A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs.
It
all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar
Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a
thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family
tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off
the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss
Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned
bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than
just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been
quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible
though it seems—they may still be alive.
A spine-tingling
fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s
Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who
relishes an adventure in the shadows. (goodreads).
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
BOOK OF THE MONTH- SEPTEMBER-THE GIVER BY LOIS LOWRY
Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community. When Jonas turns twelve, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back. (goodreads).
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