"Almond makes a triumphant debut in the field of children's literature with prose that is at once eerie, magical, and poignant."–
Publishers Weekly, Starred
"A powerful, atmospheric story . . . the marvelous and everyday mix in haunting, memorable ways."–
Kirkus Reviews, Pointer
"A lovingly done, thought-provoking novel."–
School Library Journal, Starred
"Its strength as a novel is in its subtlety. . . . Skellig is a fine book."
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The New York Times Book Review "Some of the writing takes one's breath away."–
Booklist, Starred
