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Neil gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the carnegie and newbery medals for the same work the graveyard book read more. In this novel of wonder, neil gaiman follows in the footsteps of longago storytellers, weaving a tale of unforgettable enchantment. The story is about a boy named nobody owens who, after his family is killed by a mysterious man, is subsequently adopted and raised by the occupants of an old graveyard. Magical, terrifying, and filled with breathtaking adventures, the graveyard book is sure to enthrall readers of all ages.
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