Skellig The Play av David Almond

<p><b>The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children's writers of today has been adapted into a play by the author. <i>Skellig The Play</i> was directed by Trevor Nunn and performed by an all-star cast at the National Theatre in 2002. </b><br><br>When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister's illness, Michael's world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain.<br><br>One Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the ramshackle garage of his new home and finds something magical. A strange creature - human? beast? bird? angel? - a being who needs Michael's help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health.<br><br>But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael's world changes for ever . . .</p>