Hollow City: The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children
Jan 2014 · Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Book 2 · Quirk Books
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The #1 New York Times best-selling series
To find a cure for Miss Peregrine, their beloved headmistress, Jacob Portman and his peculiar friends journey through a time loop to London, 1940—the peculiar capital of the world
Having escaped Miss Peregrine’s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and the rest of the peculiar children are fleeing the malevolent wights following them. Miss Peregrine is the only one who can help, but as she is trapped in bird form, the children must take a time loop to World War II London in search of a cure.
Along the way, the children encounter new allies and a menagerie of peculiar animals, but hideous surprises and betrayals 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.
Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, the second chapter of the beloved Peculiar Children series will enchant readers of all ages.
“I was blown away. . . . Hollow City is fantastic.”—USAToday.com
“A worthy follow-up, and as addictive a read as the first.”—Hypable
“A perfect blend of creepiness and thoughtfulness.”—PopMatters
“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
To find a cure for Miss Peregrine, their beloved headmistress, Jacob Portman and his peculiar friends journey through a time loop to London, 1940—the peculiar capital of the world
Having escaped Miss Peregrine’s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and the rest of the peculiar children are fleeing the malevolent wights following them. Miss Peregrine is the only one who can help, but as she is trapped in bird form, the children must take a time loop to World War II London in search of a cure.
Along the way, the children encounter new allies and a menagerie of peculiar animals, but hideous surprises and betrayals 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.
Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, the second chapter of the beloved Peculiar Children series will enchant readers of all ages.
“I was blown away. . . . Hollow City is fantastic.”—USAToday.com
“A worthy follow-up, and as addictive a read as the first.”—Hypable
“A perfect blend of creepiness and thoughtfulness.”—PopMatters
“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
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amanda tosch
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January 20, 2014
My only complaints are that at times all of the characters are rather dislikeable and irritating, all at once. Made me grit my teeth a bit, but the story really is so original that I kept on...it is also a little long on the hero/angst/insecurity inner monologue, but as the hero is a teenager,I guess that is to b expected..l am looking forward to finding out how things develop as I have no idea at present, which is a huge compliment to the author, as I am an old lady well into her fourth decade of devouring all books peculiar.
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meh
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February 17, 2019
The second addition to Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children was executed fantastically. The character development was done smoothly. The events they faced were made with vivid descriptions and with realistic(to this world's universe) problem solving. The ending was sudden with the plot twist that would make the reader wanting more.
Pandora Malikite
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December 8, 2015
The second book in the peculiar series is so enthralling that I could hardly put it down without finding myself in a form of withdrawal. I am anxious to see what new adventures young Jacob finds himself in to save the people, and their Ymbryne that he's grown deeply fond of. This was a truly wonderful and exciting new adventure in the Peculiar series. Thank you Ransom Riggs for creating such a gripping and whimsical tale that everyone who reads it is sure to enjoy.
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About the author
Ransom Riggs is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children novels. Riggs was born on a farm in Maryland and grew up in southern Florida. He studied literature at Kenyon College and film at the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, the best-selling author Tahereh Mafi, and their family.
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