Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Description Paperback in good condition. Showing minor wear. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs plunges readers into a haunting, imaginative world where vintage photographs and dark fantasy collide. Sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman grows up on his grandfather’s extraordinary tales of children with impossible abilities and terrifying monsters. When a mysterious tragedy shatters his family, Jacob sets out to uncover the truth behind those stories. His search leads him to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. There, Jacob uncovers a hidden reality that reshapes everything he believes. He meets a group of remarkable children who can manipulate fire, lift massive objects, turn invisible, or predict the future. Each child carries a “peculiarity,” and together they form a fragile community protected by time itself. Riggs propels the story forward with suspense and wonder as Jacob learns about time loops, dangerous creatures called Hollowgast, and powerful guardians known as ymbrynes. Jacob soon realises he belongs among the peculiar, and he must decide whether to return to his ordinary life or embrace his extraordinary destiny. As threats close in, he steps into a leadership role and fights to protect his new friends. Riggs pairs his gripping narrative with eerie vintage photographs that deepen the novel’s atmosphere and blur the line between fiction and reality. These images don’t simply decorate the story—they expand it, adding emotional weight and unsettling authenticity. The author writes with cinematic energy, blending adventure, mystery, and coming-of-age drama into a richly layered experience. At its heart, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs explores identity, belonging, and courage. Riggs celebrates difference and shows how outsiders can find strength in community. Jacob’s journey from uncertainty to confidence resonates long after the final page. With its unforgettable characters, darkly magical setting, and inventive storytelling, this novel launches an extraordinary series that captivates readers of all ages. Ransom Riggs delivers a modern fantasy classic that invites you to embrace the strange, protect what matters, and discover the power hidden within yourself. You may also like: View our selection of kids books