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Fantasy· United Kingdom

The Graveyard Book

by Neil Gaiman
Aggregate Editorial Score68/100
★Hugo Award
Published 2009304 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

When Neil Gaiman published The Graveyard Book in 2009, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of fantasy. Nobody Owens, the sole survivor of his family's murder, is raised by the ghosts and supernatural creatures of a graveyard. Gaiman's Hugo and Newbery Award–winning novel is a modern classic: dark, funny, and deeply moving. It pays homage to Kipling's The Jungle Book in structure and spirit. Themes of death, growing up, community run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 2009.

Book Details

AuthorNeil Gaiman
Published2009
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages304
Category🐉 Fantasy
ISBN9780060530921
Editorial Score68/100
About the Category

🐉 Fantasy

Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

Neil Gaiman published The Graveyard Book in 2009, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of fantasy from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of death, growing up, community, ghosts accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Among its recognitions: Hugo Award 2009. With an editorial score of 68/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. What distinguishes The Graveyard Book is how it handles its central concerns — death, growing up, community, ghosts — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. The Graveyard Book reflects Neil Gaiman's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
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About the Author
Neil Gaiman
United Kingdom
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Neil Gaiman is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of fantasy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Graveyard Book about?

Nobody Owens, the sole survivor of his family's murder, is raised by the ghosts and supernatural creatures of a graveyard. Gaiman's Hugo and Newbery Award–winning novel is a modern classic: dark, funny, and deeply moving. It pays homage to Kipling's The Jungle Book in structure and spirit.

Who wrote The Graveyard Book?

The Graveyard Book was written by Neil Gaiman, from United Kingdom. First published in 2009.

What awards has The Graveyard Book won?

The Graveyard Book has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 2009.

Is The Graveyard Book worth reading?

The Graveyard Book is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 58/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in death, growing up, community.

Where can I buy The Graveyard Book?

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What category is The Graveyard Book?

The Graveyard Book is classified as Fantasy. Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

What country is The Graveyard Book from?

The Graveyard Book originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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