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ParaNorman: A Novel [Hardcover]

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel , LAIKA
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (206 customer reviews)

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Book Description

June 5, 2012 8 and up
In a quaint New England town with a history of witches and pilgrims, misunderstood eleven-year-old Norman Babcock can see and talk to ghosts. No one believes him, of course-everyone just thinks he's weird (including his parents). But when a folktale of a witch who cursed her accusers turns out to be true, it's up to Norman to save the town from pilgrim zombies! He'll also have to take on a very angry witch, an annoying sidekick, his boy-crazy teenage sister, and dozens of moronic grown-ups who get in his way. This young ghoul whisperer finds his paranormal talents pushed to their otherworldly limits in this hilarious and spooky adventure!

Featuring gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations and a story beyond what you'll see in the film, this novel is sure to delight!

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From School Library Journal

Gr 4-6-Adapted from the screenplay for the animated movie, ParaNorman works as more than simply a novelization. For as long as he can remember, 11-year-old Norman Babcock has seen and heard ghosts of both the human and animal variety. During his grandmother's funeral a year ago, he finally decided to talk back. This makes him something of an outcast in his small New England town, but he doesn't really mind. One ghost Norman has never had contact with is the witch who was executed centuries ago by the townspeople. On the eve of the 300th anniversary of her trial, Norman receives dire news: her curse will raise an army of undead and destroy the town unless he uses his power to stop her. While supporting characters are painted with fairly broad strokes-the boy-crazy older sister and dim-witted bully, for example-Norman is more fully developed with an interesting character arc as he learns he can rely on friends and family. Humor abounds with only mildly scary action, and the plot is augmented by some solid secondary themes including the fear of differences and the danger of mob mentality. Stylized, monochromatic illustrations introduce each chapter, and a "report" on the Blithe Hollow witch trial by one of Norman's classmates is included.-Amanda Raklovits, Champaign Public Library, ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"Humor abounds with only mildly scary action..." (School Library Journal 2012)

Product Details

  • Age Range: 8 and up
  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (June 5, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316209864
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316209861
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (206 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #484,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Elizabeth Kimmel Willard, the pen name for Elizabeth Cody Kimmel, is a lifetime Little House enthusiast. She is the author of many books for children, including the Lily B. series. She lives in Cold Spring, New York, with her husband and their daughter.

Customer Reviews

Excellent book, I bought it to read with my children an 8 year old and a 15 year old. Tyestre  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
The story was very interesting. Etasha Allen  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Quite a delightful story July 17, 2012
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I looked forward to reading this story and I was not disappointed. I will certainly look for more "Paranorman" so my children can also enjoy this wonderfully written character and everyone in his world.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome!! September 10, 2012
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Whats not to love about this book?! Really? Its just totally cute and entertaining. Plus ZOMBIES!! Love love loved it. :)
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4.0 out of 5 stars ParaNorman September 1, 2012
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Very entertaining! A good, fast read that keeps you entertained from beginning to end with Norman's "special ability" to see dead people!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy the full book!
This is just a few chapters. The good part is at the end of the full book. The movie is good too
Published 1 hour ago by Lily
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I wish it was the whole book for free but other wise I loved it .But for other people it's a must to read
Published 7 hours ago by aaliyah cruz
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome but not finished
I watched the movie before knowing there was a book. I know it's a preview so it's missing the end chapters but I would of loved to read the end..... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
I loved how it is free for kids to read and how it has such a good balance between the story and the movie
Published 6 days ago by KLEEG1st
1.0 out of 5 stars Paranoman
It's kinda ... bad,cool ,and funny at the same time! I really liked when the old tree whispered," The dead are coming.
Published 6 days ago by David Winiarczyk
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!
I tried to rate this with 100,000,00 stars!!! I haven't seen the movie yet,but I bet that the book is waaaaaaaaaaay better!! Read more
Published 7 days ago by Unknown I got the free version
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesomeness
That was an awesome book but it was kinda of hard at first but I got through it so it was easy for me but next time ease please please please their be text reader for one people
Published 8 days ago by Mariah Calabrese
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
Well I thought it was very, very funny and entertaining too. I thoroughly enjoyed it more than I thought I would!
Published 9 days ago by bookworm88
3.0 out of 5 stars Cs
I give it a 3 because it was very detailed but The book is not very interesting to me. It was very good but not interesting. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Collin Shed
5.0 out of 5 stars Paranorman
This block I loved a lot you should to get it I think you would allow love it and if you don't get it then you're missing out on all of the fun and yup I recommended this boo k to... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Brenda Jasmin Medrano
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