Coraline

'Coraline' is about a little girl named Coraline, who was exploring her house when she came acrossa tiny little door that brought her to the other world. I do find the nature of the other world really unique and the way that the story was written made me feel like I'm Coraline herself. As for my rating, i do wish that the story had more information on the three ghost children and how Miss Spink and Miss Forcible had gotten the stone they gave to Coraline. I do think that the message of 'Coraline' is to be careful what you wish for and to have courage to face the issue.

My 12 year old daughter read this book and liked it so much that she compelled me to read it. I read it and think that is an extremely good book full of adventure and mystery. Some may think that it scary or creepy but personally I think its all right and so does my daughter.

My daughter began reading this at school and decided she needed to stop because she was having nightmares. I decided to read through it to see what it was like and i definitely do not think it is age appropriate for a second grader. The book was well written and the descriptions and imagination used are great, but it is very creepy. While it is not blood and gore scary, it is a spooky, disturbing kind of scary. The book was not violent in a way we see films as violent, but it showed more emotional pain inflicted on characters which is part of what makes this book disturbing.

If you like dark mysterious horror stories, then this book is for you. I found as an adult reading this book a bit weird and spooked out. Not recommended for children who are not into ghosts and odd looking creatures!.

My daughter is on her third time through this book. It is scary and kids who get scared should not read it. But, average kids who may not be into horror would still like it. The audio book is even better with Neil Gaiman reading it. It makes travel enjoyable! This is a story of bravery and really scary situations. Also, the movie is okay, but the book is really the place to be.

My daughter has read many adventure stories and graphic novels, including the Hilda series, Bone, and more. One look at a friend's book today has sent her into tear tonight. She can't get those images out of her head. She hasn't been spooked since she was three. Definitely not for everyone.

This short work is a brilliantly written Teen/YA example for the horror genre. I usually have my class read it in small groups around Halloween. The creepy setting and characters are vividly described and keep even the most skeptical of my 8th grade students involved in discussion. In typical Gaiman fashion, the book is absolutely packed with meaningful themes and metaphors which the students can, with guidance, unpack and apply to their own lives. I very highly recommend the novella!

Before the film came out, on my little girl's 5th birthday, we read the book together. I had actually bought the book when I was dating my wife. Children do not see it as scary as adults see it. In fact, they see it as a wonderful adventure, where it gives some adults nightmares. I think the quote at the beginning of the book, describes it the best; "It's not that we teach children that dragons are real, but we teach them dragons can be defeated."