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Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Books

In order from Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children to The Desolations of Devil's Acre.

The Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series is a set of 6 chapter books by Ransom Riggs, published between 2011 and 2021. Written for ages 8–18, most books run about 460 pages. Subjects across the series include orphans, time travel, and superpowers.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Hollow City
Library of Souls
A Map of Days
The Conference of the Birds
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2011

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

By Ransom Riggs

A mysterious island hides peculiar children with dangerous secrets. Are they still alive?

369 pages· 85,212 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Summary: After a family tragedy, Jacob journeys to a remote island, uncovering the eerie ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he delves deeper, he discovers these children were not just peculiar—they were dangerous. Trapped in time, their existence defies nature. Are they still alive, and what secrets do they hold? This spine-tingling adventure, woven with haunting photographs, invites you to explore a world where reality and fantasy blur. Can Jacob unravel the mystery before it's too late?
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Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Series

6 books · Published 2011–2021

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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2011

A mysterious island hides peculiar children with dangerous secrets. Are they still alive?

Hollow City

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2014

Peculiar children race through time to save their headmistress trapped in bird form.

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Library of Souls

Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2015

A boy must unlock his powers to save friends from a sinister Victorian underworld.

A Map of Days

Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2018

A hidden bunker reveals a dangerous legacy, thrusting Jacob into a world of peculiar secrets and peril.

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The Conference of the Birds

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A prophecy threatens peculiardom. Jacob must find a hidden ally to save Noor and the future.

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The Desolations of Devil's Acre

Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2021

Jacob races against time to stop an unstoppable enemy and save the peculiar world.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series?

There are 6 books in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. It began with Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children in 2011, and the newest book, The Desolations of Devil's Acre, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children books in?

Start with Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children book is the longest?

The Desolations of Devil's Acre is the longest book in the series at 118,992 words (512 pages).

Which Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children book is the shortest?

The Conference of the Birds is the shortest at 75,247 words (336 pages).

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Ransom Riggs

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