By: Neil Gaiman Publisher: HarperCollins Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: HarperCollins Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 192 Publication Date: July 01, 2008 Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Release Date: June 24, 2008
When Coraline steps through a door in her family's new house, she finds another house, strangely similar to her own (only better). At first, things seem marvelous. The food is better than at home, and the toy box is filled with fluttering wind-up angels and dinosaur skulls that crawl and rattle their teeth.
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 all the tools she can find if she is to save herself and return to her ordinary life.
This beloved tale has now become a visual feast. Acclaimed artist P. Craig Russell brings Neil Gaiman's enchanting nationally bestselling children's book Coraline to new life in this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel adaptation.
Entertaining but it also contains an important message Reviewed by Leslie Granier for Reader Views (6/09)
Coraline Jones and her parents recently moved into a huge old house on a large piece of land. This is perfect for Coraline because she loves to explore her surroundings. Since there are no other children for Coraline to play with, she often visits her eccentric neighbors. Miss Spink and Miss Forcible are retired actresses. Mr. Bobo is training rats to form a circus. When she grows tired of their company, Coraline begins exploring the house and discovers a locked door. Upon opening it, she finds the only thing on the other side is a brick wall. Later when she opens the door again, the bricks are gone and Coraline enters a new world which is much like her own, except she has another mother and father who do not want to let her go back. She is forced to devise a way to escape and keep her real parents safe.
This book is intended for children ages eight and older. It is presented in a format resembling a comic book, so even children who do not particularly like to read may be interested. The story is fun and imaginative and the reader will find herself caught up in Coraline's adventures. The illustrations are excellent, although I did find one or two of them to be a bit creepy. Younger readers may have some difficulty understanding when Coraline is in her real world and when she is in the alternate world. They also may find the story a little scary at times.
"Coraline" is entertaining but it also contains an important message for children. Coraline is often bored and thinks her parents are too busy for her. She also hates the strange meals her father makes. Her "other parents" serve great food and always want to spend time with her. However, when she learns the true motives of the "other parents" she begins to appreciate what she has and realizes how much she is loved.
Readers will enjoy sharing Coraline's adventures. The story contains aspects of fantasy and suspense and allows the reader to use her imagination. The colorful characters and detailed illustrations in "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman further enhance the already enchanting story.
Coraline, not quite the children's novel? I actually bought this book before the movie came out.When I got the book I did not even know there was a movie being made about Coraline. I have to say though I did not see it,(because I got the jest of it from the book.) It was a good read. But I hardly think this is a childrens story. It is rather graphic and a bit macabrae. I understand that the movie was a little bit more frightening.But I enjoyed it alot. I actually read it in one sitting. Good book. Thanks.
my first graphic novel - impressive! This book is a graphic adaptation of Gaiman's original novel. It tells the story of Coraline, a curious young girl who discovers a secret door in her house. The door takes her to what seems like a duplicate of her house, with parents that look like hers but have buttons for eyes. They want to keep Coraline and she has to use her bravery and cleverness if she wants to escape from this other world and return to her own. This was the first graphic novel that I have read and I was very impressed. The artwork was done beautifully and really grasped your attention. My only complaint is that it took me much longer to read the book than I expected because I was so interested in every detail of the artwork. The story was very good, and would appeal to older children who enjoy fantasy and horror stories. Some of the pictures are frightening, so I would not recommend it for young children. I am now very interested in going to see the movie!
An excellent, very faithful adaptation of an exceptional novel. Like the novel, this graphic novel presented an amazing story with great characters and a plot that really draws you in. And Russell's adaptation stays very close to Gaiman's story, and the artwork is amazing. I recommend this one, definitely.
Coraline: The Illustrated Version I was a bit taken aback when I received the book and found it was done in the comic book genre. I have decided to send it to my grandson for Easter. I am certain that he will enjoy this book. He is and always has been an avid reader since he was a little boy.
I'm sure it was my fault for not reading the entire review so I would know it was done in the comic strip way.
I am certain it will become a collectible edition oneday.
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