Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
ReviewsFans of the surprise hit Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will welcome KirbyHeyborne's engaging narration of Riggs' second book...Heyborne deftly guideslisteners through the complex story. Never hurrying the pace, he allowslisteners to absorb Riggs' image-rich, densely plotted prose. Heyborne alsomoves masterfully among the large cast of characters, creating distinct Britishvoices for each of Jacob's peculiar friends. Heyborne's sense of timing,evident pleasure in the material, and ability to thrillingly execute the book'smany dramatic moments will keep listeners riveted., 'Peculiar' doesn't begin to cover it. Riggs' chilling,wondrous novel is already headed for the movies., Readers searching for the next Harry Potter may want tovisit Miss Peregrine's Home for PeculiarChildren ., The sequel to Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is as hauntingly sinister as the first and is unequivocally worth the wait...A must-read!, With its X-Men: First Class -meets-time-travel storyline, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it's no wonder Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by TwentiethCentury Fox.
Edition DescriptionUnabridged edition
SynopsisMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was the surprise bestseller of 2011--an unprecedented mix of YA fantasy and vintage photography that enthralled readers and critics alike. Publishers Weekly called it "an enjoyable, eccentric read, distinguished by well-developed characters, a believable Welsh setting, and some very creepy monsters." This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other surprises. Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly creepy) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight fantasy listeners of all ages., Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was the surprise bestseller of 2011--an unprecedented mix of YA fantasy and vintage photography that enthralled readers and critics alike. Publishers Weekly called it an enjoyable, eccentric read, distinguished by well-developed characters, a believable Welsh setting, and some very creepy monsters. This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other surprises. Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly creepy) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight fantasy readers of all ages., This second novel begins in 1940, right after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends flee to London, the peculiar capital of the world. There, they encounter a dangerous madman named Caul, who also happens to be Miss Peregrine's brother. Caul has discovered a way to rob Peculiars of their abilities and steal them for himself-and it will take all of Jacob's efforts to save his friends from certain extinction. This new adventure will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows., Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was the surprise bestseller of 2011--an unprecedented mix of YA fantasy and vintage photography that enthralled readers and critics alike. Publishers Weekly called it "an enjoyable, eccentric read, distinguished by well-developed characters, a believable Welsh setting, and some very creepy monsters."This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other surprises.Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly creepy) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight fantasy readers of all ages.