First published 2008
Bored in her new home, young Coraline curiously explores a mysterious door. What she finds is a dazzling parallel universe that mirrors her own — but with unsettling differences. Her "other" parents shower her with attention and gifts, and Coraline revels in this alluring new world. But as she digs deeper, she uncovers a sinister secret: her "other" parents are not what they seem, and they will stop at nothing to keep her trapped in their clutches forever. Coraline must use her wits and courage to escape back to her real family before it's too late.
Genres: fantasy, horror, contemporary
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: alternate-universe, fish-out-of-water, found-family
186 pages · Paperback · HarperAlley
Content warnings: violence