measure:
490

Notes

General Note
Prequel: My name is Mina.
General Note
"First published in Great Britain"--Title page verso.
Description
Young readers will by enchanted by this magical tale of friendship and family: Michael was looking forward to his new house and neighborhood, until his infant sister became very ill. Now his parents are constantly frantic, the scary doctor is always coming around, and Michael feels helpless. When he goes out into the old rickety garage, he comes across a mysterious being living beneath spider webs and eating flies for dinner. This creature calls himself Skellig, and over the weeks Michael and his new friend Mina bring Skellig out in to the light, and their worlds change forever.
Target Audience
Middle School.
Target Audience
490,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,3.5.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts!,4.1.
Awards
Michael L. Printz Honor Book, 2000, ALA Notable Children's Book, 2000.
Awards
Carnegie Medal winner, 1998
Awards
Whitbread Children's Book of the Year, 1998.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Almond, D. (1999). Skellig. First American edition New York, Delacorte Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Almond, David, 1951-. 1999. Skellig. New York, Delacorte Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Almond, David, 1951-, Skellig. New York, Delacorte Press, 1999.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Almond, David. Skellig. First American edition New York, Delacorte Press, 1999.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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