by Ransom Riggs
First published 2013
A family tragedy sends 16-year-old Jacob to a remote Welsh island. There, he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's orphanage, home to children with uncanny abilities. As Jacob explores the decaying bedrooms and hallways, he uncovers clues that the "peculiar" children may still be alive--and in grave danger. Blending fiction and found photography, this suspenseful tale reveals a hidden world where the impossible is possible.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Wales
382 pages · Paperback · Quirk Books