About this title: In his first full-length novel for middle-graders since the international bestseller "Coraline," Neil Gaiman introduces Bod, a boy who is the only living resident of a graveyard. Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead?
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780060530938ISBN:0060530936
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Very Good. read more
Binding: Library Binding
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780060530938ISBN:0060530936
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780060530938ISBN:0060530936
Description: McKean, Dave. Good. Library binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 312 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780060530921ISBN:0060530928
Description: McKean, Dave. New in new dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 312 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile. brand new hardcover with dustjacket read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780060530921ISBN:0060530928
Description: McKean, Dave. New. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 312 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780747596837ISBN:0747596832
Description: Very Good. Minor rubbing to edges and extremities, otherwise unread. Next working day dispatch from the UK. Please contact us with any queries. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
Date Published: 2008-10-01
ISBN-13:9780060530921ISBN:0060530928
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Edition: Unabridged
Binding: Audiobook CD
Publisher: HarperChildrensAudio
Date Published: 9/30/2008
ISBN-13:9780061551895ISBN:0061551899
Description: New. 0061551899 Brand New Book With Remainder Mark. May Have Slight Shelf Wear. In-Stock Now For Immediate Secure Packaging & Delivery. read more
Description: Dave McKean. Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. -----------hard cover, a Near Fine copy, in a Near Fine dust jacket, illustrated by Dave McKean, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo. read more
Edition: CHILDREN'S ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780747594802ISBN:0747594805
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 304 pages. Stunningly illustrated by chris riddell, who brings the ghouls, ghosts and hero wonderfully to life in this fantastic ghost adventure story, laced with menace and humour illustrations edition children's ed (Paperback) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780060530938ISBN:0060530936
Description: McKean, Dave. New. Library binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 312 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Edition: ADULT ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780747598626ISBN:0747598622
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 320 pages. Adult edition of neil gaiman's highly anticipated new novel, stunningly illustrated by gaiman's long-time collaborator, dave mckean. illustrations edition adult ed (Paperback) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780060530921ISBN:0060530928
Description: McKean, Dave. New. No dust jacket as issued. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 312 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780747569015ISBN:0747569010
Description: Fine. Minor rubbing to edges and extremities, otherwise unread. Next working day dispatch from the UK. Please contact us with any queries. read more
Binding: Spoken Word Compact Disc
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens
Date Published: 2008-10-01
ISBN-13:9780061551895ISBN:0061551899
Description: NEW. Spoken Word Compact Disc. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780061551895. read more
"Fun, thoughtful, and sweet read. The main character, Bod, is a boy raised by the kind-hearted ghosts of a graveyard since he was an infant. The main plot of the book loosely revolves around a menacing threat against the main character and the inevitable confrontation, but it doesn't really dwell on it. Although Gaiman does his normally solid job of bridging worlds like they've always existed like this, the best parts of the book are the many soft touches about getting to around 14 years old. The understated themes of the book: finding your place, the transitions and sacrifices (wanted or not) that occur as you move from one phase of your life to the next, living your life, etc. should find a receptive audience among readers of all ages."
"This book begins with the horrifying murder of an entire family in their home ? or almost the entire family, as a toddler manages to slip away into the night and away from the immediate danger lurking in his home. The reader, like the toddler, is spared witnessing violence.
The toddler is rescued by the neighbors, to begin the adventure of a very unconventional life. The neighbors live in a graveyard, and they protect and care for the toddler in only the best fashion that the dead can provide!
Adopted by the childless couple, Mr. and Mrs. Owens, the toddler is named Nobody Owens, because he looks like nobody but himself. He became known as Bod, (the shortened version of Nobody), and is given the ?Freedom of the Graveyard?. Also bestowed with the Freedom of the Graveyard is Silas, the resident of the graveyard who is capable of traveling between the graveyard and the rest of the world. Silas accepts responsibility for procuring food for the living child and eventually becomes his tutor. Bod, who knows no other life, discovers a balance between the living and the dead.
While Bod attempts to learn history from the graveyard denizens, or perhaps the ghostly art of ?Fading?, the reader learns about the continued threat of the murderer of Bod?s family and why Bod?s existence continues to threaten the murderer. As this coming of age tale unfolds, we also learn the truth about those plotting against Bod and the mysterious origins of some of Bod?s tutors. As supernatural as all of his surroundings appear, Bod is like other boys in that he belongs to a family, discovers love, makes friends, and develops toward adulthood. All these things prepare him for the day when he must leave the graveyard and return to live the life for which he was born.
To some analysts concerned with the trend in paranormal juvenile and young adult literature, it is understandable why there would be some apprehension toward recommending this book to young readers, and perhaps this could be the only negative aspect of the book. After all, books concerning murder and violence are universally considered unsuitable for young readers. However, once the true nature of the book is revealed, it should dispel any apprehension of the paranormal, horror, or violence and see that this is really a story of caring, presented in a way that is suitable for young readers.
This book engages the reader from the first sentence in which we immediately want to know who holds the murder weapon, and why. The characters are believable in their reactions and emotions although they are wholly imaginary. The graveyard represents a place of safety in which Bod is able to rely when threatened by the murderer or by other unworldly perils. In a place that should be ultimately foreboding, Bod instead learns what it means to live life to the fullest.
The writing is excellent and the storyline is compelling. This book was selected to receive the 2008 Newbery Award. The author says that it was unlikely to be selected because the award is generally bestowed upon works of more serious intent, and not one intended to be a fun read. And a fun read it is! Although consistent with the current trend in paranormal subject matter in juvenile books, this work would be enjoyed by readers who don?t normally read horror or ghost stories. Even though the paranormal aspect is an intrinsic component of the story, it is not the key message of the book.
I found this book to keep my interest through all the adventures and experiences of Bod Owens. The pace would not allow me to set the book down. The tempo of the story combined with the excellent storyline will certainly appeal to young readers. It is the perfect vehicle for escapism. It is one that easily takes the reader away from reality and returns the reader again, in a quite fun and touching manner."
"A very good book. Bod is an interesting character, and his guardians and teachers are fun and funny. I'm pretty sure nothing Gaiman writes can ever be boring, and this one is no exception. For the record, I'm absolutely over the moon that a book I feel great about recommending to my kids, won the Newbery medal. An author I know, and a book I was going to read anyway, won. Imagine that. The only reason there are not five stars on this review, is that I felt the story was too....well....easy, i guess is the best way to describe it. I never questioned that everything would be fine, that it would all work out in the end. It was missing a little suspense, but perhaps that's a symptom of a story based on a classic novel. Anyway, read this book, and recommend it to lots of kids. This year, we've got a winner we can stand behind, at least I can. If you don't like dead people, you'll have to wait another year."
Ghosts are fantasy Carved deep from wishful thinking. More real than the real. ___________________
Gaiman's The Graveyard Book is new favourite of mine. The story is brisk, the writing whimsical, and the characters well-rendered. Gaiman's work here is a slow-build, with more and more pieces being gradually revealed through seemingly little-related chapters. The Graveyard book comprises a series of small stories about Bod Owen (orphan-by-murder) as he grows to his majority, that when coiled and concluded reveal a greater story, bittersweet and heartfelt.
Absolutely charming. I will read this again many times over the years."
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