Een mysterieus eiland. Een verlaten weeshuis. Een vreemde verzameling foto's. Als kind had Jacob al een speciale band met zijn opa Abraham. Die vertelde zijn kleinzoon bizarre verhalen over zijn jeugd in een weeshuis voor bijzondere kinderen. Opa illustreerde zijn verhalen met oude, echt uitziende foto's. Jaren later komt de oude Abraham op een gewelddadige manier aan zijn eind. De inmiddels zestienjarige Jacob reist naar een afgelegen eiland voor de kust van Wales, waar hij de ruïne vindt van het tehuis waar zijn opa gewoond heeft. Als Jacob het huis verkent, blijkt dat de jeugdvrienden van Abraham meer dan bijzonder waren. Misschien was er wel een goede reden om hen in afzondering op het eiland te laten wonen. En misschien leven ze nog steeds ... Wat volgt is afwisselend wonderbaarlijk, aandoenlijk en huiveringwekkend.
De bijzondere kinderen Reeks
De bijzondere kinderen is een fantasyserie die een groep buitengewone kinderen volgt met unieke vaardigheden, die in een verborgen wereld leven. Elk kind heeft een speciale gave die hen onderscheidt, en samen beginnen ze aan een reis om hun oorsprong te ontdekken en donkere krachten te confronteren. De verhaallijn verkent thema's van acceptatie, moed en het belang van vriendschap. Terwijl ze uitdagingen aangaan, leren de kinderen hun verschillen te omarmen en samen te werken om hun wereld te beschermen.
Aanbevolen leesvolgorde
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was the surprise best seller of 2011-an unprecedented mix of YA fantasy and vintage photography that enthralled readers and critics alike. Publishers Weekly called it "an enjoyable, eccentric read, distinguished by well-developed characters, a believable Welsh setting, and some very creepy monsters." This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other unexpected surprises. Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight readers of all ages.
With a madman on the loose and Miss Peregrine in peril, peculiar children Jacob Portman and Emma Bloom stage rescue missions, meet new allies, and face great dangers. Jacob discovers a powerful new ability, and soon he's diving through history to rescue his peculiar companions from a heavily guarded fortress. Accompanying Jacob on his journey are Emma Bloom, a girl with fire at her fingertips, and Addison MacHenry, a dog with a nose for sniffing out lost children. They'll travel from modern-day London to the labyrinthine alleys of Devil's Acre, the most wretched slum in all of Victorian England. It's a place where the fate of peculiar children everywhere will be decided once and for all.
A Map of Days
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- 18 uur lezen
__________ Things have started to get quite . . . peculiar . . . Having defeated the monstrous threat that nearly destroyed the peculiar world, Jacob Portman is back in Florida, where his story began. Joined by Miss Peregrine, Emma and their peculiar friends, life has become carefree. They spend days at the beach, and take part in 'normalling' lessons. But it's not meant to last. The discovery of Jacob's grandfather's subterranean bunker leads to clues about his double-life as a peculiar operative. Jacob begins to learn more about the dangerous legacy he's inherited, and the truths that were part of him long before he walked into Miss Peregrine's time loop. Now, the stakes are higher than ever as Jacob and his friends are thrust into the untamed landscape of American peculiardom - a world that none of them understand. New wonders, and dangers, await in this darkly brilliant next chapter for Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, illustrated with haunting vintage photographs- in full colour. Praise for the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series: 'The popularity of the Miss Peregrine's book series cannot be overstated' Entertainment Weekly 'Creepy in the best way possible' The Guardian 'Readers searching for the next Harry Potter may want to visit Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' CNN 'A thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs' USA Today
The Conference of The Birds
- 336bladzijden
- 12 uur lezen
With his dying words, H entrusts Jacob with a mission: Deliver newly-contacted peculiar Noor Pradesh to an operative known only as V. Noor is being hunted. She is the subject of an ancient prophecy, one that foretells a looming apocalypse. With only a few bewildering clues to follow, Jacob must figure out how to find V, the most enigmatic, and most powerful, of Abe's former associates. But V is in hiding and she never, ever, wants to be found.
The fate of peculiardom hangs in the balance in this epic conclusion to the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. The last thing Jacob Portman saw before the world went dark was a terrible, familiar face. Suddenly, he and Noor are back in the place where everything began - his grandfather's house. Jacob doesn't know how they escaped from V's loop to find themselves in Florida. But he does know one thing for certain: Caul has returned. After a narrow getaway from a blood-thirsty hollow, Jacob and Noor reunite with Miss Peregrine and the peculiar children in Devil's Acre. The Acre is being plagued by desolations - weather fronts of ash and blood and bone - a terrible portent of Caul's amassing army. Risen from the Library of Souls and more powerful than ever, Caul and his apocalyptic agenda seem unstoppable. Only one hope remains - deliver Noor to the meeting place of the seven prophesied ones. If they can decipher its secret location.
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Tales of the Peculiaris a unique book of fairy tales set in the world of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, the internationally bestselling series by Ransom Riggs. In this collection, Ransom invites you to share his secrets and uncover hidden information about the peculiar world. A fork-tongued princess, and wealthy cannibals who dine on the discarded limbs of peculiars, are just two of the stories sure to please the many fans of the series. Featuring stunning illustrations from world-renowned artist Andrew Davidson, this compelling, rich, and truly peculiar anthology is the perfect gift for not only fans, but for all lovers of great storytelling.
Miss Peregrine's Museum of Wonders
An Indispensable Guide to the Dangers and Delights of the Peculiar World for the Instruction of New Arrivals
The essential guide to the peculiar world - its strange history, curious customs and most dangerous secrets - written by Miss Peregrine herself.
Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Boxed Set 1-3
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- 41 uur lezen
This beautifully designed slipcase contains the #1 New York Times best seller and its two sequels. The first installment introduces a mysterious island, an abandoned orphanage, and a collection of curious photographs, creating a unique blend of fiction and photography. The story begins with a tragic event that leads sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman to a remote Welsh island, where he uncovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. In the sequel, set in September 1940, ten peculiar children are on the run from deadly monsters, relying on their headmistress, who is trapped in a bird's body. Jacob and his friends embark on a perilous journey to London, the peculiar capital, seeking a cure for Miss Peregrine amid the dangers of a war-torn city. The final book follows Jacob, his girlfriend Emma Bloom, and their talking dog as they confront sinister wights threatening the future of peculiar children. Jacob must navigate through history one last time to rescue his friends from a heavily guarded fortress, with unexpected allies joining their quest. This thrilling trilogy offers a captivating reading experience filled with adventure and intrigue.
