This was a wonderful book and a very fun read. Even though it was a children's book there was a lot for adults to love in The Graveyard Book. 
 I loved Bod's relationship with the citizens of the graveyard. I was so interested in his schooling with the various ghosts. Each one had something extra to teach Bod based on their life experiences and the history of their time. It was very entertaining. 
 It was very dark in certain parts, especially the beginning. I love dark, but it's probably not something to read to very young children :). Unless they tend to like that kind of thing.