Skellig - a treasure

Holding off from the wedding talk for a bit - everyone needs a bit of a break - I read the children's books Skellig last night, by David Almond.

I had water brimming at my eyes when I read the book; so sad, but so beautiful. I mean I don't know why adults don't read children's books more often, sometimes they're even more emotive and more heart wrenching than books that are actually targeted at the adult market. Okay, so some children's books don't tug at my heart, but I would definitely say that the majority do. Skellig for one.

I mean it's told from the perspective of a young boy whose baby sister is so frail that she is on the verge of dying. That for one is incredibly emotive. Then, the boy meets this revolting yet 'extraordinary' thing in his garage - we don't really know what it is....an angel, a bird, a beast.....Skellig doesn't even know what he is. But he is an interesting and amazing character in the book. This boy's life is hard, and I think it's good to discuss things like this sometimes in children's books because some kids need that comfort and reassurance that they're not the only ones who don't have a perfect life. And for adults, this books is lovely because it gives you more of an insight into what children's views of things are.

This books is a little treasure.