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Reader reviewed by Lulu

Coraline is a young girl with a passion for exploring. So, when she moves into her new house it is only natural that she decides to go for a look around. On her travels she meets her new neighbours: two old ladies who insist on calling her 'Caroline' and an old man with his mouse circus. Despite warnings from the old ladies and the mice, she decides to find out what exactly is hidden behind a locked, bricked up door that used to lead to another part of the house.

To her horror, on the other side of the door is her 'other mother and father' who have buttons for eyes and do not wish to set her free. With only the help of a talking black cat, she sets out to escape them.

Coraline is dark, scary yet totally unputdownable book from Neil Gaiman. If you liked Garth Nix's Ragwitch, then it would definitely be worth trying Coraline.