David Almond — Skellig Uncorrected Proof, First Hardback Edition, & Skellig the Play

London, Hodder Children's Books, 1998-2003. First edition. Cloth. Three very smart editions of Skellig, the award-winning children's story from British author David Almond. Three volumes. Winner of the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and the Carnegie Medal from the Library Association. Michael and his family have moved to a new house with his premature baby sister who hasn't been named yet and is ill with a life-threatening heart condition. While exploring, Michael discovers a strange creature in the garage - part owl and part angel, the creature needs Michael's help to survive. Written by David Almond, a British author who has written many novels for children and young adults, each one receiving critical acclaim. This set includes: Skellig, 1998. Uncorrected proof. Skellig, 1999. First hardcover edition, first impression. Skellig: the Play, 2003. First edition, first impression. Based on the original novel. The uncorrected proof and play are in the original paper binding, with the first hardback edition being in the original full cloth binding with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.