Book Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children  

By Ransom Riggs 

4 Stars 

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs begins with tales of Grandpa Portman and his wondrous secrets. His classmates, peculiar children with supernatural powers and fantastical abilities; his time in the military during World War Two in which he fought Nazis and kicked butt. But most importantly, his many ventures where he hunted down the dangerous monsters that threatened his and his loved ones’ lives. Jacob was the only one whom he ever regaled with them, whispering his secrets as though they could be entrusted only to him. But as Jacob grew into an irritable and untrusting teenager, he realized that his dear grandfather’s tales must have all been fake; after all, girls don’t levitate, and boys aren’t invisible.

This tale of the supernatural and the extraordinary will thrill you to your bones, excite you, and gratify you. I loved reading this story and living inside Jacob’s life, experiencing his grief, his terror and his joy, and I was hooked on every page and every word. It is the tale of Jacob Portman’s mysterious grandfather, Abraham Portman. It is also the tale of Jacob’s own journeys, from a letter leading him to the suspicious Cairnholm Island to Miss Peregrine herself. It is packed with thrilling action, satisfying mystery, complicated family dynamics and emotions, and sudden plot twists that will leave you dizzy. And while that one plot twist at the end might be a little too sudden and far-fetched, this book is a must-read for sure. 

Reviewed by Ayesha 

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