Nobody Owens lives in a graveyard where he is cared for by all the ghosts of the graveyard. Not only that, he can do things that ghosts can: he can Fade and Haunt and strike Fear into the hearts of living. Despite these abilities, Bod cannot leave the graveyard. If not, he will be killed by the man who killed his family when he was a baby. Over the course of the book, Bod becomes more determined to leave the graveyard and experience life as a living person.
At first, I wasn't sure the book would live up to my expectations for Gaiman's work. However, my concerns were quickly evaporated--The Graveyard Book has Gaiman's charm and cleverness. I really liked the way he set up the graveyard as a contained world and gave it almost its own mythology. Because it's geared for younger audiences, the writing is not as elaborate as Gaiman's usual style, but it is enjoyable even for an older--yes even adult--reader. Definitely check it out, particularly if you're trying to find something to read with a younger family member or student.
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