The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
For those of you who have never read a book by Neil Gaiman, he writes creepy stories. The Graveyard Book is an excellent example of Gaiman at the top of his craft. The Graveyard tells the story of Nobody "Bod" Owens, a boy who is adopted by the residents of the graveyard after the murder of his family when he was two years old. Bod is brought up by the residents of the graveyard, and while he comes to love the graveyard and its many eclectic residents, he longs to join the world of the living and to know who is family was. Through the captivating tale, Bod learns about his family and why they were murdered. An excellent choice for young readers. Children will love Gaiman's creepy, but straight forward style.
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