Coraline
There is something strange about Coraline’s new home. It’s not the mist, or the cat that always seems to be watching her, nor the signs of danger that Miss Spink and Miss Forcible, her new neighbours, read in the tea leaves. It’s the other house – the one behind the old door in the drawing room. Another mother and father with black-button eyes and papery skin are waiting for Coraline to join them there. And they want her to stay with them. For ever. She knows that if she ventures through that door, she may never come back.
In this eerie and imaginative story, Coraline Jones discovers a secret door in her family’s new home. Beyond it lies a parallel world that seems eerily similar to her own, yet disturbingly different. Populated by sinister doppelgangers of her parents and other peculiar characters, Coraline must navigate a treacherous landscape to rescue her real parents and escape the clutches of the Other Mother.
Gaiman’s masterful storytelling weaves a tapestry of suspense, mystery, and adventure, drawing readers into a dark and fantastical realm where nothing is as it seems. With its richly drawn characters, atmospheric setting, and spine-tingling plot twists, “Coraline” is sure to captivate young minds and spark their imaginations.
Perfect for middle-grade readers, “Coraline” not only provides a thrilling reading experience but also offers valuable themes for exploration and discussion, including bravery, identity, and the power of imagination. With its accessible language and engaging narrative, this book is an ideal choice for classroom read-alouds, independent reading, and literature circles.
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Neil Gaiman, Chris Riddell – Bloomsbury Publishing PLC