If you hadn't heard it from the many other sources of books or from social media, the third book to the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series is on its way to store shelves. Recently, author Ransom Riggs announced that he has been working on it and released an excerpt (you can view here, from Entertainment Weekly) to the new book.
I read the first two novels to the Peculiar Children series sometime early last year. My mom bought a used version of the first one (hardcover, yes) and loved it. Once I read it, I just couldn't wait for 'Hollow City'. When the second one came out, she bought it fresh from the stores (again hardcover) and I made her finish it quickly so I could read it as well. I've read several poor reviews of the books, but I have to say I was in love with the peculiar children and found little to complain about with the books. Of course, I have my two-cents about the books, but nothing major enough to cause a disliking for the series. Overall, I was very impressed and am super escited for the next installment for the Peculiar Children.
The series of peculiar children started with the first novel 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children', which was written by Riggs in about 10 months. In short, the book is about teen Jacob going of to an island off the coast of Wales after his family suffered a loss (which I will NOT go into depth about; you must find out for yourself!). While exploring, Jacob comes across an abandoned, bomb-exploded home for children, seemingly empty. But, upon further discovery, it isn't. A time-loops is what keeps the children alive and well in their adored home.Parts of this book tripped me up and I had to go back and re-read to figure out what just happened, especially this part. Oh, and there are these strange creatures that kill, and only Jacob can see them, a skill passed down to him from his grandfather. This skill makes Jacob a 'peculiar child'. To add to the strangeness of the book, vintage photos are spread throughout the book and really set the mood. After ending in a cliff hanger, it took another two years and a half for readers to find out what happened next in the second book 'Hollow City'. Now, Jacob and his friends are stuck in a time-loop in London. Okay, read the books to find out more. I hope that was enough to get you interested :P :)
With the ending of 'Hollow City', readers have been itching for the third book. Upon being asked how long it would take for the third book to come out, Ransom Riggs responded with, "It won't be two years this time."(Hickam). Thankfully, the book, 'Library of Souls', is set to be released September 2015 (that's this year!!). Before I get the third one though, I'll have to re-read the first two, but I guess I'll have time between now and September.
Along with the release of 'Library of Souls', there is a possible Peculiar movie. Rumors have been floating around that Tim Burton will be directing it, which is a good sign. I think that is a lovely idea; these books feel very Tim Burton-ish to me and I think he will do them justice. If it happens. According to an Entertainment Weekly article, the movie is "set for March 2016"(Holub). Whether that means it is set for theatres in March or set for filming is unknown to me. Eva Green and Asa Butterfield are to star is this movie. I don't know who they are, but I'm just providing information about the movie at this point.
Sites I visited for information (Works Cited):
Hickam, Jessica. "Miss Peregrine's Movie, Book 3 in Works." SheKnows. SheKnows, 24 Jan. 2014. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
Holub, Christian. "Read an Excerpt from the Third 'Miss Peregrine' Book of 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'" Entertainment Weekly's EW.com. Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
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