The Graveyard Book

Gaiman, N., & McKean, D. (2008). The graveyard book. New York: HarperCollins Pub.

Nobody Owens has become an orphan after a man named Jack murders his parents and sibling. He is a toddler at the time and crawls out of his crib to a graveyard where Mr. and Mrs. Owens decide to adopt and protect him from the murderer. The story chronicles his life from toddler to adolescent and how he acquires the gift of "fading" which will protect him from the ever-seeking Jack, the murderer. Nobody develops great friendships with his tutor, Silas who obtains food for him and helps him survive. He also befriends Miss Lupescu who also protects him from the ghouls, Lisa the witch who he goes to all ends to give her a rightful headstone, to Scarlett which allowed him to meet his fate and conquer the last Jack of all trades, the one who pursues him. When he is about fifteen his ability to tap into the supernatural begins to fade, a sign that it is time for him to return to the living world. He says goodbye to the dear graveyard life that save him! This book is perfect for kids who enjoy the supernatural worlds and adventure. A great story that teaches about the importance of family and friendship.