And soon find himself being lost to the sea as well. So she shops around - looking for the most haunted areas - so she could have company.Ĭocobolo - Set in ancient China, a boy loses his father to the sea. She's grown now but doesn't want to spend time with the living. The Woman Who Befriended Ghosts - Hildy spent her childhood in the company of her ghost-sister. Nice story, but it wasn't particularly interesting. The First Ymbryne - Medieval England tale - the very first Ymbryne discovers her power and her destiny. Despite this being a short story, I was really impressed by the development of the main character.

The Fork-Tongued Princess - A princess with a forked-tongue learns several lessons about life and love. Soon comes a story of greed and loss -though not on the side you'd think. A group of hungry cannibals move in next door and are willing to pay. The Splendid Cannibal - A population of peculiars can regrow limbs at will. As with the original series, the powers are inventive, the plot is quirky and the stories are fun. There weren't as many stories as I expected (only 10). Throughout the Peculiar Children series, they refer to this storybook. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.I am (generally) not a fan of tie-in novels but consider me converted. John Green, author of The Fault in Our StarsĪ tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story. Praise for Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children:Ī tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. See the movie! Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children, directed by the visionary Tim Burton and starring Judi Dench, Eva Green and Samuel L Jackson, will be released Summer 2016. A fork-tongued princess, a girl who talks to ghosts, and wealthy cannibals who dine on the discarded limbs of peculiars are just a few of the characters whose stories will have you hooked.įeaturing stunning illustrations from world-renowned artist Andrew Davidson, this compelling, rich and truly peculiar anthology is the perfect gift for fans - and for all lovers of great storytelling. In this collection of fairy tales, Ransom Riggs invites you to uncover hidden legends of the peculiar world. *A new set of stories from the world of Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children*

Tales of the peculiar book