Coraline

Interesting Facts

• Coraline was written for Neil Gaiman's daughter, Holly, who loved scary stories.
• The book was initially conceived as a short story but evolved into a full-length novel during the writing process.
• The character Coraline got her name due to a typo: Gaiman accidentally wrote "Coraline" instead of "Caroline" and decided to keep it.
• The book has won numerous awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Novella and the Bram Stoker Award for Best Work for Young Readers.
• Coraline's story was adapted into an animated film released in 2009, which received an Oscar nomination.
• The book contains many references to classic fairy tales and myths, making it interesting for readers of all ages.
• Neil Gaiman drew on elements from his own childhood fears when creating the book's atmosphere.