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Happy Thursday! I decided to make it a peculiar week and feature Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs for #tbt.
Jacob Portman adored his grandpa, Abraham and, as a child, loved to listen to stories of Abe's adventures. But as Jacob grew older, they seemed so far-fetched and, well, crazy, which is how Jacob's parents view Abe. Then, Abe is brutally murdered and, with his dying breath, tells Jacob to "find the old bird" in a time loop at a cemetery. Jacob is traumatized by his grandfather's death, so his parents send him to a psychiatrist, who recommends a trip to his grandfather's birthplace in Wales. It is there that Jacob discovers the time loop and the "old bird," Miss Peregrine.
The book was inspired by old black and white photographs of unusual looking children. This parallel universe fantasy has a fast pace, intriguing characters, a vivid setting, touches of horror and gruesome monsters.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was Mr. Riggs' debut novel and the first of a planned YA trilogy that has since expanded into a six-book series. It was published in June of 2011 and spent over a year on the best seller lists. It was adapted for graphic novel format in 2013 and adapted for film in 2016.
The book was inspired by old black and white photographs of unusual looking children. This parallel universe fantasy has a fast pace, intriguing characters, a vivid setting, touches of horror and gruesome monsters.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was Mr. Riggs' debut novel and the first of a planned YA trilogy that has since expanded into a six-book series. It was published in June of 2011 and spent over a year on the best seller lists. It was adapted for graphic novel format in 2013 and adapted for film in 2016.
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