Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Overall Plot Summary

Coraline, an adventurous 11-year-old, moves into a mysterious house and discovers a parallel world with her 'other' parents who have sinister intentions. She learns about courage and devises a plan to save her real parents and escape. Through a high-stakes game, Coraline retrieves lost souls and confronts the other mother, ultimately securing her freedom and sealing the other world. The story concludes with Coraline reflecting on her bravery and the mysterious events.

What is the name of the main character in the story?

Describe the house that Coraline and her parents move into.

What does Coraline find behind the locked door?

What is the significance of the stone with a hole that Ms. Spink gives to Coraline?

How does Coraline's other mother differ from her real mother?

What lesson does Coraline learn about courage from her father?

What challenge does Coraline face in the other world?

What warning do the ghost children give Coraline?

How does Coraline ultimately escape from the other mother?

What does Coraline do with the key to the drawing room door?