Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children
This series starts with Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, a blend of fantasy, historical fiction, and vintage photography. Jacob, a teenager grieving his grandfather’s death, discovers a hidden world of “peculiars”—children with extraordinary powers living in time loops protected by guardians. The story spans several books, blending World War II-era settings with magical realism and dark adventure. The series includes six novels and a companion guide. Its eerie atmosphere, mystery, and multimedia storytelling make it unique in modern YA fiction.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Book 1 in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Series
by Ransom Riggs
In 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs, readers are drawn into a mysterious and captivating world where children with peculiar abilities reside in a time loop created by the enigmatic Miss Peregrine. As the protagonist, Jacob, uncovers the secrets of this peculiar home and his own family history, he is faced with thrilling adventures, unexpected twists, and a deep exploration of identity and belonging. The narrative is enhanced by vintage photographs that add a haunting and atmospheric layer to the storytelling. Riggs beautifully weaves elements of fantasy, mystery, and coming-of-age themes, creating a spellbinding read that lingers in the imagination long after the final page.