The Graveyard Book

Interesting Facts

• The main character of the book, a boy named Nobody Owens, is raised by ghosts in a graveyard after his family is killed.
• The book won the Newbery Medal in 2009, one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature.
• The story is inspired by Rudyard Kipling's classic work «The Jungle Book», but instead of the jungle, the setting is a graveyard.
• The character Silas, who becomes Bod's mentor, is a mysterious being who is neither alive nor dead.
• The book combines elements of fantasy, mystery, and adventure, creating a unique atmosphere.
• Each chapter of the book is a standalone story related to Bod's life in the graveyard and his interactions with various ghosts and creatures.
• The book was adapted into a graphic novel, which also received positive reviews from critics.