“It’s an enjoyable, eccentric read, distinguished by well-developed characters, a believable Welsh setting, and some very creepy monsters.”
| ISBN | 9781594746031 |
| Publisher | Quirk Books |
| Published | 6/4/2013 |
| Pages | 382 |
| Author | Ransom Riggs |
| Format | PAPERBACK |
| Weight | 0.45 Kg. |
| Height | 8.2 in. |
| Width | 5.2 in. |
| Depth | 0.8 in. |
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
6/4/2013
A New York Times #1 best seller
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.
Information
| ISBN | 9781594746031 |
| Publisher | Quirk Books |
| Published | 6/4/2013 |
| Pages | 382 |
| Author | Ransom Riggs |
| Format | PAPERBACK |
| Weight | 0.45 Kg. |
| Height | 8.2 in. |
| Width | 5.2 in. |
| Depth | 0.8 in. |
Synopsis
A New York Times #1 best seller
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.
Editorial Reviews
“An original work that defies categorization, this first novel should appeal to readers who like quirky fantasies. Riggs includes many vintage photographs that add a critical touch of the peculiar to his unusual tale.”
“[A] thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs.”
