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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, #1)

Ransom Riggs

Start date: July 1, 2014

Finish date: July 31, 2014

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Aug 01, 2011 StorySeekers rated it really liked it

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book gave me so many chills throughout the story. The photographs of all the children were fun to look at, but the ones of the monsters, just gave me constant chills.

Jacob’s Grandfather has told him many stories when he was young. Most of the stories were about a home for peculiar children run by a bird. His grandfather shows him photos of these children and their special gifts. There is a lot items that show out through-out the book, like photos, letters, and drawings. I think that’s why i ...more

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Oct 18, 2011 Christina rated it really liked it

Very creative original book. It reminds me so much of a book I read in middle school called Sender Unknown. In the beginning I was a little freaked out I must admit ( I mean cmon the pictures were quite creepy) After the big part in the story is revealed, I calmed down as was able to enjoy the adventure in this book. I think what I liked most about this book is the setting. The fact that it had two made it better. I could feel the difference between the tone and mood when the setting shifted and ...more

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Oct 06, 2012 Shawn Bird rated it really liked it

Lots of mysteries that ravel and unravel as the book progresses. Interesting premise, interesting resolution. It's plainly the beginning of a series, but it resolves well enough on its own. Easy to read. Not too gory. Creepy (genuine historical) photos. ...more

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