312 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060530921
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 30 September 2008
Description
Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place--he's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as well as...
Community Reviews Summary of 32,739 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
dark 50%
emotional 37%
funny 28%
hopeful 26%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 15%
inspiring 13%
sad 11%
tense 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Bullying, Violence312 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060530921
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 30 September 2008
Description
Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place--he's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as well as...
Community Reviews Summary of 32,739 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
dark 50%
emotional 37%
funny 28%
hopeful 26%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 15%
inspiring 13%
sad 11%
tense 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Bullying, Violence