In a modern fairy tale, replete with strange house, magic mirrors,
and evil "witch", Gaiman has created a gothic atmosphere of
unnatural grays and blacks. Coraline, newly moved to a new flat, is
suddenly met with the disappearance of her parents. Her exploration
of her environs reveals a passage to an alternate house, with an
"other" mother and "other" father - all created by an evil creature
that wishes to possess and "please" unsuspecting children. Read by
the author, he clearly understands that he has written a book full
of universal fears and chilling details. His words and his voice
are spare and restrained. He lets the evocative plot carry the
burden of scaring the listener - except for some unnecessary bits
of incidental music. An unforgettable listen, not even the happy
ending will banish the dark mood. Not everyone's cup of tea, but
truly effective. For more details on the Parents' Choice
Foundation, please visit www.parents-choice.org