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Riggs, Ransom - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Start Date March 13th, 2012
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Date Chapters Pages PPQCs**PPQCs = Person Posting Questions & Comments
March 13 1 & 2 1 - 64 Lisarenee
March 14 3 - 5 65 - 137
March 15 6 - 7 138 - 202
March 16 8 & 9 203 - 264
March 17 10 & 11 265 - end
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Questions for Intro - Chapter 2
1) So what do you think of the pictures? Which one do you like the most?
2) Jacob's grandfather has talked for years about the island he fled to as a child. When he was little, Jacob believed the stories, but as he grew older he decided they were untrue. What do you make of his grandfather's death? Any theories of why the "monsters" would be after him? Why would they go after his grandson?
3) Several months after his grandfather's death, on Jacob's birthday, Jacob discovers a letter tucked in a copy of a Ralph Emerson book. His grandfather's final words were:
- "Go to the island. You'll be safe there."
- "Find the Bird. In the loop. On the other side of the old ma's grave. September 3rd, 1940."
- "Emerson--the letter. Tell them what happened."
So Jacob surmises Bird = Ms. Peregrine and now knows where the island is. Would you be wanting to go?
4) Since WWII was happening when Jacob's grandfather was young, did you think that would have a crucial roll in what the monsters would be before Jacob encountered one?
5) Initial thoughts about the story so far? Is it keeping your attention or boring you to death? Is it what you expected? Does it remind you of any T.V. shows or books?
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Questions for Chapters 3 - 5
6. We've finally gotten a taste of the island. First impressions, as we find, can be deceiving. Do you think there is truly a correlation between all the Peregrine birds and Ms. Peregrine? Do you think the mysterious lady is dead or alive and perhaps flying?
7. How strange that everything points to the children dying, yet it seems they know ahead of time when things will happen. They say they're in a loop. Hmmmm....Anyone thinking what I'm thinking???
- "Find the Bird. In the loop. On the other side of the old man's grave. September 3rd, 1940."
8. If Jacob has truly gone back to 1940, where is Abe, his grandfather? Shouldn't he be there somewhere?
9. Do you think Jacob's grandfather had affairs or do you think perhaps there is something else that is unique about him? Could he be some sort of time traveler? I'm trying to figure out why he'd be away so much and grasping at straws. Anyone have any ideas?
10. What do you think it is Jacob's grandfather should have told him that makes the children think he can't be Abe's grandson?
11. Which is your favorite picture from this batch? I like the reflecting pond. I did notice neither of the reflections of the girls in the pond seem to correlate with the girl standing up above it.
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Questions for Chapters 6 - 7
12. Miss Peregrine made several reference to Abe "... the way he lived out in the open like that," she told Jacob "he was like you, Jacob," and the fact that she chose to bring him to the island because she believe "he belonged with them," —Do you believe this hints that Abe and Jacob are peculiar children?
13. Why didn't Jacob tell Miss Peregrine about the true nature of his grandfather's death? Do you think she suspects there is more to it?
14. When Miss Peregrine remarks "He let himself get old." is she referring to his decision to leave the island and not live forever among them?
15. Is it a coincidence that Jacob's father is obsessed with birds? How do you think this interest will factor into the story?
16. Miss Peregrines brothers turned rotten? Could the monsters be other peculiars who are bad?
17. Do you think the sheep killing indicates monsters (peculiars?) have arrived on the island?
No luck again. 268th in line.
I am still number 26 in line and that was with me requesting over a month ago.
I've got to check my library for this one...
I am next in line for this one. Shouldn't be a long wait.
I have been planning on reading this one anyway, and I'm going to the bookstore tomorrow so Ill probably pick it up.
i ll join in on this read....I have been meaning to have a reason to get this book.....it's on sale on kobobooks for 7.99 and I got a kobo vox so the pics should look cool on there....cant wait...
It is ready to get picked up from my library.
I got it from the library a few hours ago and it looks wonderful. The pics on the back cover are amazing.
I'll be reading this with you guys. I just found they had this at my library and I might as well be social(ish) and read this along with others. I'm so excited to crack this one open!
Glad you are joining us Jess. I've been wanting to read this one for awhile now. Can't wait!
I'm already creeped out and we haven't even started yet. I don't know if I've ever read a horror before. No, actually I haven't.
Horror is one of my favorites. Just never have the time for it for reading everything else! I also think part of it is that I need to find some new horror authors.
Going to purchase it tomorrow.
This book is $3.99 on Kindle right now. I bought it yesterday.
That's a great price. Thanks for passing on the info, Kim.
That's pretty cheap. Maybe I'll break my rule and buy a book.
Yeah, on amazon the book (hardcover) is $11.86
According to my library this book was shipped 19 days ago. It still hasn't reached my local library. Now I'm wondering where the heck they shipped it from.
I bought the Kindle version for $3.99. Thanks for telling us about it Lisarenee!
