The Graveyard Book
16 journalers for this copy...
This is a wonderful story about a little boy who escapes his parents' house after the man Jack murdered his family. He ends up in a graveyard where the "people" of the graveyard protect him, adopt him and bring him up. Of course, his education is very special and one day Jack returns.
Please read and pass on within 6 weeks. Thank you!
Ring participants (order might change):
Dani75 (Germany) Int'l shipping
coco7 (Germany) Int'l)
goldenwattle (Australia) Int'l
alexiapapa (Greece) EU
Meriola (Greece; EU-shipping)
fairy-dust (UK, prefers UK-shipping, Int'l ok) not replying to messages; skipped
Cassandra2020 (UK, prefers UK-shipping; EU ok)
Scruffykaz (UK; Int'l shipping)
sarahmangan (UK, prefers UK/EU-shipping; Int'l if needed)
mysteriousmummy (UK; UK/EU shipping)
lunatum (Finland; Int'l shipping)
Arvores (Portugal; EU-shipping)
Elisedal (UK; EU-shipping)
Gaiaofzo (Netherlands, Int'l shipping)
catsalive (Australia, Int'l shipping)
Billbooks (Australia, Int'l shipping)
back to me
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2 by
LilyKlip at
Leipzig, Sachsen Germany on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Released 10 yrs ago (5/18/2013 UTC) at Leipzig, Sachsen Germany
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on its way to Dani75. Safe travels!
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3 by
Dani75 at
Rudersberg, Baden-Württemberg Germany on Friday, May 24, 2013
The book arrived safely today - thank you for this BookRing - I´m soo looking forward to reading this book!
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4 by
Dani75 at
Rudersberg, Baden-Württemberg Germany on Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Oh, I loved the story about Bod and his magical childhood on the graveyard -
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5 by
Dani75 at
-- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Baden-Württemberg Germany on Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Released 10 yrs ago (6/8/2013 UTC) at -- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Baden-Württemberg Germany
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On the way to coco7 by mail :)
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6 by
coco7 at
Sprendlingen, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany on Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The book is here and is going to accompany me on vacation. Thanks a lot!
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7 by
coco7 at
Sprendlingen, Rheinland-Pfalz Germany on Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Definitely a 10 star book. Mrcoco and I read it on vacation and totally got carried away with Gaiman's excellent writing.
The Newbery Medal acceptance speech which is printed in the book is equally fascinating.
Sent on to goldenwattle on July 20th.
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8 by
goldenwattle at
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Wednesday, July 31, 2013
I needed another book to read - struggling with something really boring, which will be lucky to be read past the second chapter - and this arrived in my letterbox. I am looking forward very much to reading this, especially with the good comments. Thank you LilyKlip for starting the Bookring, and Coco7 for posting the book and the postcard.
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9 by
goldenwattle at
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Saturday, August 3, 2013
A quick and enjoyable read. A fun book. I would have marked it higher, except the end disappointed me a little. I would have preferred if Nobody had kept his abilities and been able to visit his 'parents' and others and still see them; after all other people visit their parents. It was good though that he could now leave the graveyard and explore the world.
I am going away for a few days and will post this book on when I return. Meanwhile I have leant it to my mother - 'Needle-n-Thread' - to read while I am away. I imagine she will write a review too. The book should be posted on well before the end of the month.
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10 by
Needle-n-Thread at
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Thursday, August 22, 2013
This is a story about a young boy whose parents and sister were murdered. He fortunately escaped to an old graveyard where some friendly ghosts took him in and reared him. He became friendly with the ghosts and had lots of places where he could hide. They obtained food and clothing for him and he eventually went to school. However the murderer found where he was and tried to kill him also, but they met with an unfortunate end. It's quite spooky in parts.
Quite a quick read. 7 out of 10.
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11 by
goldenwattle at
Narrabundah, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Thursday, August 22, 2013
Released 10 yrs ago (8/22/2013 UTC) at Narrabundah, Australian Capital Territory Australia
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Since reading this book I have been looking at cemeteries differently, considering the graves, with thoughts such as, (grin), "That one would be a better home than the others; more roomy."
I was Geocaching outside a graveyard in the dark recently and a white dog stood between the cemetery entrance pillars barking at me. He appeared reluctant (luckily) to come out any further. This book came to mind. White dog...ghosts. Spooky!
