David Almond explores the theme of imagination throughout his novel Skellig. From the first sentence to the very last, the theme of imagination was expressed through subplots and ideas. Questions and theories arose when Michael discovered Skellig in his garage. There were many situations throughout the novel where the reader must ask themselves, "Can this situation get better?" Do I think it can get better? David Almond further activates the reader's mind by adding winged creatures, both real and mythological, which allows each reader's imagination to experience different thoughts about each activity in the novel. David Almond connects belief and disbelief with the theme of imagination, complemented by excellent imagery, to create a vivid picture of the story in the reader's mind. The story relates to David Almond more than most readers realize. He had a sick sister when he was a child, and Michael's new house looks a lot like the one David Almond bought, right down to the dining room toilet. Skellig's character remains a mystery throughout the novel. The reader is taken on an imaginary journey of how Skellig got into the garage and where he goes in the end. David Almond mentions in an interview that he gets asked these questions every week. He, as the author, does not know the answers himself, leaving it to the readers' imagination. However, we know that Skellig lived in the garage long before Michael's family moved in. David Almond doesn't mention exactly who he is. “Something like you, something like a beast, something like a bird, something like an angel.” p. 167. Many readers believe that Skellig was only dreamed up by Michael to get him through a difficult time. When Michael sees Skellig for the first time middle of paper ....... MacNaboola, the needle and still moving. Skellig also suffers from arthritis, but Mina believes he also suffers from calcification, the process by which bone hardens – becomes inflexible, and ossification, the process by which the mind becomes inflexible – stops thinking and d 'imagine, so he doesn't want to get better, just survive. We use medications and doctors, but we also need positive thinking and the belief in self-improvement to recover more fully. David Almond presented the theme thoroughly and clearly. Unanswered questions always leave a person's imagination bubbling with theories, beliefs, and disbelief. We can only imagine what angels look like, but what they do is clear. Most people use their ideas and dreams to make their world a better place by turning them into reality. So dream, the world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is limitless.