The Future for Miss Peregrine's Home

Does the end satisfy? Are loose ends tied up....or left hanging? This is the first book of a planned series. Will you read future installments? Where do you think Riggs will take his readers next? (from LitLovers).

The After in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Some readers contend that the second half of the book does not hold up to the first. Were you surprised by the direction the novel took? Were you disappointed? How did you feel about the "after" portions of the story?

Inconsistent Voice in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?

Some readers have complained about the inconsistency of the narrative voice, that it was perhaps too sophisticated for a young boy, even an adolescent? Do you agree, or disagree? Does the narrative voice change during the course of the novel? (from LitLovers)

Miss Peregrine's Home as a Hero Quest Story

In what way can this book be seen as a classic quest story—a young hero who undertakes a difficult journey and is transformed in the process? Do you see parallels with other fantasy works involving young people? (from LitLovers).

Photographs in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

According to Ransom Riggs, the photographs featured in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children were old snapshots that he had purchased at flea markets and swap meets. What effect did the photographs have on how you experienced Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children? Did they contribute to the atmosphere of the book? (question taken in part from LitLovers)

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

As a kid, Jacob formed a special bond with his grandfather over his bizarre tales and photos of levitating girls and invisible boys. Now at 16, he is reeling from the old man's unexpected death. Then Jacob is given a mysterious letter that propels him on a journey to the remote Welsh island where his grandfather grew up. There, he finds the children from the photographs--alive and well--despite the islanders’ assertion that all were killed decades ago. As Jacob begins to unravel more about his grandfather’s childhood, he suspects he is being trailed by a monster only he can see. A haunting and out-of-the-ordinary read, debut author Ransom Rigg’s first-person narration is convincing and absorbing, and every detail he draws our eye to is deftly woven into an unforgettable whole. Interspersed with photos throughout, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is a truly atmospheric novel with plot twists, turns, and surprises that will delight readers of any age. (review from Amazon.com)

About the Author (courtesy of Amazon.com):

Ransom Riggs grew up in Florida, where he spent his formative years making silly movies with his friends in their various backyards, snorkeling, and complaining about the heat. He studied English at Kenyon College and film at the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles. He makes films you can watch on his YouTube page: www.youtube.com/ransriggs. He enjoys traveling to exotic lands and complaining about the heat. He would like to thank you for reading this short biography.