74 pages • 2 hours read
Ransom RiggsMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs, sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman, after the traumatic death of his grandfather, Abraham, travels to a remote island in Wales and discovers a mysterious orphanage, run by Miss Peregrine, that is home to children with peculiar abilities.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ransom Riggs’ Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is praised for its imaginative blend of vintage photography and gripping narrative, creating a unique and haunting atmosphere. While the plot captivates many, some readers find the pacing slow and certain characters underdeveloped. Overall, it’s celebrated for its originality and vivid imagery.
Who Should Read Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?
Fans of dark fantasy and coming-of-age stories will enjoy Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. Ideal for readers of Harry Potter and The Graveyard Book, this novel blends mystery, adventure, and vintage photography to create an eerie, captivating world.
RecommendedReading Age
12-17yearsBook Details
Fantasy
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Relationships: Family
Religion / Spirituality