This is a charming story of a living child who grows up in a graveyard, raised by a varied cast of kind but (mostly)deceased friends. While the story is innocent and not too heavy, the imaginative detail put into the setting allows for an entertaining and pleasant experience. My personal favorite was the character of Ms. Lupescu, who is initially presented as a sort of overly strict babysitter, but soon turns out to be a powerful character in her own right.

Additionally this story reminded me a bit of the Halloweentown movies, in that the spooky and dark things that usually would be seen as evil or horrific were here part of the seat of childhood innocence. The graveyard was home for the main character, and its inhabitants were family. That can be a great and comfortable thing when you're in the right mood for it.