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Publication
HarperAlley (2009), Edition: Reprint, 192 pages
Description
Looking for excitement, Coraline ventures through a mysterious door into a world that is similar, yet disturbingly different from her own, where she must challenge a gruesome entity in order to save herself, her parents, and the souls of three others.
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Coraline is an explorer and you get that in first few pages of the novel.Coraline and his parents moved into a big new house.Miss Spink andMiss Forcible lived in flat below Coraline’s.And in flat above lived an old crazy man who was training a Mouse Circus.
There were 21 windows and 14 doors
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in the house.But one mysterious door at the end of the drawing room opened into a wall.It was meant to separate apartments in the house.
One night Coraline woke up when something went Tik-tik-tik-tik.On following a black figure she opened the door that lead to wall.Surprisingly the wall was replaced by darkness.Next day she walks her way in darkness only to find a house similar to her house. She finds her other parents who look similar to her parents but only their eyes being replaced by black buttons.Coraline finds this house better than hers.Her other parents ask her to stay with them but she refused to do so and went back only to find that her parents were in the mirror.
Coraline has to be brave and get her parents back.She has a talking black cat and three ghost children for help.Also she has tiny china duck, a thimble, a strange little brass coin, two paper clips and a stone with a hole in it for rescue.
After reading thoughts
Neil Gaiman says it is a creepy book for adults and adventure for children.And reading the book just makes the statement true.
Coraline comes as a very strong character in choosing between have’s and want’s.And you will want to keep turning the pages to figure out what does she do next.The way she finds her parents is interesting and something that will intrigue you.
All the character’s on the other side of the wall are creepy and Neil Gaiman justifies their role in the book.
The graphics do justify the story.I liked the way the other side of wall is drawn and represented.You ll find the colours changing from pleasant to dark and then again to pleasant as the story progresses.
Things I Like
Caroline
Miss Spink andMiss Forcible and their younger versions in the other side of house.And also their ability to read fortune from tea leaves.
Talking cat and talking dogs
Black buttons
Three ghost children
And ohh yes did i forget to mention a HAND in the summary.I leave it on readers to find it out.
Coraline is often confused between children fiction and Young Adults.But it has been nominated for YA awards.As far as children are concerned, I leave it on their parents to decide whats best for them.
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LibraryThing member MMWiseheart
I absolutely loved this book! It's about a boy who quests to find a fallen star to give to the girl he loves. There are many dangers outside the city of Wall and along the way, he realizes that he may not actually love the girl he thought he loved. It's a wonderful tale of destiny with lots of
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LibraryThing member sturlington
This is the graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's young adult novel. Coraline and her parents move into a flat that is part of a strange house with an overgrown garden and eccentric neighbors. Bored, Coraline discovers a door that goes to nowhere, except it does lead somewhere--a parallel world
Gaiman has a gift for combining fairy tale and horror elements and making everything just dark enough and fit together just right. As with most of his stories, this was an absorbing and satisfying read. I liked the art a lot, particularly as it was done before the movie so the visuals were fresh.
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where her "other mother" waits for her.Gaiman has a gift for combining fairy tale and horror elements and making everything just dark enough and fit together just right. As with most of his stories, this was an absorbing and satisfying read. I liked the art a lot, particularly as it was done before the movie so the visuals were fresh.
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LibraryThing member sheherazahde
This is a scary story about a girl named Coraline (not Caroline). She and her parents have just moved into a new home. School has not started yet and she is very bored so she goes exploring. Her explorations open up a dangerous door into an alternate world where a woman claiming to be her "other
I can't think of another story that is like this, except that a lot of fairy stories are very much like this. It feels totally modern and ancient at the same time. Mr. Gaiman has a genius for reinventing classic ideas.
I got both the text and graphic novel versions. I think I prefer the graphic novel although the text version is a little more scary because you have to imagine everything for yourself.
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mother" wants her to stay forever. I can't think of another story that is like this, except that a lot of fairy stories are very much like this. It feels totally modern and ancient at the same time. Mr. Gaiman has a genius for reinventing classic ideas.
I got both the text and graphic novel versions. I think I prefer the graphic novel although the text version is a little more scary because you have to imagine everything for yourself.
