Module 7: Chapter Book 5

A.   Author	David Almond
B.    Title	Skellig
C.    Illustrator	David Almond
D.   Readability Score	Lexile 490L,  DRA n/a,  Grade Equivalent: 4.1
E.    Genre	Mystery
F.    Subgenre	Fantasy
G.   Theme	Compassion, Families
H.   Primary and Secondary Characters	Primary: Michael (boy) Secondary: family members, Mina the neighbor, the being
I.      Awards/Date of Publication	Awards: Printz Honor Published: April 28, 2009
J.     Publishing Company	Delacorte Books for Young Readers
K.   ISBN Number	978=0385326537
L.    Summary	David Almond write this book from a little boys point of view.  The boy has just moved into a new to him old house.  There are so many changes that he is not excited about, including a new baby sibling. The house that he has moved into has so much work to be done and his parents bought it with all intentions in making it a family home, until the new baby comes early.  The garage is left with odd and ends piled up, dust, and cobwebs.  His mother and father both warn him to stay away as it is too dangerous until they have time to clean it out.  His curiosity gets to him and he discovers a being hiding behind stacked chests.  He was shocked that he was still alive.  It consumes his life while in the house.  They become friends amidst the chaos of the boys home life.
M.  Picture of Book Cover
N.   Usage with students	This book can be used when learning about prediction.  The students can predict what the being is and looks like.  They can predict what will happen with Michael and the being.  Teachers can use this when examining plot, setting, or characters.