The Graveyard Book
With the approach of Halloween, a book titled The Graveyard Book seems as if it would be a book of ghostly horror. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman is a unique read. It starts out and ends with a story of murder. In between the book becomes a story of growing up and friendship as it follows the life of Bod Owens, a young boy, an intended murder victim, who ends up being adopted by the supernatural residents of a cemetery. The middle of the book is about Bod’s adventures in the cemetery. He acquires some supernatural abilities and cultivates friendships with both the living and dead. As the book nears the end, the boy entering his teens begins to venture outside the graveyard where he discovers the dangers of living beyond the safety of the cemetery. For those of you wondering if this is a good book, consider the fact that it has won several awards, including the Newberry Award in 2009.
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Rachael
11/21/2013 11:45:11 pm
I read that book, it was very good. I just didn't get to the end i had to leave for summer break. Once I'm done with the series I am reading right now I will finish The Graveyard Book.
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Paige
11/21/2013 11:45:49 pm
This book looks like a really good book, I would really like to read this so time.
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brody
11/21/2013 11:46:46 pm
I think that it sounds like a scary book and has a lot of adventures in it. i would really like that kind of book because i like scary books.
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Koby
2/8/2015 11:33:05 pm
This book seems good because i really like books that are spooky and scary and i might check out this book some time.
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hunter mccleese
2/9/2015 01:22:37 am
i would not reed this book because it seems to kreepy
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Rachel C
2/9/2015 02:34:48 am
I haven't read this book yet but my brother has and it looks pretty good. I haven't read very much mystery or scary books but this one seems very good.
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Nautica
2/9/2015 03:44:09 am
Sounds like a great book. That's just the kinda book i want to take home and read all night long!! Need to check it out when I'm done with mine now!!<3
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Ethan G
2/12/2015 01:37:20 am
Ive read this book and i feel like a lot of things weren't explained. i liked the sorta family he develops at the graveyard but the conflict wasn't well thought out
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Ashleigh Drake
2/12/2015 04:33:34 am
This book seems really good to read, because it reminds me of a few shows on the Investigation Discovery channel. Also, I love suspense.
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