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Coraline Paperback – April 24, 2012
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This edition of New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman’s modern classic, Coraline—also an Academy Award-nominated film—is enriched with a foreword from the author, a reader's guide, and more.
"Coraline discovered the door a little while after they moved into the house...."
When Coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own (only better), things seem marvelous.
But there's another mother there, and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.
Coraline will have to fight with all her wit and courage if she is to save herself and return to her ordinary life.
Neil Gaiman's Coraline is a can't-miss classic that enthralls readers age 8 to 12 but also adults who enjoy a perfect smart spooky read.
- Print length208 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Lexile measure740L
- Dimensions5.12 x 0.42 x 7.62 inches
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication dateApril 24, 2012
- ISBN-100380807343
- ISBN-13978-0380807345
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This beloved tale has now become a visual feast in this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel adaptation. | A novel for readers of all ages that explores the hopes, fears, dreams, and nightmares repackaged with elegant original watercolor art. | The #1 New York Times bestselling author’s critically acclaimed novel for readers of all ages, now in a special trade paperback edition. |
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“Gaiman’s tale is inventive, scary, thrilling and finally affirmative. Readers young and old will find something to startle them.” — Washington Post Book World
“A modern ghost story with all the creepy trimmings…Well done.” — New York Times Book Review
“Coraline is by turns creepy and funny, bittersweet and playful…can be read quickly and enjoyed deeply.” — San Francisco Chronicle Book Review
“A magnificently creepy story. Coraline is spot on.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Gaiman’s pacing is superb, and he steers the tension of the tale with a deft and practiced narrative touch.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, rise to your feet and applaud: Coraline is the real thing.” — Philip Pullman, The Guardian
“The most splendidly original, weird, and frightening book I have read, and yet full of things children will love.” — Diana Wynne Jones
“It has the delicate horror of the finest fairy tales, and it is a masterpiece.” — Terry Pratchett
“An electrifyingly creepy tale likely to haunt young readers for many moons.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“ Walk through the door and you’ll believe in love, magic, and the power of good over evil.” — USA Today
“So wonderfully whimsical that readers of all ages will hungrily devour itCoraline is destined to become a classic. — Globe and Mail (Toronto)
“Chilly, finely-wrought prose, a truly weird setting and a fable that taps into our most uncomfortable fears.” — Times Educational Supplement
“A deliciously scary book that we loved reading together as a family.” — Orson Scott Card
“Beautifully spooky. Gaiman actually seems to understand the way children think. ” — Christian Science Monitor
“A frighteningly realistic fantasy. Lean crisp prose adds to the suspense and propels the story, and the eerie black-and-white illustrations by Dave McKean heighten the nightmarish quality of the tale.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“Kids will hang on every word. Coraline is a character with whom they will surely identify, and they will love being frightened out of their shoes. This is just right for all those requests for a scary book.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
From the Back Cover
"Coraline discovered the door a little while after they moved into the house. . . ."
When Coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own (only better), things seem marvelous.
But there's another mother there, and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.
Coraline will have to fight with all her wit and courage if she is to save herself and return to her ordinary life.
Celebrating ten years of Neil Gaiman's first modern classic for young readers, this edition is enriched with a brand-new foreword from the author, a reader's guide, and more.
About the Author
Neil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling and multi-award winning author and creator of many beloved books, graphic novels, short stories, film, television and theatre for all ages. He is the recipient of the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, and many Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner Awards. Neil has adapted many of his works to television series, including Good Omens (co-written with Terry Pratchett) and The Sandman. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College. For a lot more about his work, please visit: https://www.neilgaiman.com/
Dave McKean is best known for his work on Neil Gaiman's Sandman series of graphic novels and for his CD covers for musicians from Tori Amos to Alice Cooper. He also illustrated Neil Gaiman's picture books The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, The Wolves in the Walls, and Crazy Hair. He is a cult figure in the comic book world, and is also a photographer.
Product details
- Publisher : HarperCollins; Reprint,Anniversary edition (April 24, 2012)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0380807343
- ISBN-13 : 978-0380807345
- Reading age : 9+ years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 740L
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.12 x 0.42 x 7.62 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the authors
Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, and The Graveyard Book. Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. He is a Professor in the Arts at Bard College.
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Philip Craig Russell (born October 30, 1951 in Wellsville, Ohio), also known as P. Craig Russell, is an American comic book writer, artist, and illustrator. His work has won multiple Harvey and Eisner Awards.
