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Coraline

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Year 2004 Edition year
Pages 194 Mid-length read
Vibe Family-friendly Weekend read

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The likely reading experience leans toward a simpler reading surface, faster payoff, and an easier handoff to a younger audience. Net effect: a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail.

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In this catalog, Coraline by Neil Gaiman lands as a younger-reader or shared-reading title with a lighter on-ramp. The copy on file shows 2004 • Harpercollins Childrens Books • 194 pages, giving you a quick sense of scale and reading commitment.

Edition on file: 2004 • Harpercollins Childrens Books • 194 pages • ISBN 9780060575915.

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What stands out here is the overall feel: Family-friendly • Weekend read.

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Coraline by Neil Gaiman looks like a steady younger-reader pick with a simple entry point and clear reading payoff.

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