Matthew Skelton
Matthew Skelton is a British author known for his captivating children's books. His debut novel, "Endymion Spring," blends historical mystery with fantasy, earning critical acclaim. Skelton's background in English literature and his PhD from Oxford University inspire his richly woven narratives. Passionate about storytelling, he crafts tales that spark imagination and curiosity in young readers, establishing himself as a distinctive voice in children's literature.
Book summaries for books written by Matthew Skelton
Quotes
There is no power on Earth like a book.
Books are like people, in that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.
Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.
Sometimes a book is the only weapon we have in the battle against reality.
A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end.
A book is a mirror: If an ape looks into it an apostle is hardly likely to look out.
A room without books is like a body without a soul.
Books have a unique way of stopping time in a particular moment and saying: Let’s not forget this.
A book is a gift you can open again and again.
Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination and the journey. They are home.
Books are like a mirror. If an ass looks in, you can't expect an angel to look out.
Books are the ultimate Dumpees: put them down and they’ll wait for you forever; pay attention to them and they always love you back.