A New York Times #1 best seller
On the New York Times Best Seller List for more than 52 consecutive weeks
Includes an excerpt from the much-anticipated sequel and an interview with author Ransom Riggs
A mysterious island.
An abandoned orphanage.
A strange collection of very curious photographs.
It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.
“A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.”—John Green, New York Times best-selling author of The Fault in Our Stars
“With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it’s no wonder Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B+”—Entertainment Weekly
“‘Peculiar’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. Riggs’ chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.”—People
“You’ll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. It’s a mystery, and you’ll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself.”—Seventeen
On the New York Times Best Seller List for more than 52 consecutive weeks
Includes an excerpt from the much-anticipated sequel and an interview with author Ransom Riggs
A mysterious island.
An abandoned orphanage.
A strange collection of very curious photographs.
It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.
“A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.”—John Green, New York Times best-selling author of The Fault in Our Stars
“With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it’s no wonder Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B+”—Entertainment Weekly
“‘Peculiar’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. Riggs’ chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.”—People
“You’ll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. It’s a mystery, and you’ll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself.”—Seventeen
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
June 7, 2011 | 352 pages
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MaggieMQ (Grade: B+) I must be honest - when I first saw this book my thoughts were "Is this book anything for me?". I must say it was. Unfortunately I wasn't all that thrilled about the ending, I like to know how things end - this just leaves you hanging on.
So I will have to wait and see if I will bother to read Hollow City, the second book. The reason is that I feel the theme of the book might just be milked for what ever its worth - and a second one might not be that good.
(Rated on Aug 12, 2013)
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lyonharted (Grade: C+) This book certainly wasn't bad. It was fun to read and had great characters. However, I sort of stopped caring by the end, and the actual ending of the book left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I'll see if the second one, Hollow City, does anything for that. The pictures and their stories are very intriguing and add a dash of intrigue and wonder to an otherwise somewhat dull story. The interesting and believable characters help, but not enough. Rating: C+
(Rated on Sep 5, 2013)
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alittletoobookish (Grade: C+) This book had so much potential, but the writing made it hard to enjoy.
(Rated on Oct 19, 2013)
4
lalareads (Grade: B) Real vintage photos separate chapters and scenes, which I thought was a brilliant touch, and super creepy. In fact the whole novel feels like another time and place, even when Jacob and his father are in the present. The author doesn't dwell on technology, and Jacob isn't freaking out that he has no WiFi on the island But it makes it that much easier for him to immerse himself in the past.This novel is worth a read for anyone who loves paranormal/fantasy.
(Rated on May 4, 2016)
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HeathersCorner
(Grade: D+) An inconsistent and unconvincing narrator is just the start of my issues with this book. Despite being a book about creepy monsters hunting magical children, the story was somehow boring. The pacing was all over the place, making for a slow beginning and a rushed ending. The photos distracted from instead of enhancing the story. Throw in an underdeveloped romance and poorly resolved family tension and you get this incredibly overrated novel. Do not recommend, will not be reading the sequel.
(Grade: D+) An inconsistent and unconvincing narrator is just the start of my issues with this book. Despite being a book about creepy monsters hunting magical children, the story was somehow boring. The pacing was all over the place, making for a slow beginning and a rushed ending. The photos distracted from instead of enhancing the story. Throw in an underdeveloped romance and poorly resolved family tension and you get this incredibly overrated novel. Do not recommend, will not be reading the sequel. (Rated on Feb 12, 2017)
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