Library of Souls The Third Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children
Library of Souls is the thrilling conclusion to Ransom Riggs' Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children trilogy. This action-packed adventure picks up where Hollow City left off and features more than fifty vintage photographs woven throughout the story. The book blends fantasy, suspense, and heart in a unique world that has captivated millions of readers.
Time is running out for the peculiar children. With a dangerous madman on the loose and their beloved Miss Peregrine still in danger, Jacob Portman and Emma Bloom must stage their most daring rescue mission yet. The stakes have never been higher.
Jacob and Emma will travel through a war-torn landscape and venture into the dark corners of peculiar history. They'll meet new allies and face greater dangers than ever before. Along the way, Jacob must unlock the full potential of his peculiar abilities.
The journey will test the limits of courage and friendship. Jacob faces a critical question: Will he rise to become the hero his fellow peculiars believe him to be? This final installment delivers breathtaking twists, satisfying answers to long-standing mysteries, and an emotional conclusion to the beloved trilogy.
Perfect for fans of dark fantasy and vintage photography, Library of Souls brings Jacob's extraordinary adventure to a powerful close.
Interesting Facts
September 2015 Release Date: Library of Souls was released on September 22, 2015, by Quirk Books, bringing the original trilogy to its thrilling conclusion exactly one year after Hollow City hit shelves.
Over 50 Vintage Photographs: This book features more than 50 all-new peculiar photographs that Ransom Riggs collected from flea markets, vintage paper shows, and the archives of other photo collectors, continuing his signature blend of storytelling and found imagery.
Victorian London Setting: The adventure takes readers from bombed-out 1940s London to the labyrinthine alleys of Devil's Acre, described as the most wretched slum in all of Victorian England, where the peculiar underworld thrives.
New York Times Bestseller: Library of Souls became a New York Times number one bestseller, cementing the series' massive popularity and continuing the success of its predecessors.
464 Pages of Adventure: The hardcover edition spans 464 pages, making it the longest book in the original trilogy and giving readers plenty of space to explore this dark, fantastical world.
Film School Graduate Author: Ransom Riggs studied film at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, which explains his cinematic approach to visual storytelling through both prose and photographs.
Addison the Talking Dog: One of the main companions throughout this adventure is Addison MacHenry, a talking dog with a nose for sniffing out lost children who emerged as a fan-favorite character.
Ghost Stories and British Comedy: Riggs was raised on a steady diet of ghost stories and British comedy, influences that shine through in the book's darkly whimsical tone and peculiar humor.
Married to Tahereh Mafi: Ransom Riggs is married to bestselling author Tahereh Mafi, known for the Shatter Me series, making them a literary power couple in the young adult fiction world.
Quirk Books Publisher: The book was published by Quirk Books, an independent publisher known for innovative and unconventional titles that blend different media and storytelling approaches.
Trilogy Conclusion: Library of Souls was originally intended as the final book in the Miss Peregrine trilogy, wrapping up the story arc that began with Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children before the series later expanded.
Kirby Heyborne Narration: The audiobook version is narrated by Kirby Heyborne, who has garnered over twenty Earphones Awards and brings all the peculiar characters to life with distinct voices.
Quotes
"We cling to our fairy tales until the price for believing in them becomes too high."
"My face set and my heart pounding, I took the first step into hell."
"Strange, I thought, how you can be living your dreams and your nightmares at the very same time."
"I had to find my courage, even though it deserted me every time I reached for it."
"Hearts are difficult things. Perhaps we should leave them behind."
"Sometimes you just have to leap and hope you grow wings on the way down."
"We were peculiar children together, and peculiar children we’d remain, however far from home."
"The truth is something that burns, it burns you inside, and that’s the reason it is so hard to say."
"Sometimes jealousy isn’t about the other person. It’s about your own helplessness."
"Nothing worth doing is easy."
"The world is full of dangers, and it’s the peculiar’s job to fight them."
"Don’t run from your monsters, Jacob. If you ever do, they’ll chase you down and eat you alive."
"You don't have to be a hero to do what's right."
"Family isn’t defined only by last names or by blood; it’s defined by commitment and by love."
"Once you learn to see the beauty in the peculiar, you’ll never look at the world the same way again."
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