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Coraline by Neil Gaiman is a bewitching classic children's novel that masterfully blends elements of fantasy and horror. When young Coraline Jones moves into a new flat with her parents, she discovers a mysterious door that leads to an eerily similar yet sinister version of her own world. This new world is inhabited by her "Other Mother" and "Other Father," who have black-button eyes, papery skin, and an unsettling desire for Coraline to stay with them forever.
Determined to return to her real life, Coraline must confront terrifying challenges and use her wit and bravery to outsmart the Other Mother. Along the way, she encounters peculiar neighbours like Miss Spink and Miss Forcible, who see signs of danger in tea leaves, and a mysteriously watchful cat that becomes an unexpected ally.
This deliciously creepy, gripping novel offers a haunting reading experience, enhanced by Chris Riddell's spellbinding illustrations that bring the story's eerie atmosphere to life. Neil Gaiman's imaginative narrative is further complemented by an exclusive new introduction by the author, giving readers deeper insights into the making of this modern classic.
"I was enthralled ... a marvellously strange and scary book." – Philip Pullman
"A masterpiece." – Terry Pratchett
Rich with vivid imagery and unforgettable characters, Coraline is a tale that delves into themes of courage, curiosity, and the power of love and family. Guaranteed to captivate and haunt readers of all ages, this is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a touch of the extraordinary in their tales.
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Coraline by Neil Gaiman is lauded as a masterpiece of delicate horror, combining the finest elements of a fairy tale with a thrilling narrative that captivates readers. Reviewers describe it as marvellously strange, scary, and enthralling, appealing to an audience from children to adults. The book is praised for its gripping nightmare imagery, conventional fairy tale structure with a moral, and splendid originality, all wrapped in Gaiman's subversive take on magic, horror, and fantasy.
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ISBN: 9781408841754
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 October 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Chris Riddell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 177g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Neil Gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the Carnegie and Newbery Medals for the same work – The Graveyard Book. Many of his books, including Coraline and Stardust, have been made into films; Neverwhere has been adapted for TV and radio; and American Gods and Good Omens have been adapted into major TV series. He has also written two episodes of Doctor Who and appeared in The Simpsons as himself. Chris Riddell is a much loved illustrator and acclaimed political cartoonist. He has won the Costa Children’s Book Award, the Nestlé Gold Award is the only artist to have won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times, most recently for his illustrations in The Sleeper and the Spindle. He was Waterstones Children’s Laureate from 2015 to 2017 and has illustrated the work of many celebrated children’s authors, including five Neil Gaiman titles and J.K. Rowling’s The Tales of Beedle the Bard. He is the author of the bestselling Goth Girl and Ottoline series and co-creator of The Edge Chronicles.
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