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Coraline,
Neil Gaiman
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ISBN: 0380977788
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Review:
This is another young adult book
that appeals to grownups, too, and is one of the most original books I've
ever hunted down. Coraline, her mother, and her father, live in a new flat
that has twenty-one windows and fourteen doors. One door is locked,
though, and when opened reveals a brick wall. Later, when Coraline goes
back to the door, a corridor appears, leading the way to another flat much
like her own, only different. She has an Other Father, and an Other
Mother, who have black, shiny button eyes, and are not at all what they
seem, and never want to let her go, but want to keep her for always.
Caroline must find a way to save her real parents, herself, and the
restore the ordinariness of her life. This book is a full of wonderful
creepy crawly things. It's like Alice in Wonderland mixed in with a
healthy dose of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. The author's
dedication to his daughters states that it was 'started for Holly' (who is
fifteen), and 'finished for Maddy' (who is six). When Gaiman asked Holly
if she was too old for Coraline, she stated that she didn't think anyone
could be too old for Coraline. This is an enigmatic, mesmerizing story
about being careful what you wish for and appreciating what you have,
suitable for young and old. This book's winning a lot of praise among
kids, librarians, and adults, and is justifiably winning awards, too. I
love this one!
Submitted by DrgnHOST
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