The Graveyard Book: A Captivating Tale of Ghostly Adventures
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Neil Gaiman, the maestro of dark fiction, tells the mesmerizing story of Nobody Owens, a kid raised by ghosts in a graveyard. Abandoned at birth and orphaned in a devastating attack, nobody finds refuge or a strange family among the graveyard's lifeless denizens.
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The Graveyard Book" tells a coming-of-age story
with a supernatural twist. Nobody learns the laws of the graveyard,
the history of its inhabitants, and the dangers that lurk beyond
its walls as he grows older. With its mix of horror, fantasy, and
comforting moments, this work is ideal for aficionados of gothic
literature and those looking for a unique Halloween experience.
Nobody Owens, sometimes known as Bod among his pals, is a
totally typical boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't
live in a graveyard, being reared and educated by ghosts and
guarded by a lone figure who belongs to neither the living nor the
dead.
Bod faces dangers and adventures in the graveyard, including
the bizarre and terrifying threat of the Sleer, a gravestone
entrance to a desert that leads to the city of ghouls, friendship
with a witch, and much more.
But the actual threat is in the land of the living, where the
man Jack lives and has already murdered Bod's family.
Neil Gaiman's blockbuster novel, illustrated by award-winning
Dave McKean, is a deliciously dark masterpiece.
Publisher | HarperCollins; First Edition (September 30, 2008) |
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Language | English |
Hardcover | 368 pages |
ISBN-10 | 0060530928 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0060530921 |
Reading age | 10 - 13 years |
Lexile measure | 820L |
Grade level | 5 - 6 |
Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
Dimensions | 5.25 x 1.14 x 8 inches |
Customer Reviews | 4.7 (16,120 ratings) |
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