Synopsis: September 3, 1940. Ten peculiar children flee an army of
deadly monsters. And only one person can help them—but she’s trapped in the
body of a bird. The extraordinary journey that began in Miss Peregrine’s Home
for Peculiar Children continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends
journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. There, they hope to find
a cure for their beloved headmistress, Miss Peregrine. But in this war-torn
city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. And before Jacob can deliver
the peculiar children to safety, he must make an important decision about his
love for Emma Bloom. (from the online description)Review: As with the previous book, this is a slightly dark and gothic tale, with a touch of the freak and the peculiar. Again filled with creepy black and white photo illustrations, the story weaves around war-torn England, as our frightening group of peculiars race against time to get Miss Peregrine help. But betrayal and danger snap at their heels and things go from bad to worse to deadly quickly.
Fast-paced, with new and intriguing characters, the reader
learns more about the history and workings of the peculiar world. The darkness
is closing in on not just our heroes, but all peculiars, and this gives the
book a pleasing tension and gloom.
Worth reading, if you enjoyed the first one. Be sure to read
the book, not the listen to the audiobook, as the pictures are very important to
the story. Note: This might be a bit intense for young children, as there is
death and blood and horror.
Bookmarks: 3 of 5
Awards: None
ISBN: 978-1-59474-612-3
Year Published: 2014
Date Finished: 10-10-18
Pages: 396
