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Loading... The Graveyard Bookby Neil Gaiman
 BrookeAshley | May 21, 2013 |  Book:The Graveyard Book Author: Neil Gaiman Characters: Nobody Owens, AKA, Bod, his graveyard family and Jack Setting: graveyard Theme: Adventure, mystery and fantasy Genre: Fiction Audience: ages 8 + Curriculum: Good book for imagination and could be good for high/low students since Gaiman is also a famous graphic novel writer and has been transitioning into children’s literature. I could see this being used Summary: Bod, AKA Nobody Owens, escapes the assassin Jack who killed his parents while he was an infant was spared. But was only kept alive because he was raised by ghost and another guardian who is neither a ghost or human. Eventually, Jack finds Bod is still alive and comes after him again. This time Bod must be willing to fight his own battle. Personal Response: Another great tale by Neil Gaiman, who is a magnificent story teller. A man who creates stories of fantasy and adventure like no other contemporary author. The story almost reminds me of Harry Potter’s story line. Just not as long of a series and little more morbid, a blend between his Coraline and Harry Potter. Good, all the same. So if you liked those books you’ll definitely enjoy this one. The ending a like many children’s books have a that happy ending but with a Gaiman twist. (  ) Je2nif4 | May 20, 2013 | Next, I want a book all about Silas. I pretty much hung out for the parts where he appeared, although the rest is up to par with what I expect from Neil Gaiman. An interesting take on the coming of age story, but there was something lacking that I couldn't quite put my finger on. Something missing. But recommended for a nice, light read. And the illustrations are adorable. (  ) thessaly | May 8, 2013 | WATCH BOOK TRAILER After losing his family, a toddler wanders into a graveyard, where he will be raised by the groundskeeper and the ghosts that dwell there. As he grows up, he learns that his family’s killer is still out there looking for him. KilmerMSLibrary | Apr 30, 2013 | Wonderful read! You can read my review of The Graveyard Book on my blog (contains some spoilers): http://www.rulethewaves.net/blog/?p=2102 (  ) caffeinatedlife | Apr 26, 2013 |
 Gaiman writes with charm and humor, and again he has a real winner. Gaiman's narratives tend toward the episodic, and there are chapters of The Graveyard Book that could stand alone as discrete short stories. All the better for reading at bedtime, though, and what's lost in forward momentum is more than made up for by the outrageous riches of Gaiman's imagination Like a bite of dark Halloween chocolate, this novel proves rich, bittersweet and very satisfying. This is fine work, from beginning to end, and the best bedtime story read-aloud material I've encountered in a long time. Can't wait until my daughter's old enough to read this to. While “The Graveyard Book” will entertain people of all ages, it’s especially a tale for children. Gaiman’s remarkable cemetery is a place that children more than anyone would want to visit. They would certainly want to look for Silas in his chapel, maybe climb down (if they were as brave as Bod) to the oldest burial chamber, or (if they were as reckless) search for the ghoul gate. Children will appreciate Bod’s occasional mistakes and bad manners, and relish his good acts and eventual great ones. The story’s language and humor are sophisticated, but Gaiman respects his readers and trusts them to understand. Was inspired by
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I do agree with the general consensus that the motives of the villain are a little hazy, but it only bothered me a smidgen. I largely attribute this to the fact that the previous three books I read left me hoping something would delight me again. (