A full cast edition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman’s modern classic, Coraline.
While exploring her new home, a young girl named Coraline unlocks a door to reveal a hidden passage. Intrigued, she ventures deep into a mysterious mirror realm, a world eerily similar yet darkly different from her own. There another mother and another father greet her, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.
Before long, the miraculous turns sinister, and Coraline must use her wits and courage to save herself―and the other trapped souls she finds along the way.
Filled with enchantments and terrors alike, this winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Awards is a dazzling feat of imagination from a modern literary master.
Cast
Julian Rhind-Tutt: Narrator
Pixie Davies: Coraline
Katherine Kingsley: Mother and Other Mother
Julian Clary: Cat
Jacqueline Boatswain: Miss Spink and Other Miss Spink
Kevin McNally: Father and Other Father
Adjoa Andoh: Miss Forcible and Other Miss Forcible
Adrian Schiller: Mr. Bobo, Other Mr. Bobo, police, and the dogs
Heather Nicol: Winged Ghost Girl
William Parker: Ghost Boy
Nicole Davis: Tall Ghost Girl
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"Originally I intended to read this to my daughters as a before-bed reading. However, since they had already seen the movie, both decided that it was too scary to read before sleeping. So I decided to read it myself. In short, I loved it. Well written, Mr. Gaiman captures the point of view of his main character so well that it could have easily been written by a girl like Coraline. All the characters are incredible, Mr. Gaiman focuses all of his efforts on the protagonist and the antagonist, and the secondary characters are exactly that, secondary. No fill in here, and no unnecessary side stories that detract from the main plot. And las but not least the story is fantastic, creepy and scary and incredibly satisfying. I highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed."
— Sergio (5 out of 5 stars)
“A cast of talented British actors gives voice to this new audio edition of Neil Gaiman’s classic middle-grade novel…Julian Rhind-Tutt’s narration underscores the beautiful writing and eerie atmosphere. Pixie Davies’s Coraline sounds intrepid and brave, even when she’s frightened. Julian Clary offers an excellently sardonic and long-suffering cat voice. And the singing rats are especially creepy. The other actors enliven the characters on both sides of the door who help or hinder Coraline as she works to outwit the Other Mother and save her real parents. It all makes for magical—and scary—listening.”
— AudioFile" Loved the full cast performance if this audiobook! Very quick read with it’s 3.5 hours. Only thing I will criticise is that if I hadn’t seen the movie before I think the quick storytelling would have let me down a bit. I love a good detail filled story which Gaiman‘s aren’t really, so I knew what I was getting into. Overall a sure recommendation. "
— Maria, 12/6/2023" Not only are the voicing and background sounds captivating to listen to and well-suited to the content, the character is wonderfully realized - how novel to have a girl character who is brave but not brash, able but not super powered, and so very human in a way we all wish we could be. The parents are not ogres, just a bit preoccupied and there is a gentleness to the scariest moments that draws one in. "
— Mountaineer, 11/4/2019" Typically, I do not find myself reading children's books. I made an exception this time, and I am so glad I did. Needless to say, it is a very simple read and is not too long. The images are fantastic. For those who have seen the film, they are completely different. The overall plot is similar, but the individual scenes and characterization could not be more different. The book is pretty dark and is filled with odd and creepy images of Coraline's alternate reality (this is the best way to describe it without giving too much away). I would definitely say give it a read. I recommend it to readers ten and up- especially those that like being creeped out and/or enjoyed the film version. "
— Crystal, 2/19/2014" this book was not that good. it was so confusing too. so dont bother reading it. "
— Caelyn, 2/14/2014" It is a very dark story, but a very well written one. I enjoyed it very much, but I don't enjoy other scary stories. "
— Zoe, 2/12/2014" This book is terrifying. How can this be a children's book? I nearly died of fright trying to get through it myself and I am a grown woman. But it was good. But it was SKEERY! I give it three stars for being a Stephen King novel parading around in a a children's book's clothing. "
— Casie, 1/19/2014" Short but oddly creepy story of a girl who looks for something beyond her ordinary humdrum life of inattentive parents. She finds just that, but it is surely not what she hoped for. Great, well written tale. "
