During one night the family of a young boy is brutally murdered. Fortunately, the little boy himself escapes the murderer because he had wandered off into the nearest graveyard. There he is given sanctuary by the local ‘people’ that agree he is in danger and needs to be protected. That wouldn’t strike anyone as odd if it weren’t for the fact that the people were dead. As time passes, the boy who has been given the name Nobody Owens is raised among the ghosts and studies the subjects of Fading, Dream walking and Terror. But Bod, as they call him, desires human contact and often runs away from ‘home’. What he doesn’t realize is that his murderer has been on the lookout for him ever since the night years ago and behind the walls of the graveyard he is no longer protected. Soon, Bod’s natural talent to get into trouble doesn’t go unnoticed. Mr. Jack who needs to repair his reputation from the botched job 14 years ago is on the way…
This story was gripping and original. It can be read by kids and adults alike.
Gaiman knows how to attract readers and keep them pinned to the book.
Even though it’s a story that takes place in a graveyard it’s not creepy but entertaining. In addition, Gaiman tries to write into the book some general knowledge for kids. I’m not a fan of re-reading books but I would make an exception to this one. Anyone who read the book Coraline will love this one even more.
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