Wow! Neil Gaiman may be one of my new favorite authors. I finished The Graveyard Book this afternoon, and it was fantastic. I would recommend it to any of my 5th graders who are up for a challenge. I think boys and girls alike will enjoy it because it has some great characters, a suspenseful adventure, and a little bit of scariness.
What I like most about this book is the way Neil Gaiman writes. He's totally original and interesting. It's not so complicated that you don't understand, but he also trusts that the reader is intelligent and uses a variety of vocabulary.
Give this book a try! Stick with it, and you won't be disappointed. The conclusion is outstanding and leaves a lot of room for the reader to make predictions about what happens next.
I'm getting ready to head back to school this week. I've read a few excellent books this summer. Who else has read something they really liked?
Hi Mr. Milbrand,
ReplyDeleteIt's Nico. I was going to recommend a short book called SoundBender by Lynn Oliver and Theo Baker. Not sure The Graveyard would be a book that I would read, but I'll tell you if I come across anything else to recommend. Hope you're doing well. How are you?
Nico
Hi Nico,
DeleteIt's awesome to hear from you. I'll try to find SoundBender. I hope all is going well in NH. I'm sure you're happy with the Sox. Wish I could say the same for my NY boys. Take care!