The Wolves in the Walls

"Gaiman does here for the older picture-book set what he did for middle-grade readers with Coraline." --Kirkus (starred review)

Lucy is sure there are wolves living in the walls of their house--and, as everybody says, if the wolves come out of the walls, it's all over. Her family doesn't believe her. Then one day, the wolves come out.

But it's not all over. Instead, Lucy's battle with the wolves is only just beginning.

There are sneaking, creeping, crumpling noises coming from inside the walls...

This New York Times Best Illustrated Book combines a deliciously creepy tale, a strong heroine, and a happy ending in a package that only Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean could have created.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 08/05/2003
ISBN: 9780380978274
Pages: 56
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 10.00h x 10.10w x 0.50d
Award: Greenaway Medal - Nominee
Award: Bram Stoker Awards - Finalist

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 07/01/2003 pg. 910
Publishers Weekly 06/30/2003 pg. 77
BookPage 08/01/2003 pg. 28
Booklist 08/01/2003 pg. 1989
School Library Journal 09/01/2003 pg. 178
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2003 pg. 14
New York Times 09/21/2003 pg. 26
Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2003 pg. 1403
Booklist 02/01/2004 pg. 984
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 42 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 42 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 72288 / Wolves in the Walls
Reading Level: 3.9 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5