The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean • Related Edition: Graphic
41 Total Resources 11 Awards 41 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 2008
Word Count 67,380
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 820L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 125535, 10 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Neil Gaiman
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
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Discussion Questions from Vermont Department of Libraries
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Book Readings 3
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Neil Gaiman
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Neil Gaiman
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Neil Gaiman
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Book Trailers 1
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Vocabulary Resources 2
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Awards & Distinctions 11
YALSA Teens' Top Ten, 2003-2025
Winner, 2009
Indies Choice Book Awards, 2009-2019
Winner, 2009
Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, 2009-2025
Finalist, 2009
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2009
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, 1971-2025
Finalist, 2009
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2025
Winner, 2009
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2009
Outstanding International Books, 2006-2024
Grades 6-8 Selection, 2009
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2008
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