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Customers find the book well-written and enjoyable. They describe the story as creepy and suspenseful, touching upon classic horror tropes. The illustrations are described as amazing and imaginative, making the world feel surreal. Readers enjoy the fun and engaging storyline, describing it as a compelling modern fairy tale. They praise the memorable characters and their resourcefulness.
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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it well-written and relatable. The narration is described as subtle and enjoyable.
"...As I had heard many good things about Coraline, and it's written for readers aged 9 and up, I thought it would be a safe enough option for me...." Read more
"...The book itself was easy reading but also very enjoyable for child or adult. Five stars when it comes to the story itself...." Read more
"...It’s a perfect book to read especially during the fall months." Read more
"...This is very relatable. Gaiman really manages to capture the child's perspective of Coraline roaming around her home and the grounds outside...." Read more
Customers enjoy the creepiness of the book. They find it suspenseful and dark, with a cat without a name. The story touches upon classic horror tropes and is filled with twists and turns that keep readers engaged. Overall, customers describe the book as engaging and exciting.
"...also weaves some wonderful themes in the story about love, family, fear, and bravery...." Read more
"...-like any other Neil Gaiman story, this one is captivating, eerie and unique...." Read more
"...Coraline has a real voice in her thoughts, actions and words. Her parents too...." Read more
"...imposing, and maintains a light, tripping touch which strikes the perfectly balanced tone, allowing both reader and heroine to remain calm in the..." Read more
Customers find the book's illustrations amazing and imaginative. They describe it as a beautifully rendered trip into a surreal world that feels like a bit like Wonderland. The book is described as beautiful and well-written. Readers appreciate the original idea and story behind Coraline, couched in the tone and style of a young fairy tale.
"...At first, the other flat is really nice. The food there is much better, and her bedroom has a toy box with windup toys that are great fun...." Read more
"...-like any other Neil Gaiman story, this one is captivating, eerie and unique...." Read more
"I loved this book it was so fun, I’m 17 but it was still such a beautiful book...." Read more
"...This story has all the "wonder" of Wonderland. Nothing is as it seems and all is fascinating in its absurdity...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book. They find it fun and enjoyable, with a quick mood setting that creates an unforgettable atmosphere. The book is described as a magical and harrowing journey into a haunted house.
"...much better, and her bedroom has a toy box with windup toys that are great fun. There's also another mother and another father...." Read more
"I loved this book it was so fun, I’m 17 but it was still such a beautiful book...." Read more
"...This feels like a short novella. A fast read. It quickly strikes a mood and sets the stage for a dark, adventurous fairy tale...." Read more
"...Oh what a breath of fresh air Coraline was...." Read more
Customers enjoy the fairy tale quality of the book. They describe it as an engaging modern fairy tale with a dark twist. Readers enjoy the storyline and how everything comes together. The book is described as a fascinating novel full of magic and evil, creating a magical world.
"...It quickly strikes a mood and sets the stage for a dark, adventurous fairy tale. Definitely recommended...." Read more
"...chapters a night over the course of a week, which was a delightful way to end each day...." Read more
"...This is a dark fairy tale of two separate worlds, two alternate realities, where things are similar but wholly dissimilar...." Read more
"...If this were just an excellent piece of children's fiction it would easily deserve five stars...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's character development. They find the characters lovely, inspiring, and brave. The heroine is described as a true person doing very brave things. The characters show depth of meaning in a short book.
"...In addition to all the great characters of both the creepy and non-creepy variety, Gaiman also weaves some wonderful themes in the story about love,..." Read more
"...Both heroes and villain show a shocking depth of meaning and character in such a short book - the Beldam is a textbook study of a needy, vampiric..." Read more
"...As a main character, Coraline goes through a believable character arch which any child could learn from, from self-centered and sulky to other-..." Read more
"...Coraline as a character was great, the house she lives in was a prefect mix of mundane and strange, the beldam was a great villain, and the story..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's dark tone, despite being written for young readers. They appreciate the illustrations that set a foreboding mood. The story takes you into a deep dark world with shadows and textures, while maintaining enough light moments, humor, and fun to keep it engaging.
