Coraline
Neil Gaiman, Chris Riddell
The bewitching classic children’s novel by Neil Gaiman, featuring spellbinding illustrations from Chris Riddell and an exclusive new introduction by the author
‘I was enthralled … a marvellously strange and scary book’ Philip Pullman
‘A masterpiece’ Terry Pratchett
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.
This deliciously creepy, gripping novel is packed with glorious illustrations by Chris Riddell, and is guaranteed to delight and entrance readers of all ages.
Reviews
Wonderfully creepy. It has a delicate horror of the finest fairy tales and it is just OUTSTANDING. Great read. Strange yet scary. It's almost has if it has cast a spell on you to just want to carry on reading...
Anonymous 14.07.2017
Star Reviewer
Bit scary
Officer Kiki Bouncy-castle 04.01.2025
I really enjoyed the spooky mysterious feeling of this book and am excited to watch the movie.
Coach Diamond Endeavour 03.09.2024
The ideas in this book are creative and scary, but the writing is not good.
Principal Ursula Menace 18.08.2024
Star Reviewer
Coraline is everyone's fav. She is the best. she didn't fell for the other mother's trap instead she saved the three kids and her parents. It was so exciting with adventure and traps and even more.
Countess Fifi Frankfurter 14.08.2024
This is a great book which I loved . I definitely recommend this to anyone who likes spooky stories . This book is based on a character called Coraline who discovers a tunnel from her drawing room to a different world.
Principal Fifi Nuggets 10.08.2024
I like this book as it left me wondering why I should worry . It was an inspiring story of a young girl who tries to beat other mother in a game . This book left me hooked . I liked the bravery of Coraline and the sarcastic behaviour of the cat . I loved chapter 13 as it was an interesting chapter and still left you wanting for more . I only didn’t like that it didn’t include a lot about interesting things like the cat or the crazy man upstairs.
Baroness Peaches Partridge 21.07.2024
It was good but, some bits were so scary that I couldn't get to sleep that night.
Coach Blueberry Frozen-Peas 16.07.2024
it is a lovely horror book about a girl named coraline and her bravery to save the ghost kids and her parents from her other mother, though it doesn’t seem like her parents remember being gone from reality for two whole days…
Mademoiselle Daffodil Bluebird 13.07.2024
It was a nice story although it was a bit scary in some parts. The other mother was not my favourite character and her hand was a bit creepy. I would recommend this book for readers aged 11+ and I hope other people don't go opening doors that are closed! They may be closed for a very good reason...
Ringmaster Jupiter Bookmark 11.01.2024
My favourite person was Coraline because she was so brave to fight the monsters and rescue the souls with the magic pebble. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in horror books or stories
Doctor Birthday-cake Mozzarella 23.08.2023
People think it's scary but it's only a little bit spooky. The illustrations were a little gruesome to some, but I found them completely normal!
Dame Flopsy Spaceship 01.08.2023
Well I thought it was really good because I like, like scary books and stuff like that but Coraline wasn’t that scary I just liked it and thought it was cool!
Fairy Hopscotch Scratchings 23.07.2023
Spooky book that was great to read at Halloween. The other mother seems terrifying. Deffinetly recomend if you like scary stuff.
Master Muscles Sofa 03.11.2022
I liked the book but it was quite long and a bit scary in places
Professor Poseidon Squirrel 26.08.2022
THe author has an amazing imaginaTion and thought the setting was creative. It had some creepy part to it, but overall I really enjoyed the book.
Nurse Magnolia Racoon 17.08.2022
A wonderful book full of adventure and mystery. Some part of the story was scary and creepy but personally I think its all right.
Dona Ursula Waterfall 17.08.2022
Really good spooky book
Anonymous 15.08.2022
I really liked the cat because he knew the truth and wanted to help Coraline, but Coraline didn't pay attention to him, she got in trouble with the other mother.
Princess Ursula Borneo 12.08.2022
An extremely creepy, but exciting novel. Short and enjoyable, and I loved Coraline’s character. It was very unique, and was really intriguing. However I did get slightly lost during the part with the trapdoor. However, it was very exciting and fast-paced. 4 stars!
Lady Sunny Owl 10.08.2022