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LibraryThing member aimtroyer
Coraline is a lonely girl whose exploration of her new home gets her into some serious trouble and a mysterious adventure. I would focus on the theme of being happy with what you have or possibly reality vs. fiction. Coralines fiction world doesn't end up as exciting as one thought. This concept
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would work well using a compare/contrast activity. This activity would be easier to use because the pictures would help. Show Less
LibraryThing member kbell12
The adventure of Coraline and her quest to save her parents was exciting and at the same time a little disturbing. This is a scarier fairy tale than kids are probably used to reading in this day and age. This graphic novel version was a quick read, but I can't say it was a favorite of mine. The
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story had a good plot with many obstacles that Coraline had to encounter in her quest to save her parents. I think this would be a good book for reluctant readers to spark their interest in reading. Show Less
LibraryThing member callmecayce
This is the graphic novel version of Neil Gaiman's book of the same title. I read it because it was the only copy of the book I could get easily and it was worth it. It's a quick read, only partly because it's a short graphic novel. The real reason is because it's quite a page turner. The pictures,
The story is strong, and is about a little girl who moves with her parents into a new home. It reminded me, in the best way, of Spirited Away. Coraline finds a door that is supposed to open into a brick wall, but instead leads her to another world. She must battle an evil woman trying to be her mother, in order to free her family and friends. Gaiman's writing, as usual, is terrific and the drawings are wonderful. I cannot wait to see the movie and read the actual novella, of course.
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in addition to the language, draw you into the story and, unlike so many graphic novels, really do seem to come alive on the page. Even thinking about it now, it's like I was watching the book happen, not reading it. The story is strong, and is about a little girl who moves with her parents into a new home. It reminded me, in the best way, of Spirited Away. Coraline finds a door that is supposed to open into a brick wall, but instead leads her to another world. She must battle an evil woman trying to be her mother, in order to free her family and friends. Gaiman's writing, as usual, is terrific and the drawings are wonderful. I cannot wait to see the movie and read the actual novella, of course.
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LibraryThing member CorAlin3
about a little girl who moves to a new house and she fines a door and ask were it goes to and it doesn't lead anywhere but then she open it again herself without her mom and it lead to anther place with her mom with buttons in there eye she said she was waited for her to come but also the mom said
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LibraryThing member Shelby09
This graphic novel was about a little girl, Coraline, who goes to this other world where she has a different set of parents. It is kind of creepy, but you can’t help but keep reading to find out what will happen next. When she returns to her own world, she realizes that her real parents are gone,
I liked the pictures, although they were a little scary. I wanted to see this movie, and since I hadn’t, I thought I would read this graphic novel instead. I would definitely say children who like scary, suspenseful books will love this one.
In the classroom, we could talk about how this graphic novel was a type of fairytale. We could find other graphic novels that would fit the same description and compare and contrast them. Then after deciding which one we liked the best, we could create our own graphic novel based on that story.
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and believes that her “other mother” had taken them away. She then goes on a journey to find her real parents and save them from her “other mother”. I liked the pictures, although they were a little scary. I wanted to see this movie, and since I hadn’t, I thought I would read this graphic novel instead. I would definitely say children who like scary, suspenseful books will love this one.
In the classroom, we could talk about how this graphic novel was a type of fairytale. We could find other graphic novels that would fit the same description and compare and contrast them. Then after deciding which one we liked the best, we could create our own graphic novel based on that story.
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LibraryThing member Jenny_Hayes
In this graphic novel the main character, Coraline, steps through a door in her family’s new house and finds another house. Similar to her own only everything is better! Although, there she has another mother and father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. She has to fight against
What a spectacular book. I had never read the story of Coraline before, so this was a brand new experience for me. I enjoyed the lessons and the pictures. Graphic novels aren’t my favorite but this one wasn’t to bad.
One classroom activity would be to have the children draw what they thought the “house inside of their house” would look like. What would they see? What would be different from their regular house? Another would be to show them a couple pages of the graphic novel and then have then draw the rest! Have the students fill in the ending!
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them to return to her normal, ordinary life.What a spectacular book. I had never read the story of Coraline before, so this was a brand new experience for me. I enjoyed the lessons and the pictures. Graphic novels aren’t my favorite but this one wasn’t to bad.
One classroom activity would be to have the children draw what they thought the “house inside of their house” would look like. What would they see? What would be different from their regular house? Another would be to show them a couple pages of the graphic novel and then have then draw the rest! Have the students fill in the ending!
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LibraryThing member AlyssaSadler
In this graphic novel, a little girl named Coraline steps through a door in her new house and ends up in a different world. In this new world she has a different mom and dad. She fights to make it back to her normal life but when she gets home she realizes her parents are gone. So then she goes
I liked this book because it was kind of creepy and different.
