The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 🟊🟊🟊🟊🟊

At first, I was skeptical of a book that features a boy who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard but by the end of the second chapter I was captivated. In the opening chapter the boy’s parents are killed and he escapes by wondering out of his bed and into the graveyard down the street. All the ghosts have so much to teach the boy called Nobody Owens, Bod for short. With the help of a half human, half ghost guardian Bod survives to adulthood. As he matures, he learns of a secret Society of “Jacks” that’s mission is to kill him, These are the same people that killed his parents. Will he escape a second time?

This book is a great adventure, with a well-developed plot and fascinating characters. All the quirky ghosts have wonderful personalities, and the books mystery keeps the reader turning the pages. This young adult book is going on the must-read list for my grandchildren.

Relevant Information	Content Review
Published In: 2008	Profanity: None
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers, Inc.	Violence: Murder
Age Level: 10-12 years	Sexual: None
AR Level: 5.1	Mature Themes: Supernatural
Pages: 312
Stars: 5 Awards: 2009 Newbery Medal