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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Unabridged)
 
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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Ransom Riggs (Author), Jesse Bernstein (Narrator)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (239 customer reviews)
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  • Audio Download
  • Listening Length: 9 hours and 41 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Random House Audio
  • Audible.co.uk Release Date: 10 Jun 2011
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0055T04ZM
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (239 customer reviews)

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A mysterious island.

An abandoned orphanage.

A strange collection of very curious photographs.

It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that makes for a thrilling listening experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets 16-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow - impossible though it seems - they may still be alive.

A spine-tingling fantasy, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.

©2011 Ransom Riggs; (P)2011 Random House

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Unusual 18 July 2011
By Kirsty VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)
It's pretty hard to show any originality in books these days, but I was pleasantly surprised by how different this book was. The plot has been cleverly interlinked with many unsettling vintage photos of children doing unusual and spectacular feats.

The story is complex with many mysteries, that are sporadically punctuated with strange photographs. This creates a realism that draws you in and keeps you hooked, as I found myself reading for longer to reach the next picture. For me the photos were the best part of the book, as some of them are quite creepy.

The first two thirds of the book moved at a nice pace and the story was engaging, with plenty to keep the reader entertained. However, once the mysteries of the house and the children have been explained I felt that the plot slowed down quite dramatically and dragged on a little. I did have to push myself to finish the last few chapters and felt that it could have been tied up much sooner and with a much harder hitting ending. The story itself did vaguely remind me of vintage re-telling of the X-men comics, as a group of gifted children are segregated to a big house, to use their powers freely and be mentored by an equally unusual adult.

It seems there may be a sequel or two in the pipeline, and I actually think this is a shame, as the popularity for this book stems from it being unique and unlike other books. I don't think the story is strong enough to branch out to a full series and I doubt I would buy the next book. However, the book is worth reading for it's quirkiness.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Curiouser and curiouser.... 28 July 2011
By Charliecat
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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is from start to finish a fantastic young adult novel. Ransom Riggs has written one of the most original and inventive debuts I've ever read.

It follows the story of American teenager Jacob who journeys to a small, remote Welsh island to discover the secrets of his grandfather's childhood. He comes across the ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children but soon learns that not everything is quite as it seems and things start to become ever so peculiar. Interspersed with genuine vintage photographs which Ransom Riggs seems to have used to build a story around it is a truly bizarre but brilliant reading experience. The photos add a chilling otherworldly feeling to the novel and really helps the story to come alive in a new way.

By turns frightening, fascinating and amusing I would recommend it to adults and young people alike as an excellent new voice in children's fiction.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful. Couldn't put it down 17 Aug 2011
By Janet, Book Addict
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful book. Brilliant premise, superb pace, great writing. I couldn't put this book down. Once started I just kept on reading because it was so good. The great reviews I have read about this book are justified. Although the book can stand alone,I sincerely hope that he will write a sequel because the characters were so wonderfully evoked that I would love to know what happens to them next.Cannot recommend this highly enough.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, read it very quickly.
I liked this book and read it very quickly but probably only for people who don't care too much about writing style and only the story. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Cate
4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual and compelling
This was the weirdest book I have read in ages.
The time travel was almost believable.
I found it very sad in parts. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Mrs. A. C. Cowmeadow
2.0 out of 5 stars Not scarey enough!
If you're looking for a scarey book then don't get this one! It's a quirky interesting read but more for children than adults - my view anyway.
Published 5 days ago by Karen Doble
3.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy
This wandered to far into fantasy for my taste, which I wasn't expecting. It's well written, but not my sort of book, but I'm sure people who enjoy fantasy would love it.
Published 10 days ago by G
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
It Feels like a teenage/young persons book.quirky storyline makes it enjoyable for all ages who like stories of the imagination
Published 17 days ago by byron davies
2.0 out of 5 stars Peculiarly unsatisfying
This seemed to me a wasted opportunity, great idea, poor execution. The beginning set up the mystery quite well, the photos were a touch of genius, but once we left the States it... Read more
Published 21 days ago by KAW
5.0 out of 5 stars Really unusual book
I read the reviews and a sample of this book and it got me hooked. I then purchased the full thing and have not been able to put it down. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Mrs. Barbara Granger
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing.
It is origonal, and not like any other, the pictures really bring the book to life and helps the imagination intensfy the story through. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Nicola
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting book
An enjoyable book with the added interest of the photographs. Quite unique. The only problem I had with it was the location. Can't think where in Wales it was based. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JHD
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping story
I bought this on a whim and felt it a little strange to start with. However, once you get into the book it is absolutely fantastic! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kirsty L Smith
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