Tales of the Peculiar
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Tales of the Peculiar

Ransom Riggs — 2016
"Before Miss Peregrine gave them a home, the story of peculiars was written in the "Tales." . . Author Riggs invites you to share his secrets of peculiar history with [this] collection of of original stories."--
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Beatrix Haase@bjhaase888
3 stars
Feb 15, 2023

I liked some, and then I didn't like some. xoxo, Bebe

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Ivy X@poisonivayy
3 stars
Jan 10, 2023

3.5- first half of the stories were stronger than the latter imo. Great way of revisiting this series 😍

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Steph L @paigesofnovels
4 stars
Aug 14, 2022

I don't know where to begin this except to say that I really enjoyed this. As a far of the world, I knew I needed to read this, just to see what sort of folklore would be featured and this book didn't disappoint. This book is short stories set in the world of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. I enjoyed all stories and all the different characters. My favorites were: The Fork-Tongued Princess, The Woman Who Befriended Ghosts, The Girl Who Could Tame Nightmares and The Boy Who Could Hold Back the Sea. Part of what makes this book great is the writing and Ransom Riggs bringing us into the world of these characters and tell their stories.

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Krystal @kaysbookshelf
2 stars
Apr 9, 2022

I liked the little meanings of each story! I didn't like how the stories dragged on for a while, couldn't really connect/ get to know the characters. I couldn't finish this book which I'm annoyed about! I tried to but I got too bored.

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Sabetha Danes@aconitecafe
5 stars
Mar 27, 2022

I adore reading books that are spoken about in a fictional worlds. This was a cute read to add to the peculiar world. It reads like our own fairy tales.

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Nick Bicko@nember
4 stars
Feb 12, 2022

6/33 Licht und Schatten, wie in jeder Märchensammlung. Allein fßr "The First Ymbrine" sind die 4 Sterne aber gerechtfertigt.

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Jelke Lenaerts@jelkebooks
5 stars
Nov 19, 2021

Such an amazing collection of stories ! I love being back in this world and most definetly in this way. This was the perfect escape from finals.

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Kath Lau@kath_reads
4 stars
Nov 18, 2021

I really love the tales. The others are way too short but still enjoyable to read. Plus, the illustrations and details are on point. My favorite tales are The First Ymbryne, Cocobolo, The Locust, and of course, The Tale of Cuthbert. I suggest you to read the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series so you can enjoy more the tales.

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Allison Urban@urbanaj1
4 stars
Nov 17, 2021

The Splendid Cannibals: 5 stars The Fork-Tongued Princess: 4 stars The First Ymbryne: 4 stars The Woman Who Befriended Ghosts: 5 stars Cocobolo: 2 stars The Pigeons of Saint Paul’s: 3 stars The Girl Who Could Tame Nightmares: 5 stars The Locust: 5 stars The Boy Who Could Hold Back the Sea: 2 stars The Tale of Cuthbert: 3 stars

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everlinet@everlinet
4 stars
Oct 5, 2021

It was very cute, can’t complain. Entertaining and fun stories from the world of peculiar children. Loved it.

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Southern Today Gone Tomorrow@southernwolf
3 stars
Oct 5, 2021

I haven't read any of the books, but I found this entertainin

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Heather Killeen@hturningpages
4 stars
Sep 5, 2021

This was a very entertaining and wonderfully strange set of stories! I loved the peculiar aspects but was happy that it didn't seem necessary to read all the peculiar children series to really enjoy these (I've only read the first one). The tales are unexpected, sometimes gory, and heartwarming!

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Christina Hufford@chuffwrites
4 stars
Sep 2, 2021

Fantastic book with some really great stories, many of which brought a tear to my eye. The production quality was fantastic as well, it's a beautiful cloth bound hardcover with gorgeous illustrations throughout.

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abi@meizh_n
4 stars
Apr 23, 2024
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Sofia@thefirst
5 stars
Jan 7, 2024
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Sage@elessay
3 stars
Aug 26, 2022
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Elsa Zetterberg@elsaaa
3 stars
Apr 24, 2022
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Lily Summers@lilybethbooks
5 stars
Feb 27, 2022
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Hannah Pollock@hmp
4 stars
Feb 13, 2022
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Myriam Boulanger Lapointe@vitarimagic
4 stars
Jul 26, 2024
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Sophia Wang@sophiawang
5 stars
Jul 10, 2024
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Amanda@amandanoblett
5 stars
Jun 23, 2024
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stel@st3lla
5 stars
May 13, 2024
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Naomi@melonbrain
4 stars
Apr 12, 2024