• The Graveyard Book

  • By: Neil Gaiman
  • Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
  • Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,051 ratings)

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The Graveyard Book

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
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Publisher's summary

Here's a fantastic ghost adventure story, laced with menace and humour.

When a baby escapes a murderer intent on killing the entire family, who would have thought it would find safety and security in the local graveyard?

Brought up by the resident ghosts, ghouls and spectres, Bod has an eccentric childhood learning about life from the dead. But for Bod there is also the danger of the murderer still looking for him - after all, he is the last remaining member of the family.

A stunningly original novel deftly constructed over eight chapters, featuring every second year of Bod's life, from babyhood to adolescence. Will Bod survive to be a man?

©2008 Neil Gaiman (P)2008 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Critic reviews

"Thrilling, elegant and joyously macabre. You will love it to death." (Holly Black, author of The Spiderwick Chronicles)

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What a brilliant listen

yes it's a take on the jungle book, but what a take. Just brilliant, light, funny - an imperative listen

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Engaging

Loved the story. Loved the reading. Neil's performance was thoroughly engaging. it was a joy to follow along while he read.

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the narrator is amazing

listening to the actual author reading it to me was amazing. feels like I understood everything perfectly.

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A memorable book

This book was truly a memorable book. Having Neil Gaiman himself narrating the book was an great choice.Loved the overall story,satisfying performance.A great book I do recommend to those who love reading books.

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Enchanting!!

One of the rare crossover books that will delight and terrify all ages. A delight and beautifully read. Mr Gaiman reads as well as he writes

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Suspenseful and lovely

Neil Gaiman's tales from the crypt are a deathly delight. Read with a calming rhythm. A tale of family, ideas of love and choosing adventure and life.

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Fab

An adult who really enjoyed a children's story.

Characters you care about, a good narrative and a fulfilling ending, beautifully read by the author. The best of the 500+ audiobooks I have listened to...

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Loved every minute, every word.

Superb storytelling! One of his best, in my opinion. You don't have to be a young adult to appreciate this. It's for every Neil Gaiman fan and anyone who loves a bit of mystery and magic, and stories about family and friendship.

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Excellent!

I didn’t realise this was a book intended for younger readers until I had downloaded it, but as I enjoyed the Harry Potter novels so much I figured I’d give it a shot, the reviews looked good and Neil is highly acclaimed.

What a treasure. I’m so glad I listened. The story grabbed me from the start. Neil can make the fantastical seem real and likely. Highly, highly recommended.

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Superb audio

A fantastic audible story the whole family can enjoy while on the road. Neil Gaiman’s narration is spectacular. Our all time favourite!

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