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Coraline

By Neil Gaiman
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Coraline is a dark, imaginative tale following a young girl named Coraline who discovers an alternative version of her life hidden behind a mysterious door in her new home. This parallel world initially seems ideal, with loving parents and delightful experiences, but soon reveals sinister intentions. Coraline must muster courage and wit to save herself and her real family from the dangers lurking in this uncanny realm.
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You might enjoy this book if you love gripping tales featuring brave young protagonists venturing into mysterious worlds. Perfect for those who appreciate a blend of fantasy, adventure, and a hint of spookiness, this story captivates with its imaginative plot and rich, atmospheric detail.

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Coraline

When a girl ventures through a hidden door she finds a secret world with shocking similarities to her own.

Discover Neil Gaiman's bewitching children's classic, an enthralling and deliciously creepy tale that's guaranteed to delight readers of all ages

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The bewitching classic children’s novel by Neil Gaiman, featuring spellbinding illustrations from Chris Riddell and an exclusive new introduction by the author.

'I was enthralled ... a marvellously strange and scary book' - Philip Pullman

'A masterpiece' - Terry Pratchett

There is something strange about Coraline’s new home.

It’s not the mist, or the cat that always seems to be watching her, nor the signs of danger that Miss Spink and Miss Forcible, her new neighbours, read in the tea leaves. It’s the other house – the one behind the old door in the drawing room.

Another mother and father with black-button eyes and papery skin are waiting for Coraline to join them there. And they want her to stay with them. For ever. She knows that if she ventures through that door, she may never come back.

This deliciously creepy, gripping novel is packed with glorious illustrations by Chris Riddell, and is guaranteed to delight and entrance readers of all ages.

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Coraline is praised for its blend of humour, creepiness, and emotional depth, attracting a wide age range of readers. It is described as a strange and enthralling tale that is both a dreamlike adventure and a traditional fairy story with a moral. Neil Gaiman's ability to subvert expectations in fantasy and horror is highlighted, making it a memorable and captivating read. Comparisons to classics like Alice in Wonderland and the Narnia Chronicles showcase Gaiman's storytelling prowess.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780747562108

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dave McKean
  • Illustrated by Dave McKean

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 142g

Pages: 192

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Neil Gaiman

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.

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