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The Wolves in the Walls

Neil Gaiman
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The Wolves in the Walls

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003

Book Brief

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Neil Gaiman

The Wolves in the Walls

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

56

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Children`s Literature
Setting

Family Home • Contemporary

Topic
Animals
Publication Year

2003

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Wolves in the Walls, Neil Gaiman presents the story of a girl named Lucy who hears wolves living inside the walls of her family's house. Despite her family's disbelief and dismissal, Lucy insists on what she hears. As the narrative unfolds, Lucy must face the consequences of being the lone believer.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.3

18,521 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Dave McKean, is praised for its imaginative storytelling and unique art style. The book's dark yet whimsical tone captivates both children and adults. However, some find its narrative unsettling for younger readers. Overall, it skillfully blends humor with a sense of eerie suspense, creating a memorable experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wolves in the Walls?

A reader who delights in The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman likely enjoys imaginative and eerie tales with a whimsical twist. Similar readers are fans of Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are and Roald Dahl’s The Witches, savoring the interplay of fantasy and intrigue wrapped in captivating visuals.

4.3

18,521 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

56

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Children`s Literature
Setting

Family Home • Contemporary

Topic
Animals
Publication Year

2003

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

7-12 years

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