When the Man Jack murders his family, Nobody is raised by the Owens’ ghosts in the graveyard. Growing up he is taught all the things that a young boy should know: how to fade and dreamwalk, open Ghoul Gates. These tricks allow Bod to get out of all sorts of trouble. But will he escape the mysterious Man Jack for a second time?
I listened to the audio version of this book. I hear that there are lovely illustrations in the print version of this Newberry Award winner, but I don’t feel like I missed anything by listening to it. Neil Gaiman does a great job reading it. Bela Fleck wrote and performed the musical interludes. I have to say that, while I enjoyed it, I definitely didn’t like it as much as Coraline. The Graveyard Book was a little slow moving at times, while Coraline was action-packed from beginning to end. A good read for middle graders that like books with adventure and a touch of creepiness.
I listened to the audio version of this book. I hear that there are lovely illustrations in the print version of this Newberry Award winner, but I don’t feel like I missed anything by listening to it. Neil Gaiman does a great job reading it. Bela Fleck wrote and performed the musical interludes. I have to say that, while I enjoyed it, I definitely didn’t like it as much as Coraline. The Graveyard Book was a little slow moving at times, while Coraline was action-packed from beginning to end. A good read for middle graders that like books with adventure and a touch of creepiness.
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