The Graveyard Book is a children’s audiobook by Neil Gaiman, who also wrote the Newbery Medal-winning novel The Wolves in the Walls. Like that book, it is illustrated by Dave McKean. It tells the story of Nobody Owens (known to his friends as Bod), a young boy raised from infancy by ghosts in a graveyard after his family are murdered.
For who is this book for ?
The Graveyard Book is for anyone who loves a good ghost story. Neil Gaiman’s lyrical writing and Dave McKean’s eerie illustrations make this book a spine-tingling read that kids will love.
Pros :
- The Graveyard Book is a children’s audiobook by Neil Gaiman, who also wrote the Newbery Medal-winning novel The Wolves in the Walls. Like that book, it is illustrated by Dave McKean.
- It tells the story of Nobody Owens (known to his friends as Bod), a young boy raised from infancy by ghosts in a graveyard after his family are murdered.
- The Graveyard Book features allusions to numerous classic works of literature, including Dracula, Hamlet, and Frankenstein.
Cons :
- It is very dark, and may be too intense for some young readers.
- It is a little slow in places.
- Some of the slang used by the characters can be difficult to understand at first.
Learn more about the author
Neil Gaiman is the best-selling author of novels, childrenās books, comics and graphic novels. His work has won numerous awards, including the Hugo Award for his novel American Gods and the Newbery Medal for The Wolves in the Walls.
Reader Reviews
“Absolutely enchanting! This was my first Neil Gaiman book and it definitely will not be my last. The Graveyard Book is a dark, whimsical tale that took me on an unforgettable journey. You can tell that a lot of care and thought went into creating these characters and the story itself.”
“The Graveyard Book audiobook tells the story of Nobody Owens, a young boy who is being brought up by ghosts in a graveyard. His family was murdered when he was just a baby and so now, instead of living with his parents, he lives among the dead. Bod has lots of adventures in the graveyard and makes some wonderful friends- including Silas, an enigmatic white rat necromancer; Scarlett Perkins, an adventurous girl whose life intersects with Bod’s more than once; and Trotter Jenkins, son of Tom (the groundskeeper) who knows all there is to know about ghouls!”
“The Graveyard Book”
“This atmospheric and spooky audiobook is perfect for listeners who love creepy ghost stories. Gaiman’s lyrical writing will entrance readers, while McKean’s eerie black-and-white illustrations will send shivers down their spine.”
