The Graveyard Book: A Newbery Award Winner

The 10th anniversary edition of The Graveyard Book includes a foreword by Margaret Atwood as well as sketches from the illustrator, handwritten drafts, and Neil Gaiman’s Newbery acceptance speech.

IT TAKES A GRAVEYARD TO RAISE A CHILD.

Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn’t live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy—an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man Jack—who has already killed Bod’s family.

The Graveyard Book, a modern classic, is the only work ever to win both the Newbery (US) and Carnegie (UK) medals.

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Published Sep 28, 2010

368 pages

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Readers say *The Graveyard Book* is a captivating and imaginative tale blending dark, spooky elements with warmth and humor. Many praise Gaiman’s uniq...

Kiri

Feb 06, 2026

10/10 stars

BL. 5.1

Good for all ages above 5th grade for independent reading. Interesting enough for a read aloud for younger children grades 3-4.

abookwanderer

Oct 09, 2025

8/10 stars

I read The Graveyard Book with my thirteen year old son. We both enjoyed this not-too-spooky story. It was the perfect read for the Halloween season. It had just the right amount of scary.

Amanda Boyd

Sep 09, 2025

8/10 stars

A sweet and loving story with the usual Gaiman creep-twist. It was a simple read, but it kept me interested. I just kept reading, wanting to know what was going to happen to Bod! I wasn't disappointed although I almost wish for sequels of his new adventures.

wardbunch

Mar 26, 2025

8/10 stars

Reminded me a bit of early Roald Dahl. Just lovely.

Barbara ~

Dec 11, 2024

8/10 stars

Another author who was a pure delight to read. I heard it was very similar to The Jungle Book so I was expecting that with the same ending. Loved that it stands on its own and loved the unexpected ending. Recently, I have been complaining bitterly I could read a book and half way tell you how it ends and be 98% correct. I abhor that. Love it when the ending is unexpected and goes with the story line. Thank you, Mr. Gailman.