Review Quotes "A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. It's a mystery, and you'll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself."- Seventeen
"You'll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. Riggs' chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies."- People "'Peculiar' doesn't even begin to cover it. "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. 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 "A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. 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.
And somehow-impossible though it seems-they may still be alive. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. 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. 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. A strange collection of very curious photographs.
Includes an excerpt from Hollow City and an interview with author Ransom RiggsĪ mysterious island. A horrific family tragedy sets 16-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.īook Synopsis The #1 New York Times best-selling series. About the Book This edition of Riggs' #1 "New York Times" bestseller includes an excerpt from the much-anticipated sequel and an author interview.
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