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Coraline by Neil Gaiman

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In Coraline, did you enjoy ...

... a brave young girl navigating a mysterious, magical world?

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente

If you loved Coraline’s journey through a strange and dangerous alternate reality, you’ll be captivated by September’s adventure in Fairyland. Like Coraline, September must use her courage and cleverness to navigate unfamiliar realms, face perilous creatures, and rescue those she cares about—all while unraveling the rules of a world that’s as enchanting as it is sinister.

... a close-knit, eerie setting with a small cast of memorable characters?

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

If you enjoyed how Coraline focuses on a tight-knit cast—Coraline, her parents, the Other Mother, and a handful of strange neighbors—you’ll love the intimate, haunting world of The Graveyard Book. Follow Nobody Owens as he grows up among ghosts and ghouls, forming bonds with the quirky inhabitants of the graveyard and exploring the mysteries that lie within its gates.

... an unsettling atmosphere with psychological depth and dark undertones?

The Nest by Kenneth Oppel

If you were drawn to Coraline’s chilling, psychologically tense mood, The Nest will grip you with its claustrophobic sense of dread. As Steve becomes entangled with mysterious wasps and begins to question what’s real, you’ll find the same unsettling blend of fantasy and psychological horror that made Coraline so haunting.

... dangerous, mysterious magic lurking beneath everyday reality?

The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier

If the eerie, dangerous magic of the Other World in Coraline fascinated you, you’ll be hooked by the secrets of The Night Gardener. Molly and Kip discover a sinister tree and the strange figure who tends it, facing supernatural forces that threaten to consume them and their new home. The book’s dark magic is just as mysterious and menacing as anything behind Coraline’s little door.

... a young female protagonist who’s resourceful, brave, and memorable?

The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson

If Coraline’s cleverness and determination won your heart, you’ll love following Odge Gribble and her friends as they embark on a magical rescue mission. Odge is a strong, quirky heroine who faces danger, deception, and fantastical challenges in a hidden world—much like Coraline herself.

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