In the classroom, I would read this book and not show the pictures but ask to students to draw what they thought it would look like. I would also read this book when talking about grapgic novels and ask the students to find some examples of similar ones.
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back to save them from her "other mother".I liked this book because it was kind of creepy and different.
In the classroom, I would read this book and not show the pictures but ask to students to draw what they thought it would look like. I would also read this book when talking about grapgic novels and ask the students to find some examples of similar ones.
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LibraryThing member paulafonseca530B
Audience: Grades 6 through 8
Coraline lives with he mother and father in a converted flat. The place used to be a house, but it was turned into a multi-dwelling unit before the family moved in. There are neighbors—below Coraline’s flat live Miss Pink and Miss Forcible, and above it, a crazy old
What if one could have everything one wished for? Coraline uses this common human desire to explore the notion that deep down inside, no one really wants it to come true. As a coming-of-age tale, it debunks the childish notion that life would be perfect if all our wishes came true. When the old man promises to fulfill all her whims, Coraline realizes that this kind of a life would be empty and pointless—without a desire to drive one’s path, everything is meaningless. Coraline is also the literary expression of the popular saying, “The devil finds work for idle hands to do.” Coraline’s boredom breeds the perfect circumstances upon which the devilish Other Mom preys. Once her ordeal is over, Coraline learns to appreciate her family despite its shortcomings, and she finds in herself the strength and courage to stand on her own two feet.
Coraline, The Graphic Novel Adaptation is beautifully illustrated and can work quite well with students who need language scaffolding to access the story’s content. The original story lends itself well to visual interpretations, and its adaptation to both graphic novel and film media attests to this fact. Many young readers can identify with Coraline’s situation—busy parents, lack of friends—and find in her quest and subsequent victory momentary solace for their own problems. The book also addresses the themes of materialism and entitlement without being preachy or obvious. Readers can learn a valuable lesson through Coraline: “What kind of fun would it be if I just got everything I ever wanted? Just like that, and it didn’t mean anything?” This is an important lesson for children to learn—the value of a thing is not in the thing itself, but in the hard work one has put into acquiring it.
Coraline lives with he mother and father in a converted flat. The place used to be a house, but it was turned into a multi-dwelling unit before the family moved in. There are neighbors—below Coraline’s flat live Miss Pink and Miss Forcible, and above it, a crazy old
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man who trains mice—but no other children are around. Coraline wishes life could be different. Coraline’s parents are too busy, and with no one else with whom to play, she is always bored. Coraline wishes life could be different. To keep herself occupied, she explores her surroundings. She finds a mysterious door, but there is only a wall of bricks behind it. During the day, that is. At night, the door opens to a world that is a mirror image of Coraline’s own flat and inhabited by parents that look a lot like Coraline’s. The difference, however, is in the eyes. They have none; in their place, there are black buttons. They offer Coraline everything she wants—doting love, tasty food, fun and games. What could possibly go wrong when one has everything one always hoped for? Coraline soon learns that there is a price to be paid. When she realizes the Other Mom kidnapped her real parents, Coraline must once again go through the door to rescue her family. In the process, she must face her fears, battle nightmarish versions of those whom she loves, save the souls trapped in the Other Flat, and defeat the Other Mom in her own game. To accomplish these daunting tasks, she counts with the help of a black cat, a sharp-tongued and clawed creature that will guide Coraline in her quest to free her parents. In the end, it is Coraline’s wit that wins the battle over the Other Mom. What if one could have everything one wished for? Coraline uses this common human desire to explore the notion that deep down inside, no one really wants it to come true. As a coming-of-age tale, it debunks the childish notion that life would be perfect if all our wishes came true. When the old man promises to fulfill all her whims, Coraline realizes that this kind of a life would be empty and pointless—without a desire to drive one’s path, everything is meaningless. Coraline is also the literary expression of the popular saying, “The devil finds work for idle hands to do.” Coraline’s boredom breeds the perfect circumstances upon which the devilish Other Mom preys. Once her ordeal is over, Coraline learns to appreciate her family despite its shortcomings, and she finds in herself the strength and courage to stand on her own two feet.
