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The Graveyard Book
Children's fantasy
The Graveyard Book
368 pages · First published 2008
When a mysterious killer murders his family, a toddler escapes into a nearby graveyard, where the resident ghosts decide to raise him as one of their own. Given the name Nobody Owens—Bod for short—the boy grows up surrounded by centuries of history, eccentric spirits, and a mysterious guardian named Silas, who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. With his unusual family protecting him, Bod learns supernatural skills, befriends a lonely witch, and encounters dangerous ghouls, ancient mysteries, and the occasional visitor from the living world. But the man who murdered his family has never stopped searching for him, and as Bod grows older, the graveyard's protection cannot shelter him forever. Both eerie and deeply moving, this imaginative coming-of-age fantasy is perfect for a stormy night or a crisp autumn afternoon when you're craving ghostly adventures, unforgettable characters, a fiercely loyal found family, and a little darkness balanced with hope.
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Content notes
Murder of a child's parents and sibling, including an opening scene involving a knife; orphanhood, grief, and parental loss; repeated threats to a child, stalking, kidnapping, and attempted murder; supernatural violence, frightening creatures, and threats of being eaten by ghouls; ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witchcraft, and encounters with the dead; references to a witch's execution by drowning and burning; bullying, intimidation, and physical violence involving children; discussion of suicide and death; occasional mild profanity.
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Raven Blackberry Tea
Dark blackberries and honey bring a touch of warmth to Bod's shadowy world, where even the oldest graves can shelter kindness, friendship, and a place to belong.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Nevermore Nightcap
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Dark cherry and warming bourbon suit a candlelit journey through the graveyard, where ancient secrets, unsettling encounters, and unexpected kindness await.
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- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz black cherry juice ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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- Stir bourbon, black cherry juice, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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