Skellig
David Almond
Ages 10–13
Skellig
David Almond
On the shelf for children aged 10 to 13: Skellig, a novel by David Almond. It connects with wonder, courage, family and imagination.
Novel1998
Novel · ages 9–12
My Name is Mina
by David Almond
For readers interested in imagination, creativity, wonder and self-reliance, compare My Name is Mina by David Almond. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.
FormatNovel
First published2010
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My Name is Mina sits in this library as a novel with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 9 to 12; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with imagination, creativity, wonder and self-reliance.
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