This article, Coraline (book), is under active construction! Coraline Wiki apologizes for the inconvenience. Coraline is a critically acclaimed novel written by the British author, Neil Gaiman. First published on February 4th 2002. It won the 2003 Nebula Award for Best Novel, the 2003 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and the 2002 Bram Stoker Award for Best Work for Young Readers. Coraline was made into a 3-D stop-motion film that was acclaimed as The #1 Best Movie Of the Year directed by Henry Selick, The director of The Nightmare Before Christmas. It tells the tale about Coraline Jones and her experience in her new home and a parallel world that she soon discovers is a trap.