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Reader reviewed by Lenore

Coraline is restless. She has just moved into a new house with her family and she wants to explore, but it's nasty outside so she is stuck in the flat. That's when she discovers a door that leads to nowhere. Except, as she finds out soon enough, it does lead somewhere - an alternate reality with "other parents" who have button eyes and won't let her go back to her real life.

The story focuses on Coraline's attempts to return to her real parents and ordinary life. She is a spunky and clever character and it was fun to read about her spooky adventures. Your heart will beat faster as you root for Coraline to vanquish the "other parents".