Coraline, The Graphic Novel Adaptation is beautifully illustrated and can work quite well with students who need language scaffolding to access the story’s content. The original story lends itself well to visual interpretations, and its adaptation to both graphic novel and film media attests to this fact. Many young readers can identify with Coraline’s situation—busy parents, lack of friends—and find in her quest and subsequent victory momentary solace for their own problems. The book also addresses the themes of materialism and entitlement without being preachy or obvious. Readers can learn a valuable lesson through Coraline: “What kind of fun would it be if I just got everything I ever wanted? Just like that, and it didn’t mean anything?” This is an important lesson for children to learn—the value of a thing is not in the thing itself, but in the hard work one has put into acquiring it.
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LibraryThing member amandaonfire252
This story was about a little girl who lived in a flat full of windows and doors to which one door was locked. As she mysteriously found her way through the small door, she was lead into a different world full of things that were a little frightenening or scary but she was still eager to
This story is a good one as far as graphic goes and it has an appeal to children by including lots of things that children would love in it, yet it is a bit scary at the same time.
I would use this book in my classroom to get students more interested into reading novels by first reading this enjoyable graphic novel.
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explore.This story is a good one as far as graphic goes and it has an appeal to children by including lots of things that children would love in it, yet it is a bit scary at the same time.
I would use this book in my classroom to get students more interested into reading novels by first reading this enjoyable graphic novel.
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LibraryThing member thelittlereader
let me first state that i have not read the book version of this, so i have no means for comparison. i picked this up at the library as my first graphic novel ever, so i also have no sense of expertise on graphic novels or their quality/merit. so, that out of the way, i really enjoyed Coraline,
the story naturally centers on a little girl named Coraline, whose family has just moved into a large estate that is shared by a couple of elderly ladies and their dogs, and an old man and his mice. they are all quirky and fun and keep Coraline occupied when she isn't off exploring the land surrounding the property, as a latchkey kid of sorts. we jump right into the creepiness when Coraline finds a locked door that occasionally opens to another portion of the house, which brings her into an alternate version of her life, with zombie-like versions of everyone else.
my favorite part of this, being that it was my first graphic novel, was the art. i found myself lingering on the images, studying them, even when there was no text. there was an unbelievable amount of detail to the drawings, at times, that was really impressive. it could just be my lack of familiarity with graphic novels, but there was so much to take in that it was sometimes overwhelming.
the storyline itself was very simple and clearly written, which was pretty impressive considering how few words are really in the book. the characters could have been better developed, but i did appreciate how clever Coraline was when it became apparent that she might be stuck in her alternate life forever. as a pseudo coming-of-age book, and a definite nightmare inducing children's book, this was a good choice and i'm glad i picked it up.
as my first graphic novel, i was very happy. it was simple and beautifully executed and has definitely opened me up to the potential of having the graphic novel make a more regular appearance on my bookshelf. and for that, i'm very thankful!
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although i think i would have enjoyed it even more if it hadn't been dark outside when i read it. it was just a tad on the creepy side, which was definitely not what i was expecting from my first graphic novel. yeah, i'm a wuss.the story naturally centers on a little girl named Coraline, whose family has just moved into a large estate that is shared by a couple of elderly ladies and their dogs, and an old man and his mice. they are all quirky and fun and keep Coraline occupied when she isn't off exploring the land surrounding the property, as a latchkey kid of sorts. we jump right into the creepiness when Coraline finds a locked door that occasionally opens to another portion of the house, which brings her into an alternate version of her life, with zombie-like versions of everyone else.
my favorite part of this, being that it was my first graphic novel, was the art. i found myself lingering on the images, studying them, even when there was no text. there was an unbelievable amount of detail to the drawings, at times, that was really impressive. it could just be my lack of familiarity with graphic novels, but there was so much to take in that it was sometimes overwhelming.
the storyline itself was very simple and clearly written, which was pretty impressive considering how few words are really in the book. the characters could have been better developed, but i did appreciate how clever Coraline was when it became apparent that she might be stuck in her alternate life forever. as a pseudo coming-of-age book, and a definite nightmare inducing children's book, this was a good choice and i'm glad i picked it up.
as my first graphic novel, i was very happy. it was simple and beautifully executed and has definitely opened me up to the potential of having the graphic novel make a more regular appearance on my bookshelf. and for that, i'm very thankful!
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LibraryThing member BKorfel
I don't know if it is because I have already seen the movie, but I didn't like this book. Also, I like to have the pictures play out in my head as I would like so having a visual representation of the characters and actions took away from the story. Classroom use: I would have this available for a
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LibraryThing member derfman
This was an okay GN adaptation from Gaiman's novel. The story is presented well, though I was a bit disappointed with the artwork. For such a whimsical story, the artwork is pedestrian and workman-like. I was expecting a bit more whimsy. Then again one can make the argument that the "just the
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LibraryThing member tnelson725
Coraline and her family move into a new home and she tries to discover everything she can about it. She finds a door that doesn't seem to go to anywhere and inside she finds another world that is parallel to her. In this world, she has an Other Mother and an Other Father, who have buttons for eyes.
