Hollow City: The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children by Ransom Ri

Description: Hollow City by Ransom Riggs Miss Peregrines Peculiar Children has remained on the US bestseller list for 14 weeks and has sold over 27,000 copies in the UK FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The much-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling YA novel Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children.The #1 New York Times best-selling seriesTo 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 worldHaving escaped Miss Peregrines 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 belovedPeculiar 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 Notes Now in paperback, this is the sequel to Miss Peregrines Home For Peculiar Children. Set in 1940, it sees Jacob and his new friends journey to London, encountering new allies and odd animals along the way. Illustrated throughout with vintage photos, it will appeal to both adults and children. Author Biography Ransom Riggs is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Miss Peregrines 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. Review "I was blown away...Hollow City is fantastic."—USAToday.com "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 "A stunning achievement… Hollow City is even richer than Riggss imaginative debut, Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children."—Boston Globe "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 "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 tasty adventure for any reader with an appetite for the…peculiar."—Kirkus Reviews "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 "Riggs has created a fresh and original world in these Peregrine novels, with likable, quirky characters and a very readable style."—Library Journal Xpress ReviewPraise for Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children "A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story."—John Green, New York Times best-selling author of Looking for Alaska and Paper Towns "Readers searching for the next Harry Potter may want to visit Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children."—CNN "Riggs deftly moves between fantasy and reality, prose and photography to create an enchanting and at times positively terrifying story."—Associated Press "I read all of the Miss Peregrines Peculiar Children books and I loved them."—Florence of Florence + The Machine "[A] thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs."—USA Today Pop Candy "With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, its no wonder Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B+"—Entertainment Weekly "Peculiar doesnt even begin to cover it. Riggs chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies."—People "Youll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. Its a mystery, and youll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself."—Seventeen "This peculiar parable is pure perfection."—Justine magazine "One of the coolest, creepiest YA books."—PopSugar Promotional The sequel to the New York Times bestseller Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children. Review Quote "A worthy follow-up, and as addictive a read as the first."-- Hypable "... Hollow City Promotional "Headline" The sequel to the New York Times bestseller Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children. Details ISBN1594747350 Author Ransom Riggs Publisher Quirk Books Year 2015 ISBN-10 1594747350 ISBN-13 9781594747359 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Quirk Books Place of Publication Philadelphia Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813.6 Illustrations photographs throughout Short Title HOLLOW CITY Language English Pages 416 Series Miss Peregrines Peculiar Children Series Number 2 Publication Date 2015-02-24 UK Release Date 2015-02-24 AU Release Date 2015-02-24 NZ Release Date 2015-02-24 US Release Date 2015-02-24 Subtitle The Second Novel of Miss Peregrines Peculiar Children Birth 1938 Affiliation Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK Position Author Qualifications Ph.D. Audience Age 14 Replaces 9781594747175 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:88687566;

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