Coraline is written by Henry Selick. Henry Selick directed James and the Giant PeachJames and the Giant Peach is written by Roald Dahl
[Human]: Can you recommend and books like Coraline? [Assistant]: Are you familiar with James and the Giant Peach? [Human]: Yes, I am who wrote that book? 
Roald Dahl is the author and he also wrote Charlie in the Chocolate Factory.. 