I posted this book today to Alexiapapa in Greece. It's travelling seamail because that's about half the price of airmail. The last two books I sent seamail accidental went airmail, but that can't be guaranteed. Seamail takes six weeks to four months. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.
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12 by
alexiapapa at
Larissa / Λάρισα, Larisa Greece on Wednesday, November 6, 2013
The book is finally here! Thank you so much for sending it to me! I hope I'll enjoy it as much! :)
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13 by
alexiapapa at
Larissa / Λάρισα, Larisa Greece on Monday, December 16, 2013
Released 10 yrs ago (12/16/2013 UTC) at Larissa / Λάρισα, Larisa Greece
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I really liked the book and the adventurous life of Bod in the graveyard. Well to me it reminds me that in every situation we can adjust or try to do so and overcome problems.
Sent to merolia to keep the ring going!Sorry for the delay, busy period.
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14 by
Merolia at
Halandri - Χαλάνδρι, Attica Greece on Monday, December 23, 2013
Received with thanks.
Ευχαριστώ Αλεξία για την κάρτα και τις ευχές! Καλές γιορτές κι ό,τι επιθυμείς!
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Merolia at
Halandri - Χαλάνδρι, Attica Greece on Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Overall, I really enjoyed this book -the concept, the writing, the characters, the atmosphere. Great if you're looking for something mildly spooky, supernatural but with a very human feeling. This was my second Gaiman book and I'm looking forward to more.
Still I wouldn't say it felt perfect. The idea and style suited a short story, and as such it was definately stretched. For a complete novel, it left me wanting more -more incidents and more elaboration on the characters and their supernatural nature. But that's just me being very strict!
Thank you very much for sharing, I'm waiting for an answer from the next participant in order to send it.
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16 by
Merolia at
Halandri - Χαλάνδρι, Attica Greece on Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Released 10 yrs ago (1/28/2014 UTC) at Halandri - Χαλάνδρι, Attica Greece
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On its way to the next reader. I had no reply from fairy-dust, so I sent it to Cassandra2020.
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17 by
Cassandra2020 at
Roslin, Scotland United Kingdom on Friday, January 31, 2014
Just as I was finishing the last chapter of my current bookring, I heard a thud on the doormat & found this awaiting me :-)
Thanks to LilyKlip & Meriola - for organising & posting....will be starting this very soon.
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18 by
Cassandra2020 at
Roslin, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, February 8, 2014
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman - very good
Ok, hands up, I'm usually quite scathing about adults reading children's books. I should now admit to two exceptions: Jasper Fforde and Neil Gaiman, two of my favourite authors and therefore two authors whose children's books I have occasionally read.
This is a lovely book. Obviously written for children, each chapter stands on its own, could be a short story, and documents an adventure or occurrance in the life of Bod. (I guess this stops the 'just one more chapter, I can't sleep until I know what happens next' aspect of reading to a child at bedtime). Bod's family are all murdered in the first chapter. Somehow, the baby escapes & crawls to the nearby graveyard where the 'residents' adopt him and vow to raise him and keep him safe.
All sorts of adventures ensue. Each little story deals with a different age of Bod's life and each has its own little moral or 'point of learning' for a child, but well hidden in Gaiman's whimsical and inventive story telling.
He won both The Newberry Medal and The Carnegie Medal for this book - well deserved.
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19 by
Cassandra2020 at
Roslin, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, February 15, 2014
Released 10 yrs ago (2/14/2014 UTC) at Roslin, Scotland United Kingdom
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Posted out - hopefully you should receive it soon :-)
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20 by
Scruffykaz at
Rainham, Kent United Kingdom on Friday, February 21, 2014
Arrived today! Looking forward to reading
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21 by
Scruffykaz at
Rainham, Kent United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Messaged the next on the list for details and will send it on as soon as I have these.
Apologies for the delay
08.04.14 - Next on the list has passed so I have emailed the next person. Hopefully I can get this book on the move soon
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22 by
Scruffykaz at
Rainham, Kent United Kingdom on Sunday, June 1, 2014
Released 9 yrs ago (6/1/2014 UTC) at Rainham, Kent United Kingdom
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Sending to the next on the list. Apologies for the delay
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23 by
mysteriousmummy at
Shefford, Bedfordshire United Kingdom on Saturday, June 7, 2014
Received a couple of days ago, looking forward to reading this having scanned the first few pages. Although reading could be hampered from having to hide from my son who has a ghost phobia!
