The Graveyard Book

Synopsis

Nobody Owens, called Bod, grows up in a cemetery after a violent attack separates him from his family. Ghosts become his guardians, and the graveyard offers shelter while danger remains outside. As a living child, Bod must also learn how to approach the world beyond his unusual home. This standalone children’s fantasy is the original prose novel, distinct from later graphic adaptations, and includes a frightening opening.