"...A fast read. It quickly strikes a mood and sets the stage for a dark, adventurous fairy tale. Definitely recommended...." Read more
"...Coraline is horror light. All the creepy richness of a regular horror novel but with a light, happy ending instead...." Read more
"...The narration is delightfully subtle, never imposing, and maintains a light, tripping touch which strikes the perfectly balanced tone, allowing both..." Read more
"As an adult I liked this story. It was freaky and dark but I enjoyed it and it left me with a good feeling...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's message about bravery. They find it relatable and charming, with a heroine who is courageous and determined. The main theme is courage, and readers appreciate the heroine's fortitude and courage. The book is described as beautifully written and has a nice meaning.
"...some wonderful themes in the story about love, family, fear, and bravery...." Read more
"...: Even if you don't like horror, pick up this beautifully written children's book about bravery, boredom, and getting everything you want...." Read more
"...The major motif behind the work is bravery, being boot-shakingly scared yet pushing forward in efforts to do the right thing...." Read more
"...shares many themes with these classic tales: it’s about sacrifice and bravery, and being careful what you wish for...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022Coraline and her parents have moved in to a new flat, and things seem wonderful. But, Coraline's parents are too busy for her, so she goes exploring. As she does so, she finds that the new flat has twenty-one windows and fourteen doors. Of those fourteen doors, thirteen open and can be passed through. The fourteenth, though, when Coraline's mother unlocks and opens the door, has only a brick wall behind it.
Or does it?
Because when Coraline unlocks and opens the fourteenth door, there isn't a brick wall there. Instead, she discovers another flat - which looks exactly like her own. At first, the other flat is really nice. The food there is much better, and her bedroom has a toy box with windup toys that are great fun. There's also another mother and another father. And they want Coraline to become their other daughter. But, in order to do so, Coraline would have to change.
And that's where the trouble begins.
I must confess that I am not one to read scary stories. If I do, I do so during the daytime, with all the lights on in the house. You can never be sure when the scary monsters will come out, after all. As such, I have not read many books by Mr. Gaiman. This is only the third, the first two being Odd and the Frost Giants and Norse Mythology - neither one of which falls into the category of scary story. As I had heard many good things about Coraline, and it's written for readers aged 9 and up, I thought it would be a safe enough option for me.
I loved it.
It did still scare me (I freely admit to being an adult scaredy cat), but I continued listening. As Coraline puts it, "when you're scared but you still do it anyway, that's brave." For Coraline, I was brave.
I should first point out that I listened to the audiobook, which was narrated by Mr. Gaiman himself. I am often leery of author-read audiobooks because, while they may be wizards with the written word, narrating involves an entirely different skill-set, and many authors just don't have it. Neil Gaiman does. His narration absolutely pulled me right into the story from the very beginning, and his knowledge of the story and the characters meant that he knew exactly what to emphasize and where to add tension to make the audiobook a truly great experience.
From the beginning, when Coraline has to entertain herself because her parents don't have time for her to the end when Coraline finally ... no, I shouldn't say that. I don't want to give away spoilers. Anyway, from the beginning to the end, Gaiman weaves a tale that is fantastical, suspenseful, and wonderful. I loved the running - not really a joke or a gag, so much as a continuation of incompetency, so we'll go with that - the running incompetency of the other residents in Coraline's building being unable to say her name correctly; they keep calling her Caroline, even after she has corrected them...multiple times.
Beyond the human characters - and I'm including other mother and other father in that category despite their being ... not really human - are the animal characters with which Coraline interacts multiple times. The rats. Oh. My. God. The rats. They sang. And I'm not talking about pretty little songs written by Disney musicians that will make you feel all happy and light. Oh, no. These rats sang songs that were dark and creepy and just... *shivers*.
But, also... I loved those rats. I don't know why. There might be something wrong with me. But I thought they were great characters, and that's not even considering the old man who trains them. Then there's the cat. That cat is perfect, as anyone who has ever been owned by a cat can attest.
In addition to all the great characters of both the creepy and non-creepy variety, Gaiman also weaves some wonderful themes in the story about love, family, fear, and bravery. As such, despite the creepiness of this story, I suspect that will become one of those stories that I revisit around Halloween each year, whether that's as a reread or a relisten.
What about you? Will you also take a chance on this story? I vote for yes, but you obviously have the deciding vote...
- Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024This review is split into two parts, first is the story itself.
-like any other Neil Gaiman story, this one is captivating, eerie and unique. The book is nothing like the movie there are a lot of differences and they took quite a bit of Liberty when making the movie. I recommend you read the book even if you've seen the movie because the way it is written it's almost a whole another story but with similar plot points. The book itself was easy reading but also very enjoyable for child or adult. Five stars when it comes to the story itself.
