When Bod was a baby, a murderer killed his whole family. He would have been killed too if he hadn't escaped his crib at just the right moment and found himself in a graveyard. Raised by ghosts, Bod's childhood is a little different from most people's. 
 I really enjoyed The Graveyard Book. It was full of interesting ideas and creative creatures, even while it touched on such familiar subjects as wanting friends, bullying, wanting independence, and the explorations of children. 
 I can't wait to read it again - this time with my son in audience!