The main purpose of this thesis is to identify and analyze the various genres present in Neil Gaiman's works: Coraline and The Graveyard Book. Although these two novels differ in their narratives, they share notable similarities in the context of genre. The genres explored include: the family story, coming-of-age novel (Bildungsroman), gothic fiction, fantasy, the adventure story, and magical realism. These genres have evolved during their existence. Some are newer, such as magical realism (Bowers 2004), and some have been present for centuries, such as gothic fiction (Smith 2013), and the adventure story (Butts 2004). Each of the chapters focuses on the identification and analysis of one of the genres within Coraline and The Graveyard Book. In these works, the family story genre explores the unconventional structures and dynamics within the families, and how these relationships contribute to the protagonist's growth. The coming-of-age genre, or Bildungsroman, focuses on the protagonist9s emotional and psychological development. Gothic fiction explores the balance between the uncanny and light-heartedness, making it suitable for a younger audience. The chapter about fantasy in the aforementioned works analyzes supernatural phenomena, and the struggle between good and evil. The adventure story follows and explores these novel9s protagonist9s thrilling journeys as they confront dangerous situations and overcome supernatural threats. Magical realism combines real and fantastical elements, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. By examining these genres, this thesis aims to explore each genre9s literary elements, and how they manifest in both Coraline and The Graveyard Book.