{"product_id":"tales-of-the-peculiar-hardcover","title":"Tales of the Peculiar - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRansom Riggs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrew Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA companion to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, now a major motion picture directed by Tim Burton\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBefore Miss Peregrine gave them a home, the story of peculiars was written in the Tales\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Wealthy cannibals who dine on the discarded limbs of peculiars. A fork-tongued princess. These are but a few of the truly brilliant stories in Tales of the Peculiar--the collection of fairy tales known to hide information about the peculiar world, including clues to the locations of time loops--first introduced by Ransom Riggs in his #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Riggs now invites you to share his secrets of peculiar history, with a collection of original stories in this deluxe volume of Tales of the Peculiar, as collected and annotated by Millard Nullings, ward of Miss Peregrine and scholar of all things peculiar. Featuring stunning illustrations from world-renowned woodcut artist Andrew Davidson this compelling and truly peculiar anthology is the perfect gift for not only fans, but for all booklovers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA perfect gift, reminiscent of classic bookmaking, this beautifully packaged volume features full-page woodcut illustrations, gold foil stamping, a ribbon, and removable back sticker. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \" These tales] embody gentle, empowering messages: accept yourself and others; celebrate difference and oddity; never lose your sense of wonder.\" --\u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"With a Victorian style for writing and a capacity for subtle humor, the tales read as cautionary fables, rich with peril and phantasy, and will be enjoyed by teens and adults alike.\" --GeekDad.com\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRansom Riggs\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Florida but now makes his home in the land of peculiar children--Los Angeles. He was raised on a steady diet of ghost stories and British comedy, which probably explains the novels he writes. There's a nonzero chance he's in your house right now, watching you from underneath the bed. (Go ahead and check. We'll wait.) If not, you can find him on Twitter @ransomriggs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e graduated from the Royal College of Art with a Masters in Graphic Design. Davidson has worked as an illustrator in a number of different disciplines, but craft and design have always been the cornerstones of his work. His varied career has included wood engravings for \u003ci\u003eThe Iron Man\u003c\/i\u003e byTed Hughes, more than twelve sets of stamps for The Royal Mail, and the glass etched doors for the Centre Court at Wimbledon. He is married to his wife Julia, and has two sons, Lewis and Hugh.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tales of the Peculiar\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755791941920,"sku":"9780399538537","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/18d38a984e8030077d6d5f7bc85450a0.webp?v=1780068581","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/tales-of-the-peculiar-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}