— Steve, 1/19/2014" Good book, much much MUCH better than the movie! "
— Marina, 1/17/2014" Made into a movie but the book of course is better. Hard to believe this is a children's book. "
— Yessica, 1/7/2014" written so well! So creepy! I loved this because Coraline is so odd. "
— Kyla, 12/28/2013" This book scared the CRAP out of me. Do Not read this unless you want to be afraid of la la loopsy dolls for the rest of your life. ( The button eyes...) "
— Cali, 12/15/2013" I'll come back with a review for this "
— Izza, 12/8/2013" She was right, no one is ever too old for this story! "
— Esteban, 12/6/2013" I had seen the animated film a couple of times before reading the book so I was quite familiar with the story but this did not detract one bit from this tale. "
— David, 10/19/2013" Quick, entertaining, and creepy. This book moves pretty fast, but paints some vivid scenes along the way. "
— Kevin, 5/16/2013" I love this book! So creepy! "
— Rachelle, 1/22/2013" It was amazing . loved it . even though it wasnt my fav but it was good :) "
— WindGirl, 4/17/2012" Really interesting... Well written and enjoyable "
— Tobias, 12/26/2011" Caroline and I listened to audio when she was 10. We loved it but we are open to "strange and unusual" "
— Christine, 6/2/2011" Somewhat creepy but in a way u can tell was intended. I recomend it and its waaaaay better than the movie "
— Leah, 5/23/2011" Interesting premise, as expected from Neil Gaiman. Interested to see how the movie relates.<br/> "
— Kimberly, 5/23/2011" What. The fuck. Is wrong with Neil Gaiman. "
— Faye, 5/22/2011" I just read this for the 2nd time a couple of weeks ago. This is by far the scariest book I've ever read; it creeped me out, gave me chills, and still kept me hooked all the way through. Definitely added to my list of favorites. "
— Ashley, 5/22/2011" it was a good book but the movie doesn't stick to the book so much :[ "
— Ruby, 5/21/2011" Coraline has been one of my all-time favorite books ever since I read it. One day I'll have children, and I'll to them from this book, if they are anything like me at all they'll love being creeped out as much as I did!<br/><br/>WONDERFUL book for ALL ages!!! "
— Isabel, 5/19/2011" Truth be told, I am a Neil Gaiman fan. I like his style, his ideas, and this short book was no exception. Although aimed at a younger audience, big children will appreciate it too. "
— Paraskevi, 5/18/2011" "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." -G. K. Chesterton<br/><br/>Lemony Snicket and Terry Pratchett gave this book glowing reviews. I concur. "
— V.E., 5/17/2011" A wonderful modern fairytale for all ages. It's my first Neil Gaiman book and I loved it. Wanted to know what kind of books Amanda Palmer's husband wrote, and apparently they are the absolutely brilliant kind! I agree with Terry Pratchett - it is a masterpiece. "
— Heather, 5/17/2011" Really great book, albeit somewhat short. Definitely a modern fairy tale, but not a Disneyfied one - think the sometimes gruesome originals. "
— Jed, 5/17/2011" it was <em>o</em>kay , n<em>o</em>t that great - th <u>m<em>o</em>vie</u> was <strong>great</strong> ! :) "
— Loni, 5/15/2011" Very quick and fun - and CREEPY! "
— Maggie, 5/11/2011Neil Gaiman is the author of several #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Norse Mythogy, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and Anansi Boys, and others, as well as the Sandman series of graphic novels. His fiction has received Newbery, Carnegie, Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. His novel American Gods aired as a TV series in 2017. Originally from England, he lives in the United States, where he is a professor at Bard College.
Adjoa Andoh is an Audie Award and Earphones Award–winning narrator and an actress of British film, television, stage, and radio. In 2022, she was awarded the AudioFile Golden Voice Award. She is known on the UK stage for lead roles at the RSC, the National Theatre, the Royal Court Theatre, and the Almeida Theatre, and she is a familiar face on British television. She made her Hollywood debut starring as Nelson Mandela’s chief of staff, Brenda Mazikubo, alongside Morgan Freeman as Mandela in Clint Eastwood’s Invictus.
Julian Rhind-Tutt is an actor and voice artist. His audiobook narrations have earned five AudioFile Earphones Awards, and he has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award. His film appearances include roles in The Madness of King George, The Saint, Les Misérables, Notting Hill, and Tomorrow Never Dies, while his television credits include Reckless, Dangerfield, and Richard II. His stage work includes Editing Process, The Way of the World, Catherine Howard, and as the Duke of York in The Madness of George III. He is also the recipient of the Carlton Hobbs Award from BBC Radio.
Bleak December Inc. is a multimedia company founded by Canadian actor and filmmaker Anthony D.P. Mann.