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Hollow City

Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children - Book 2
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39% of people buy Hollow City (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children #2) and Library of Souls ~ Hardback ~ Ransom Riggs.

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Description

This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine'sĀ 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 unexpected surprises. Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight readers of allĀ ages.

Review
By Library Journal

"Gr 8Ā Up.This harrowing tale picks up right where Miss Peregrine'sĀ Home for Peculiar Children left off: having narrowly escaped wights and hollowgasts (monsters), Jacob, Emma, and their group of peculiars (young mutants, Ć  la the X-Men, with a dash of time travel abilities) are on the move to London to find a cure for their headmistress Miss Peregrine who has been trapped in her bird form, but time is running short. Moving through time loops, they meet a menagerie of characters who help them along the way, but danger lurks at every corner, and horrors are not far behind. Even if the teens reach London alive, will it be enough to save Miss Peregrine from an ornithologicalĀ faĀ­te?

This book is perfectly paced, suspenseful, and scary. It is dark and dreadful but also humorous and touching. The peculiars are intriguing, each with fascinating powers, such as invisibility or premonition. They play off of one another'sĀ strengths and weaknesses, which progresses the story and further develops the characters. And of course there is the book'sĀ main attraction: the found vernacular photography, vintage pictures that Riggs has collected from flea markets and archives. The quirky and creepy snapshots perfectly illustrate the characters and settings, reinforcing the dark atmosphere of the narrative.

New readers of the series will find this novel a treat and will be able to sift through summaries of previous events to place themselves in the story. Fans of the first title will find this book a treasure. The only downside: waiting for the third installment to find out what happens to Jacob and his peculiar friends."Ā ā€”Billy Parrott, New York Public Library

Author Biography

Ransom Riggs is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Miss Peregrine'sĀ Home for Peculiar Children. He is also the author of Talking Pictures (Harper Collins, 2012) and The Sherlock Holmes Handbook (Quirk, 2008). He is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and lives in Los Angeles.

Author Biography:

Ransom Riggs is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. He is also the author of Talking Pictures (Harper Collins, 2012) and The Sherlock Holmes Handbook (Quirk, 2008). He is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and lives in Los Angeles.
Release date NZ
January 14th, 2014
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Audience
  • Teenage / Young Adult
Interest Age
From 14 years
Pages
400
Dimensions
136x213x31
ISBN-13
9781594746123
Product ID
20664564

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