Second part of review- the bookseller
-if you go to buy a copy of this used I do not recommend ordering from GreatBookDealz. First and foremost it took them ages to ship this book and after almost a month of waiting I had almost given up hope until it finally arrived (this was after Amazon sent me a message saying if it had not arrived by a certain date that they were going to refund me because it was taking so long). The tracking never updated either until the last minute so I never even knew where the package was in transit which is frustrating.
The long wait was disappointing especially since it didn't have far to go, I ordered this near the beginning of October and wanted to receive it so I could read it before Halloween but didn't receive it until November. The other disappointing thing was someone had taken a highlighter to parts of the book but that was not specified in the description. The only thing they specified was that the cover had wear which is normal for used books.
I don't per say mind the highlighter marks but would liked to have been made aware of it beforehand. The wait time was horrible and I definitely will not order any more used books from that seller!
5.0 out of 5 stars "The story is amazing"-"Don't buy from GreatBookDealz"This review is split into two parts, first is the story itself.
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024
-like any other Neil Gaiman story, this one is captivating, eerie and unique. The book is nothing like the movie there are a lot of differences and they took quite a bit of Liberty when making the movie. I recommend you read the book even if you've seen the movie because the way it is written it's almost a whole another story but with similar plot points. The book itself was easy reading but also very enjoyable for child or adult. Five stars when it comes to the story itself.
Second part of review- the bookseller
-if you go to buy a copy of this used I do not recommend ordering from GreatBookDealz. First and foremost it took them ages to ship this book and after almost a month of waiting I had almost given up hope until it finally arrived (this was after Amazon sent me a message saying if it had not arrived by a certain date that they were going to refund me because it was taking so long). The tracking never updated either until the last minute so I never even knew where the package was in transit which is frustrating.
The long wait was disappointing especially since it didn't have far to go, I ordered this near the beginning of October and wanted to receive it so I could read it before Halloween but didn't receive it until November. The other disappointing thing was someone had taken a highlighter to parts of the book but that was not specified in the description. The only thing they specified was that the cover had wear which is normal for used books.
I don't per say mind the highlighter marks but would liked to have been made aware of it beforehand. The wait time was horrible and I definitely will not order any more used books from that seller!
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024I loved this book it was so fun, I’m 17 but it was still such a beautiful book. I was a huge fan of the movie and thought I should read the book since it’s usually better and it turns they are both so great. It’s a perfect book to read especially during the fall months.
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- Ariel WReviewed in Canada on July 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Coraline 10th Anniversary Edition 🗝️💀
I've always loved the movie "Coraline," so I was excited to get my hands on this 10th Anniversary Edition of the book. It's a beautiful edition, with a gorgeous cover and a special ribbon bookmark. The book itself is just as captivating as the movie, with its dark and imaginative story. Neil Gaiman's writing is truly magical, and the illustrations by Dave McKean are stunning. I especially loved the way the book captures the creepy atmosphere of the Other World. If you're a fan of the movie, or just looking for a great fantasy novel, I highly recommend this edition.
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Júlia Santos SimõesReviewed in Brazil on November 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo!
Edição linda! Ótimo livro!
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LeserReviewed in Germany on September 6, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Phänomenal
Ich wurde durch den Film aufmerksam auf das Buch und das hat der Geschichte noch einmal mehr Details gegeben und sie tiefer gemacht. Mich hat das Buch total überzeugt.
Das Buch kann man gerne einem jungen Fan des Films schenken, um die Englischkenntnisse zu vertiefen.
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Una lectura imprescindible si estás en el camino de aprender a cuidar de tu salud, entender lo mucho que podemos hacer diariamente para prevenir enfermedades tanto físicas, como mentales. Me sentí totalmente alineada con la visión integral de la salud de Borja y sin duda recomiendo este libro también a profesionales de la salud que quieran ampliar su visión, romper paradigmas e incluso comenzar a cuidarse más para divulgar desde el ejemplo. Muchas gracias por este gran libro Dra Radharani JiménezReviewed in Spain on July 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars El libro era más aterrador que la película.
Entretenido, me ha gustado
(Compré este libro para mi hijo y le he ayudado a escribir esta reseña)
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Irene F.Reviewed in Italy on June 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendo
Io amo questa storia, leggerla in questa versione (un po’ diversa dal film) e in inglese, ha reso il tutto più bello. Una lettura non troppo complessa. La copertina flessibile è molto carina.