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24 by
mysteriousmummy at
Shefford, Bedfordshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 25, 2014
I loved this book such a easy read but a very interesting story. As usual with Neil Gaiman I liked the digs at the real world and his world within the real world scenario. PMd next participant for their address
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25 by
mysteriousmummy at
-- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Released 9 yrs ago (7/11/2014 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Finally winging its way to lunatum sorry for the delay
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26 by
lunatum at
Savukoski, Lappi / Lappland Finland on Monday, July 28, 2014
The book arrived last week and I already started reading.
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27 by
lunatum at
Savukoski, Lappi / Lappland Finland on Tuesday, August 5, 2014
I read the book while flying to Madeira.
I just loved the book. I didn't want to let it out of my hands before the end.
I'll be home next week and that is when I can send the book to next reader.
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28 by
lunatum at
Savukoski, Lappi / Lappland Finland on Friday, September 19, 2014
Released 9 yrs ago (9/15/2014 UTC) at Savukoski, Lappi / Lappland Finland
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I sent the book to next reader. Sorry for it took so long.
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Arvores at
Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo Portugal on Monday, September 22, 2014
It has arrived today, with the most beautiful stamps on the envelope. It made me feel nostalgic.
Jumala! Rakastan Suomea!
Thank you all for sharing.
Warm greetings.
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30 by
Arvores at
Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo Portugal on Friday, October 17, 2014
For several reasons, I've given up reading this book.
It will go back home, soon.
Or should I send it somewhere else?
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31 by
Arvores at
Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo Portugal on Tuesday, October 28, 2014
It's not that I didn't like the book. It's just that life has brought other priorities so, I had to let it go.
Thank you so much for sharing.
The book was sent to Elisedal today.
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32 by
Elisedal at
Burry Port, Wales United Kingdom on Thursday, November 6, 2014
Thank you very much to Arvores for this book. Received safely and I look forward to reading it :D
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33 by
Elisedal at
Burry Port, Wales United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Released 9 yrs ago (12/18/2014 UTC) at Burry Port, Wales United Kingdom
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Going to be posted to the Netherlands to the next reader first thing in the morning. Really enjoyed the book and I hope the next reader does too.
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34 by
Gaiaofzo at
Beverwijk, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Tuesday, January 6, 2015
This book arrived a week ago, and I had to finish another book first. I was so excited that I could start reading today, and almost finished the book!
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35 by
Gaiaofzo at
Beverwijk, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Friday, January 9, 2015
Released 9 yrs ago (1/6/2015 UTC) at Beverwijk, Noord-Holland Netherlands
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17 hours after I began to read, the book was ready to be send to Australia!!!
I finished in 7 hours of reading, so I hope everybody will enjoy the book as much as I did :)
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36 by
catsalive at
Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Thursday, February 12, 2015
Book has arrived safely.
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37 by
catsalive at
Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Friday, February 13, 2015
A lovely book. I enjoyed Bod's story. I'm a bit disappointed that he lost all his abilities in the end. After all, although we leave childhood behind as we head into the adult world, we never lose it completely.
Thanks LilyKlip. I'll get this off to Bill shortly.
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38 by
catsalive at
-- Mail, by hand, rings, RABCKs etc, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Saturday, February 21, 2015
Released 9 yrs ago (2/21/2015 UTC) at -- Mail, by hand, rings, RABCKs etc, Australian Capital Territory Australia
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Posted to Billbooks, next in the bookring.
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39 by
Billbooks at
Malvern East, Victoria Australia on Thursday, March 5, 2015
Impressive travelling by this book awaiting me at home after holidays
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40 by
Billbooks at
Malvern East, Victoria Australia on Tuesday, June 9, 2015
I just loved this book. I am so getting into Neil Gaiman's books. Their originality well written are they teens or more I think they're more. Now off to Germany
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41 by
LilyKlip at
Leipzig, Sachsen Germany on Wednesday, July 1, 2015
The book is back with me. Thank you Billbooks for sending it and for the cute Koala! ;-)