Mrs. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

 Can I just say that this was a pure case of judging a book by it's cover (and pictures inside too)! When browsing Barnes and Noble for the newest arrivals, this book caught my attention. The story tells of Jacob, who's lived with his grandfather's tales of extraordinary children and the home run by Mrs. Peregrine, fondly called the Bird, as they stayed in off the coast of Wales (a part of the British Islands for those who need a geography lesson) When Jacob is young he believes the tales his grandfather tells, especially when his grandfather has pictures to prove it. However, as Jacob grows older he start to have his doubts. Jacob's father tells me of his grandfather's life as one of the many children sent away from their parents during World War II. But when Jacob witnesses his grandfathers tragic, horrific death it leaves him even more confused. Was the grandfather telling the truth? The solution, find the island and the Mrs. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.

I certainly don't want to give away the entire plot. The story line is about as odd as the pictures added throughout the book. Did I like the story..... yes, I guess. The story line was weaker than I would like. What kept me reading was finding out how Mr. Rigg's managed to relate the pictures to the story. Would I recommend the book. Yes, to the right person. It was an easy read and would be a good book for those young reluctant readers who enjoy a photo to help the plot.