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Unread - New Condition For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos And/Or Ask Us. A Mysterious Island. An Abandoned Orphanage. A Strange Collection Of Curious Photographs. 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. Seller Inventory # 001255
Read the #1 New York Times best-selling series before it continues in A Map of Days.
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
Review:
Amazon Best Books of the Month, June 2011: As a kid, Jacob formed a special bond with his grandfather over his bizarre tales and photos of levitating girls and invisible boys. Now at 16, he is reeling from the old man's unexpected death. Then Jacob is given a mysterious letter that propels him on a journey to the remote Welsh island where his grandfather grew up. There, he finds the children from the photographs--alive and well--despite the islanders’ assertion that all were killed decades ago. As Jacob begins to unravel more about his grandfather’s childhood, he suspects he is being trailed by a monster only he can see. A haunting and out-of-the-ordinary read, debut author Ransom Rigg’s first-person narration is convincing and absorbing, and every detail he draws our eye to is deftly woven into an unforgettable whole. Interspersed with photos throughout, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is a truly atmospheric novel with plot twists, turns, and surprises that will delight readers of any age.
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Title: Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children
Publisher: Quirk Books
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New
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Edition: 1st Edition
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs. Published in 2011 by Quirk Books. Later Printing Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Favorite Book of 2011 (2011), Nominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2011) "A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of curious photographs. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography." Book is in Great condition! Looks almost like new! Slight edgewear on the Dustjacket. Interior is in Great condition! Your purchase supports a small business. We want you to love your book so customer service is important to us! All orders come with a FREE bookmark! Shop my Abebooks store and save on shipping! 5689. Seller Inventory # ABE-1722800673141
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Read the #1 New York Times best-selling series before it continues in A Map of Days.A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrines 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 Peregrines 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 Peregrines 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 StarsWith its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, its no wonder Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B+-Entertainment WeeklyPeculiar doesnt even begin to cover it. Riggs chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.-PeopleYoull love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. Its a mystery, and youll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself.-Seventeen. Seller Inventory # SONG1594744769
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