Publisher Description

Lucy hears sneaking, creeping,
crumpling noises
coming from inside
the walls.

She is sure there are
wolves living in
the walls
of her house.

Back Cover

Lucy hears sneaking, creeping, crumpling noises coming from inside the walls. She is sure there are wolves living in the walls of her house.

Author Biography

Neil Gaiman's bestselling novels include "Neverwhere", " Neil Gaiman's bestselling novels include "Neverwhere", "American Gods", "Coraline", "Anansi Boys", and "Good Omens" American Gods", "Coraline", "Anansi Boys", and "Good Omens" (with Terry Pratchett). He is the creator of the Sandman ser(with Terry Pratchett). He is the creator of the Sandman series of graphic novels and author of the short-fiction collecies of graphic novels and author of the short-fiction collections "Smoke and Mirrors" and "Fragile Things". The winner otions "Smoke and Mirrors" and "Fragile Things". The winner of n

Review

"The illustrations are amazing. And, like every good scary story, there's an unexpected twist at the end." -- Washington Post"Gaiman's text rings with energetic confidence and an inviting tone. McKean expertly matches the tale's funny-scary mood." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Gaiman has one creepy imagination. Hand this to a jaded third or fourth-grader and watch their eyes get big." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"This is a picture book for the twenty-first century child: visually and emotionally sophisticated, accessible, and inspired." -- ALA Booklist"Children will delight in the "scary, creepy" tone and in the brave behavior displayed by the intrepid young heroine." -- School Library Journal"Madly inventive, madly funny. Some will find it creepy; for the rest it will offer the sustaining jam of life." -- The Guardian (UK)"Spectacular...atmospheric, sinister, scary, and funny...This is a book for cool kids who will grow up to be fearless." -- Sunday Times (London)"Gaiman, with regular collaborator Dave McKean, suffuses this sumptuous story with a night-light-worthy creepiness." -- Family Fun Magazine

Review Quote

"This is a picture book for the twenty-first century child: visually and emotionally sophisticated, accessible, and inspired."

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