Laura wrote: "Thanks for telling us about it Lisarenee!"Kim L
Sashana, even from halfway across the world, it shouldn't take more than 19 days unless they travelled by boat, by car, by train, or on foot! Which basically leaves teleporters and planes... But it wouldn't make sense to ship it from halfway around the world, because that's, like, Russia or China, and why would they have an English horror/thriller/mystery/something book?
Sashana wrote: "Laura wrote: "Thanks for telling us about it Lisarenee!"Kim L"
OOPS! Sorry Kim, didn't see that earlier post. Thanks for letting us know.
Laura wrote: "Sashana wrote: "Laura wrote: "Thanks for telling us about it Lisarenee!"Kim L"
OOPS! Sorry Kim, didn't see that earlier post. Thanks for letting us know."
That's OK, LOL!! I was pretty excited when I saw it was only $3.99.
Jessthelawnmower wrote: "Sashana, even from halfway across the world, it shouldn't take more than 19 days unless they travelled by boat, by car, by train, or on foot! Which basically leaves teleporters and planes... But it..."LOL! So true, Jess! I don't know why its taking so long.
Jessthelawnmower wrote: "Sashana, even from halfway across the world, it shouldn't take more than 19 days unless they travelled by boat, by car, by train, or on foot! Which basically leaves teleporters and planes... But it..."I don't know, the US postal service can be quite ridiculous at times. I know that I once had a book to me mailed from a different part of the same state and it took nearly 2 weeks....yet another one that was mailed on a Friday from Pennsylvania and was here by Monday. All the same size and sent media mail, so you just never know sometimes lol
Stefani wrote: "I don't know, the US postal service can be quite ridiculous at times. I know that I once had a book to me mailed from a different part of the same state and it took nearly 2 weeks....yet another one that was mailed on a Friday from Pennsylvania and was here by Monday. All the same size and sent media mail, so you just never know sometimes lol But it's from my library system. They are sending it from one branch to another so I don't know whats the hold up.
Oh, if it's an ILL(inter library loan) the book could be really popular with someone who just refuses to return it. Also, who is sending it, once I got a book and it took 3 days, another time 2 months! Or the mailman got kidnapped and mugged on his way to the library...
I caved and bought the book since I know the library title won't come in in time.
I didn't know this book was so popular...
I just picked this up today from the library. I was hoping the previous person who had it would return it before we started. I can't wait! The pictures on the back are a little creepy. :D
They are a little creepy. Supposedly this is a fictional story created by the author around those creepy pictures. It reminds me of something my son did in school. For a writing assignment they had to create story about one of several pictures. The background story about the pictures is that some man dropped them off with a publisher stating he'd be in the next day with the stories that went with them. He supposedly never returned.
I started to get the creepy weepies from looking at them... For some reason they remind me of clones, which I still have nightmares about. Does this scare anyone else? In my dreams they're indestructible and unstoppable and after me... Slowly enjoying their hunt, while knowing they'll eventually succeed...
The idea of cloning scares me silly. I don't even want to think about what a clone could be like. My fear is that they are made and then want to take over your life and will do anything to be you, including murder you. I know probably a bit dramatic and crazy but I can't help it.
Exactly my same thought, minus the murder and insert kidnap so they can watch you and become more like you...
Oooh, that is even creepier! Now my mind is going to end up focusing on that, lol.
Oh, sorry... Lol now you know who to blame for your nightmare tonight :) ever need more nightmares, you know I'm always in business
LOL! I don't need help with my nightmares. I am constantly watching true crime shows on TV. Then I wonder why my mind goes crazy at nights and I can't sleep. Its also why I quit reading Steven King and Dean Koontz.
Laura wrote: "LOL! I don't need help with my nightmares. I am constantly watching true crime shows on TV. Then I wonder why my mind goes crazy at nights and I can't sleep. Its also why I quit reading Steven King..."I always seem to watch those shows when I am home by myself. Then my imagination starts spinning out of control!
I never get nightmares from books. I actually love horror, but ghost stories really bore me. It has to be active for me to have interest. I've only really liked one ghost story I ever read... Bone chilling!
This is the potential reading schedule. Usually we try for 50 pages a day, but since this is padded with a ton of pictures I'm hoping this will be okay. Date Chapters Pages PPQCs**PPQCs = Person Posting Questions & Comments
March 13 1 & 2 1 - 64
March 14 3 - 5 65 - 137
March 15 6 - 7 138 - 202
March 16 8 & 9 203 - 264
March 17 10 & 11 265 - end
Looks like a great pace to me! I am very anxious to get started with this one.
Sounds great! There are only 11 chapters? I have barely even looked at the book, I've been so tempted to read it...
I actually finished this book a couple of days ago! I'll definitely keep up with this thread because it was fantastic!
After 23 days of waiting it's finally here! I just have to pick it up tomorrow.
Just in the nick of time!
This topic is open for discussion of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. Be prepared for spoilers!
A mysterious island.
An abandoned orphanage.
A strange collection of very curious photographs.
It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive.
A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.