It's been a while since I've read a book that has reached out and grabbed me from the first chapter & not let go until the end AND YET, didn't leave me feeling let down in the end. Wow am I glad I stumbled onto Ransom Riggs' wonderful work of fiction MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN. Riggs has done a great job of blending fantasy with authentic photos for just the right mix of possibility & plausibility as you read this fantastic tale.
Following Jacob along as he gets to know the children of Miss Peregrine's school, and through them his grandfather and himself, is a journey worth taking.
I read this book on a Kindle & while the pictures were easily viewed there were a few letters that were difficult to read without either very bright light and/or a magnifying glass. I did finally cave in & pull the book up on my computer in order to read one of them (though I hate to waste the license). So, keep that in mind if you're a Kindle reader- might be worth perusing the pictures in a regular book when you get the chance. Overall though, as always, the Kindle experience didn't diminish my enjoyment one bit.
I can't recommend this book highly enough- so far, it's the best thing I've read in 2011!
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