Im so glad I finally read this I loved it ( )

I was given this book years ago but just never actually finished it. I started it once and just didn't finish it. I'm a little older the intended audience (in fact I already was when I was gifted it) but this was a fun little quick read. I do think younger me would have enjoyed it more though so it's a pity I didn't come across it sooner.

I watched (again only part of) the movie a few years back and the tone of the book is so different. Coraline is a bit of a brat at the start (although understandably so since this is just hw young kids are). She does, however, clearly mean well and I enjoyed seeing her grow into a better person through her experiences (she definitely made some rather mature discoveries). This is definitely creepy as far as children's stories go and I can definitely recommend it to older children and younger teenagers who love horror (and to those young at heart or just enjoy children's and middle grade books of course Or just those who are interested although you may find the writing a bit more simple than what you are used to if you usually read books intended for older audiences)

Oh and Riddell's illustrations were spectacular as always! ( )

This set is amazing! My children enjoyed all 3 books immensely and so did I. This is a fabulous addition to our family library. Outstanding artwork! I will be leaving me reviews for each book in their individual listings. ( )

Had a mad urge to read a children's book! The only detail I knew about Coraline was the black buttons for eyes - now I wish I was young enough to have read this at an appropriate age (and probably scared myself silly!) Great writing for the young and not so young. ( )

I'm a bit exausted so reviewing and thinking about my reading experience will not happen today