Lyrical, innovative and unforgettably moving. Sunday Express (Cressida Cowell) Lyrical, innovative and moving...unforgettably moving -- Cressida Cowell Sunday Express The book I wish I'd written is Skellig by David Almond. Almond's book has a great sense of the mysterious; we are left with a sense of wonder. I wish that I had written it! -- Joseph Delaney Books For Keeps This modern classic has been reissued in a beautiful 15th anniversary edition -- Lorna Bradbury The Sunday Telegraph An exquisitely crafted book with a mystical core The Daily Telegraph The sort of children's book that makes adults find excuses to read more of them Times Educational Supplement Hard to put down -- Liz Lightfoot The Daily Telegraph Refusing to read this book on the grounds that you are not a child makes as much sense as refusing to read crime fiction because you are not a criminal. A deep and lovely book. -- Nick Hornby The Times An exquisite book The Sunday Telegraph Brings Magical Realism to working-class Northeast England i (The Independent) A story full of heart and magic and big confusing emotions, elegantly told by a master craftsman. A perfect piece of art -- Lucy Christopher Big Issue (london) Touched with a visionary intensity, this strange, hugely readable and life-affirming tale exercises every muscle of the imagination The Guardian Humorous, heart-stopping and haunting...an emotional roller-coaster of a read with a cliff-hanger of a conclusion. Inspired and inspiring. Newcastle Journal A visionary story...a lyrical, magical kind of book which can be read on many different levels The Daily Mail Voted Carnegie Medal's Number one Top Book of the past 70 years The Times I can't eat a chinese takeaway without thinking about this strange and beautiful book about an angel who seems to have lost his way. -- Gill Harvey The Big Issue A bookshelf essential. The Guardian Deservedly popular The Observer Powerful and moving Guardian.co.uk A beautiful story which will enchant young and old alike Western Morning News A modern classic Listed as on the of the 100 Best Children's Books Ever (Novels) The Daily Telegraph One of those books that you can't put down -- Junior Reviewer Conor Neison, aged 12 Evening Echo (Cork) A modern classic and this edition is one to treasure. tBk Mag This mystical novel is an ideal read for early teens, whilst also gripping adults alike. Vantage