Coraline – Neil Gaiman (2002)
This dark fantasy novella follows curious and adventurous Coraline Jones, who discovers a parallel world behind a secret door in her new home. At first, this “Other World” seems magical, with an “Other Mother” and “Other Father” who dote on her—but their button eyes and sinister intentions soon reveal a terrifying truth. To save herself and her real parents, Coraline must outsmart the manipulative Other Mother in a chilling battle of wits and courage. Blending fairy-tale eeriness with psychological horror, Coraline is a modern classic that celebrates bravery and self-reliance.
If You Liked This, Try:
- The Graveyard Book (Neil Gaiman, 2008) – A boy raised by ghosts confronts supernatural dangers.
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll, 1865) – Another young protagonist navigates a surreal, rules-defying world.
- The Thief of Always (Clive Barker, 1992) – A sinister holiday house with hidden horrors.