I really liked this graphic novel. It took me a little bit longer to read than I had expected because of the illustrations, which were very detailed. The button eyes really kinda freaked me out!
For the classroom, I would discuss with the students how just because another life may seem better, does not mean it is so. Just because sometimes they are unhappy with their parents, doesn't mean that their parents don't love them. Not everything is what it seems.
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Coraline soon realizes that her Other Mother wants to keep her in this world and, when Coraline escapes, captures her parents. Coraline has to go and save her parents by using her cleverness and bravery. I really liked this graphic novel. It took me a little bit longer to read than I had expected because of the illustrations, which were very detailed. The button eyes really kinda freaked me out!
For the classroom, I would discuss with the students how just because another life may seem better, does not mean it is so. Just because sometimes they are unhappy with their parents, doesn't mean that their parents don't love them. Not everything is what it seems.
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LibraryThing member pbamy
Russell’s adaptation of this spine tingly story is very faithful to the Gaiman’s book. The muted color palet and the artwork do a great job of enhancing the creepiness of the story. The story is a hit with kids of all ages.
LibraryThing member Fainting_Project
A disappointing adaptation of Gaiman's bestselling children's book, lacking the whimsy (and horror) of the novel and animated feature. The art direction here is its greatest failing: gone are Dave McKean's weirdly delightful illustrations, replaced with fairly pedestrian, charmless representations
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of characters and locations. The story itself doesn't seem to translate well into the graphic novel medium, as Gaiman's descriptive powers and the distinct cadences of his prose are largely lost in translation here. Show Less
LibraryThing member eduscapes
Over the past few years, I've become a fan of Neil Gaiman. I particularly like the way he doesn't "talk down" to young people. He knows the fears, concerns, frustrations, and interests of today's kids. P. Craig Russell has recently adapted and illustrated Gaiman's award-winning novel, Coraline.
Coraline's strength comes from the real-world world of young adults who are bridging childhood and adulthood. They strive for independence, but are still closely tied to their parents.
It would be fun to form a reading group that analyzes the many novels for young adults that have been adapted to the graphic novel format.
It would be fun to match Coraline with other graphic novels such as a Clive Barker's The Thief of Always for a middle school literature circle on fantasies dealing with alternative worlds.
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This wonderful adaptation of the original work is an excellent example of how graphic novels can bring a new dimension to reading. Coraline's strength comes from the real-world world of young adults who are bridging childhood and adulthood. They strive for independence, but are still closely tied to their parents.
It would be fun to form a reading group that analyzes the many novels for young adults that have been adapted to the graphic novel format.
It would be fun to match Coraline with other graphic novels such as a Clive Barker's The Thief of Always for a middle school literature circle on fantasies dealing with alternative worlds.
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LibraryThing member kdangleis
The fantasy Coraline: The Graphic Novel by Neil Gaiman is a treat for the middle school reader. While the story is about a girl, the graphic novel format will appeal to both genders equally. This novel is an adaptation of Gaiman’s original novel, which has also been made into a motion picture.
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Every child has thought about being kidnapped, but what if it happened in a different realm, still located in your house? The adventures provided by her new house allow Coraline to escape her boring world and delve literally into another world, perhaps the one nightmares are made of? While the chances of disappearing into another realm are slim, Coraline’s reactions to the events that take place there are completely believable. The illustrations add a great deal to this novel. The movie picture type flow with the realistic looking characters (how readers would imagine them to look) make the story even more believable. Show Less
LibraryThing member BoundTogetherForGood
Have you ever wished you had a different life?
Coraline did. And then her wish came true... Be careful what you wish for.
This book came out in 2002; the film appeared in cinemas in 2009. We were living in England at that time. Our then 13 year old daughter begged to see the film. Of course I said
As Halloween has just passed by on the pages of the calendar the story came to my mind. I don't like scary films. Horror isn't my think. I decided it was time to read Coraline for myself to see what it was all about.
I was pleasantly surprised.
Yes, the story is a bit eerie. But the story is really pretty nice; it definitely carries some themes in its pages.
