Jacob's grandfather spent his childhood telling him tales about peculiar children with strange talents. When Jacob grows older, he realises his grandfather's stories weren't made up and he sets out to find the place that was a refuge for his grandfather when he needed it most and he ends up stumbling into the past where he meets Miss Peregine and her peculiar children.

I think this book ended up being a bit disappointing for me. I'm not sure what I was expecting, I was just expecting more, I guess. I didn't find myself connecting to Jacob, and I actually found Emma dislikable most of the time. The children were interesting for the most part but I just felt meh for most of the story. It didn't really creep me out, even the photos. I will continue on with the series but I don't think I'll be expecting huge things from the sequels.