This week's found novel is: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
New Lenox Library Call Number: J GAI
Nobody (Bod for short) is not like a lot of other kids. For one thing, he is the sole survivor of a murder plot that took his parents. But Bod's new caregivers aren't the typical foster parents - they're ghosts.
Bod ended up toddling into a graveyard on the night of his parents' murder. Only 18 months old, the inhabitants of the graveyard took pity on the child and decided to raise him as one of their own. Bod gets food, shelter, clothing and all the useful information his new "family" can give him. He lives a happy life, until his parents' murder shows up again...
This book is a great twist on the traditional orphan story, with spooky, funny and mysterious elements. Sometimes the story is a bit dark - it does start with Bod's family being murdered - but there are uplifting moments as well. It's fun to see what all the different ghosts have to say about Bod's education. This is a great read for anyone who liked Neil Gaiman's Coraline, or who are looking for something a bit different to read.
