David Almond explores the theme of imagination in his novel Skellig. From the first sentence to the last, the theme of imagination was expressed through subplots and ideas. Questions and theories arose when Michael discovered Skellig in his garage. There are many situations in the novel where the reader has to think, “can this situation get better?” I think it can improve?' David Almond further activates the reader's mind by adding winged creatures, both real and mythological, this allows each reader's imagination to experience different thoughts on each activity in the novel. David Almond links faith and disbelief to the theme of imagination, integrated with excellent imagery, to create a vivid image of the story in the reader's mind. The story relates more to David Almond than most readers know. He had a sick sister when he was a child and Michael's new house is very similar to the one David Almond bought, right down to the bathroom in the dining room. Skellig's character remains a mystery throughout the novel. The reader is taken on a journey of imagination as to how Skellig got into the garage and where he ultimately goes. David Almond states in an interview that he is asked these questions weekly and he, as the author, does not know the answers leaving them to the imagination of the readers. Although we know that Skellig lived in the garage long before Michael's family moved there. David Almond doesn't mention exactly what it is. “Something like you, something like a beast, something like a bird, something like an angel.” page 167. Many readers believe that Skellig was dreamed up by Michael only to get him through a difficult time. When Michael first sees Skellig h...... in the center of the paper....... MacNaboola, the needle is always moving. Skellig also suffers from arthritis, but Mina believes he also suffers from calcification, the process by which the bone hardens - becomes inflexible, and ossification, the process by which the mind becomes inflexible - stops thinking and imagining, so he doesn't want to get better just survive. We use medicines and doctors, but we also need to think positively and believe in getting better to have a more complete recovery. David Almond presented the topic clearly and completely. Unanswered questions always leave a person's imagination full of 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 improve their world by turning them into reality. So dream, the world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.