Coraline [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Gaiman, Neil

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ISBN 10: 0380807343 ISBN 13: 9780380807345

Casa editrice: Harper USA, 2016

Riassunto

When Coraline attempts to leave her family's new flat, she discovers that she and her family are trapped by a dangerous presence, thus a battle between good and evil must take place in order to break out and set her loved ones free. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reprint.

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Recensione:

“Gaiman’s tale is inventive, scary, thrilling and finally affirmative. Readers young and old will find something to startle them.” (Washington Post Book World)

“Coraline is by turns creepy and funny, bittersweet and playful...can be read quickly and enjoyed deeply.” (San Francisco Chronicle Book Review)

“A modern ghost story with all the creepy trimmings...Well done.” (New York Times Book Review)

“A magnificently creepy story...Coraline is spot on.” (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review)

“Gaiman’s pacing is superb, and he steers the tension of the tale with a deft and practiced narrative touch.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, rise to your feet and applaud: Coraline is the real thing.” (Philip Pullman, The Guardian)

“The most splendidly original, weird, and frightening book I have read, and yet full of things children will love.” (Diana Wynne Jones)

“It has the delicate horror of the finest fairy tales, and it is a masterpiece.” (Terry Pratchett)

“An electrifyingly creepy tale likely to haunt young readers for many moons.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“ Walk through the door and you’ll believe in love, magic, and the power of good over evil.” (USA Today)

L'autore:

Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, and The Graveyard Book. Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. Originally from England, he now lives in America.

Dave McKean is best known for his work on Neil Gaiman's Sandman series of graphic novels and for his CD covers for musicians from Tori Amos to Alice Cooper. He also illustrated Neil Gaiman's picture books The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, The Wolves in the Walls, and Crazy Hair. He is a cult figure in the comic book world, and is also a photographer.

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• Editore: Harper USA
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0380807343
• ISBN 13: 9780380807345
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 162