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“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is a young adult fantasy novel written by Ransom Riggs. Published in 2011, the novel tells the story of a teenage boy named Jacob Portman who discovers a mysterious orphanage on a remote island off the coast of Wales.
The orphanage, once run by a headmistress named Miss Peregrine, is home to children with extraordinary abilities or peculiarities. These abilities range from levitation to invisibility to control over fire. As Jacob learns more about the orphanage and its inhabitants, he realizes that they may be in danger from sinister forces.
The novel incorporates vintage photographs that Riggs collected, which add a unique and eerie atmosphere to the story. These photographs, some of which depict peculiar children, are interspersed throughout the book, enhancing the narrative and adding to its sense of mystery.
As Jacob delves deeper into the secrets of the orphanage, he discovers a hidden world of magic, danger, and adventure. The novel explores themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery, while also incorporating elements of fantasy and horror.
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” was followed by several sequels, including “Hollow City” and “Library of Souls,” as well as a film adaptation directed by Tim Burton in 2016. The series has garnered a dedicated fan base and has been praised for its inventive storytelling and imaginative world-building.
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