Hollow City

Riggs, Ransom

£9.99

‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ was the surprise best seller of 2011 – an unprecedented mix of fantasy and vintage photography that enthralled readers and critics alike. 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.

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Publish Date: 16/02/2015

Description

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

Additional information

Weight 448 g
Dimensions 206 × 132 × 22 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

416

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

813.6 (edition:23)

Readership

Young Adult / Code: C