Sometimes we wish for change in our lives when we really don't have it so bad. Coraline felt forgotten by her busy parents. Their busyness, however, had nothing to do with their love for her.
Parents, though, can look at this part of the story as a strong reminder. Yes, we are busy; sometimes unbelievably so. But do we really want to give our children the impression that we are too busy for them? At times in the past I have used reminders such as this to wake myself to the point of view of our children. I am going to make an extra effort, starting now, as I have in the past, to stop what I am doing when one of our many children comes to me with a request. If I truly can not fulfill that request of my time at the moment then I am going to be extra sure to make the time as soon as I finish the task that was at hand. I have always, always been blessed when I have acted in this manner; and I believe our children have to.
I think my favorite line from this book is:
"Coraline slept uneasily that night, waking from time to time to plot and plan and ponder, then falling back into sleep, never quite certain where her pondering ended and the dream began, one ear always open for the sound of something scratching at her windowpane or at her bedroom door.
Coraline did. And then her wish came true... Be careful what you wish for.
This book came out in 2002; the film appeared in cinemas in 2009. We were living in England at that time. Our then 13 year old daughter begged to see the film. Of course I said
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"If you read the book first." And she read the book.As Halloween has just passed by on the pages of the calendar the story came to my mind. I don't like scary films. Horror isn't my think. I decided it was time to read Coraline for myself to see what it was all about.
I was pleasantly surprised.
Yes, the story is a bit eerie. But the story is really pretty nice; it definitely carries some themes in its pages.
Sometimes we wish for change in our lives when we really don't have it so bad. Coraline felt forgotten by her busy parents. Their busyness, however, had nothing to do with their love for her.
Parents, though, can look at this part of the story as a strong reminder. Yes, we are busy; sometimes unbelievably so. But do we really want to give our children the impression that we are too busy for them? At times in the past I have used reminders such as this to wake myself to the point of view of our children. I am going to make an extra effort, starting now, as I have in the past, to stop what I am doing when one of our many children comes to me with a request. If I truly can not fulfill that request of my time at the moment then I am going to be extra sure to make the time as soon as I finish the task that was at hand. I have always, always been blessed when I have acted in this manner; and I believe our children have to.
I think my favorite line from this book is:
"Coraline slept uneasily that night, waking from time to time to plot and plan and ponder, then falling back into sleep, never quite certain where her pondering ended and the dream began, one ear always open for the sound of something scratching at her windowpane or at her bedroom door.
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LibraryThing member rwetherell
Coraline finds a door in her new house that has a brick wall behind it, but one day the wall is gone and she walks down a corridor into a parallel evil universe with an other mother and an other father who have buttons for eyes. She stays for a bit but then they want her to stay forever and sew
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button eyes on her own eyes. So she leaves, but can't find her parents for days and finally realizes her other mother has captured them. She goes back to save them and eventually has to trick her other mother into making a deal and setting her and her parents and the other souls of children if she can find their souls and those of her parents. After the other mother tries several times to prevent her from winning, Coraline outsmarts her and escapes with the cat, the souls of 3 other children and her parents. She thinks everything is better but then notices the other mothers hand escaped with them and is trying to bring the key back, so she tricks the hand and it falls down a well that it can never get out of again, and just in case she blocks the top. Show Less
LibraryThing member nicholspdx
After reading the novel and seeing the movie I couldn't have asked for more with this adaptation. So pleased it stayed spot on true to the novel but looked nothing like the movie. Deserving of the awards it won.
LibraryThing member RBWalters
Coraline and her parents have just moved into a new apartment. The apartment is in a huge home. Coraline and her parents share the home with two ladies who live together and then upstairs in the attic lives an elderly gentleman with his mice circus. Coraline is a very curious and loves to explore.
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One day Coraline’s mother shown her the door that to lead to the other half of the house. Coraline was so curious; she had her mother unlock the door with the rusty old key. Once her mother opened the door, Coraline was disappointed. The doorway was bricked, so she could not go and explore. One day while her father was away on business, her mother went out to get supper. Coraline went and got the key and unlocked the door that leads to the other half of the house. But to Coraline’s surprise, the doorway was not bricked. Since Coraline loved to explore, she went through the doorway. Coraline befriends a cat, and her adventure begins. Show Less
Awards
Massachusetts Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2006)
Locus Award (Finalist — 2009)
Eisner Award (Nominee — 2009)
CCBC Choices (2009)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2009-05
Physical description
9.5 inches
ISBN
0060825456 / 9780060825454