The Graveyard Book

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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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.

Anonymous

Aug 22, 2024

10/10 stars

I thought Bod offered a great example of a character who must struggle to make decisions based on what little he knows about life and in situations of facing danger. Although the scifi element is obviously unrealistic, the uncertainty, danger and fear would certainly translate over to a young reader, just as they did to me.

DaileyBean

Aug 14, 2024

10/10 stars

FANTASTIC!
Just my second book read by Neil Gaiman, but not my last! This was lots of fun!

Shahna

Jul 18, 2024

8/10 stars

I like it.
I like that each chapter shows Bod growing up and learning new things,
I like that he explored different parts of the graveyard.
The end is great. Well, the second to last end. That actual end us sad.
It’s fun and a wee bit creepy. I like graveyards.

AbigailEspinal

Jun 26, 2024

10/10 stars

Perhaps one of the greatest children's books of all time. Mr. Gaiman has crafted a tale so full of child-like wonder, yet still containing a stellar haunting quality, which I believe every single person, young and old alike, should experience. I was first introduced to this fantastic tale in middle school during my year's "Battle of the Books". I instantly feel in love with the characters, the adventures, and one of the most hopeful and inspiring endings of all time. When I read it again as an adult years later, I fell in love all over again. To sum it all up in one word: incredible.