The Graveyard Book
What's the Story?
What's the Buzz?
...Right from the start, Neil Gaiman's new novel, The Graveyard Book, has an edge. It isn't "part one" of anything; while the funereal world Gaiman introduces is as rich as anything he's worked on before, Graveyard comes to a satisfactory conclusion by its final page. For once, the hero gets the job done without needing a movie deal or a set of calendars. - AV Club
"Gaiman's narratives tend toward the episodic, and there are chapters of The Graveyard Book that could stand alone as discrete short stories. All the better for reading at bedtime, though, and what's lost in forward momentum is more than made up for by the outrageous riches of Gaiman's imagination." - Author Patrick Ness @ The Guardian
"The book itself is exciting and witty, some of it turns sinister but the tenderness which Gaiman builds into his characters and their interactions makes up for that. What I like about Gaiman books is that he doesn’t exploit one’s fears, instead I share in his wonder of the supernatural and feel entrenched in the story." - Man of La Book
"A good book has what every other good book posses beyond all ability to quantify: timelessness and the contemplation of certain universal truths. Like Winnie the Pooh, The Neverending Story, or Charlotte’s Web, The Graveyard Book has some undeniable quality that already feels ageless. In fact, I wish I had been a child when I read this." - Jawas Read Too
"The Graveyard Book is not just for children though the main protagonist is a child. In fact what stands out more than the story itself is the wonderful cast of characters in the graveyard." - Inter-Galaxy Portal
"The only slight problem I had with it is that I thought the beginning and end of the book were just placed there to give the story concept some focus and drive and seemed more forced than natural. I'm sure you could have had the same middle with a variety of beginnings and ends... However, I'm not really complaining, the book was fantastic." - Story Hobby
"I started The Graveyard Book with high expectations, and wasn’t disappointed: Like all the best children’s literature, it’s wildly imaginative, seductively scary, and a sophisticated read for both kids and adults." - Sam Downing
"Many of the chapters stand alone as short stories, but every small adventure adds up to form a complete tale that feels timeless and important. And the climactic scene towards the end is not to be missed." - Teen Reads
"You know when you enjoy a book so much you begin to slow down towards the end just to make the sweetness last? Well, Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book is one of those." - Tween Teacher
Where Can I learn More?
Even if you decide not to read The Graveyard Book, I'd suggest a visit to Mr Bobo's Remarkable Mouse Circus, Neil Gaiman's site for kids books. It's full of fun.
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