Hollow City (Miss Peregrine #2 HB)
Author(s): Ransom Riggs
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.
General Information
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- : Quirk Books
- : Quirk Books
- : 0.567
- : 01 November 2013
- : 203mm X 127mm
- : United States
- : 01 January 2014
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Ransom Riggs
- : Hardback
- : Feb-14
- : 813.6
- : 352
- : Photographs Throughout
- : Photographs Throughout
More About The Product
A worthy follow-up, and as addictive a read as the first. "Hypable" ..."Hollow City"mixes spooky vintage photos and action-packed storytelling to continue the story of Jacob Portman and his fellow peculiars as they travel through time to war-torn London. Dan Kois, "Slate" ...a perfect blend of creepiness and thoughtfulness "Popmatters" Fans will be pleased with this second volume and downright delighted to know that a third in the series is in the offering. "Booklist" "" What makes the series soar, however, is not the world-building, as intriguing as it is, but the heartfelt intensity of the emotions. "Virginian-Pilot" New readers of the series will find this novel a treat...Fans of the first title will find this book a treasure. The only downside: waiting for the third installment to find out what happens to Jacob and his peculiar friends. "School Library Journal" "" ...a stunning achievement. "Boston Globe" "" I was blown away...."Hollow City"isfantastic... "USAToday.com" "" Ideal for fans of Neil Gaiman and Daniel Kraus, "Hollow City"blends fantasy and horror into a world that will engross readers and leave them eager for more. "Shelf Awareness for Readers" ...a great big jolt of fun "Litreactor.com" ...a tasty adventure for any reader with an appetite for the peculiar. "Kirkus Reviews" Riggs has created a fresh and original world in these Peregrine novels, with likable, quirky characters and a very readable style. "Library Journal "Xpress Review ...fans will be thrilled to know that the sequel to"Miss Peregrine s Home for Peculiar Children"is as hauntingly sinister as the first and is unequivocally worth the wait. It s a rare sequel that improves on the series beginning.."."A must-read! -RT Book Reviews"
Ransom Riggs is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. He is also the author of Talking Pictures (Harper Collins, 2012) and The Sherlock Holmes Handbook (Quirk, 2008). He is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and lives in Los Angeles.