The winner of the 2009 Newberry award, this book tells the tale of Nobody Owens, a young boy, who, after his family is murdered, is adopted and raised by the occupants of a graveyard. I loved this fantasy filled with memorable characters - living and dead. Humor helps soften the bittersweet exploration of life and family. The tension ratchets up as Bod's opponents track him down and all the threads weave together to a wonderful resolution.The scariest parts aren't the ghosts and ghouls in the graveyard, but the dangers that lurk outside the gates. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone younger than middle-school age. 5 out of 5 stars.

posted May 21, 2012 at 11:33AM

This was one of the best books i've read in a long time. Very poignant and fabulous storytelling.

posted Jun 12, 2012 at 2:53PM

This is an awesome book about a boy and ghosts. It's scary and creepy and fun to read.

posted Jun 21, 2012 at 1:35PM

This is an awesome book about a boy and ghosts. It's scary and creepy and fun to read.

posted Jun 21, 2012 at 1:35PM

Scared the pants off me in fifth grade, but a book about a kid who talks with ghosts called "Bod" (short for "Nobody") is awesumm.

posted Nov 28, 2012 at 4:14PM

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