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Violence
Some
The Other Mother's true form is frightening; Coraline is threatened throughout
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Sustained psychological dread; the villains are unsettling; themes of neglect and the desire for parental attention
What this book is about
Bored and ignored by her distracted parents, Coraline discovers a secret door in their new apartment that leads to a parallel world — where Other Mother and Other Father seem perfect. But the Other Mother wants something in return: Coraline's eyes. Gaiman's dark fairy tale is genuinely frightening, beautifully written, and one of the finest children's horror stories ever crafted.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Genuinely frightening supernatural villain
Themes of parental neglect and a child's longing
Horror imagery including buttons for eyes
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