Skellig
by David Almond
Michael finds a strange old man crouching in a dark corner of the garage after his... read more
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- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 1998
Word Count 31,202
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 490L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 28292
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with David Almond about Skellig
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Audio Name Pronunciation with David Almond
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In-depth Written Interview with David Almond
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Random House Teachers & Librarians
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Book Readings 1

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by David Almond
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Vocabulary Lists 1

Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Book & Adaptation Websites 1
Awards & Distinctions 5

Michael L. Printz Award, 2000-2021
Honor, 2000

Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2000

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2000

Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, 1971-2020
Finalist, 2000
Carnegie Medal, 1936-2020
Winner, 1998
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