BIBLIOGRAPHY
Gaiman, N., & McKean, D. (2008). The graveyard book. New York, NY: Harper. ISBN 9780060530921
PLOT SUMMARY
A young boys’ family was murdered by a mysterious man. The young boy goes to live in a cemetery to be raised by the inhabitants per the request made by the mother’s spirit. As the boy grows, he learns certain magic and the Jack of All Trades order is revealed. He is prophesized to be their downfall.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
I love how the chapters were broken up. It was very specific to the story line. Each chapter, new, important information was gleaned that was integral to the storyline as a whole. The level of details to describe the graveyard, I thought, was done in such a way as to paint a vivid picture in the readers’ mind. You really got a sense of the layout and how homey it was to Bod.
What seems like trivial characters become so much more involved as the story progresses. Scarlett seems like some random friend he made at the beginning of the story and comes back to have a significant impact. The twist with Mr. Frost was something I had not seen coming and I think adds to the level of complexity of the plot. The intricacy will be sure to leave readers on the edge of their seats for the entire ride!
REVIEW EXCERPTS
“Magical, terrifying, and filled with breathtaking adventures, The Graveyard Book is sure to enthrall readers of all ages.” – Goodreads review
“This is not yet another silly little fantasy novel, but something with weight and depth. The fact that it just happens to be loads of fun to boot is simply a nice bonus.” – School Library Journal, Elizabeth Bird
CONNECTIONS
*Neil states this book was influenced by the written story of The Jungle Book. Complete a Venn diagram comparing the two stories.
*Imagine if you lived in a graveyard. Describe what you think your typical day might look like?
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