My other mother

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Just finished reading this one. I enjoyed it although -- and I suppose this is the point with kid-lit -- I found it a little too short. I shall probably force it on my little cousins when I see them over Christmas, although it might be a little young for one of them now.

Actually, I just realised how stupid that comment was; I enjoyed it, and I'm 25.

Basically the story starts with Coraline and her family having just moved into a new house. One day when exploring her house she finds a doorway, that leads to another world; one that is strikingly similar to her own, but with subtle (and quite creepy) differences. When her parents get caught up in the world behind the door, Coraline has to rescue them and rescue herself. Coraline is curious, intelligent, and quiet . . . and instantly likeable.