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The Conference of the Birds: Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book 5

By Andrea Beach, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Fifth in creepy series delivers chills and suspense.

Book Ransom Riggs Fantasy 2020
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age 10+

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Annusalya S.
Annusalya S. Parent of 11-year-old
January 26, 2023
age 10+

Step inside a world of adventure, mayhem, friendship and thrill.

Absolutely great series for any child who wants to pick up reading. Had my kid start with this book and she has now taken up the reading habit thanks to this series. Completely filled with adventure and very otherwordly. Loved all of the books. A little bit of boy crushes but nothing a 11 year old and above cannot handle.
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What's the Story?

THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS picks up right where A Map of Days left off, with Jacob and Noor trying to escape the clutches of a ferocious clan leader. First they need to get to safety and from there, if Jacob's last tie to his grandfather is to be believed, they need to find the mysterious agent V. V's gone to great lengths to make sure she isn't found, though. So it'll take all the talents of Miss Peregrine's peculiars to track her down. Even if they do ever find her, will she really be able to shed light on the mysterious prophecy that ties Noor to the fate of the entire Peculiar world?

Is It Any Good?

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This fifth installment in the creepy Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series delivers for fans on all fronts. The Conference of the Birds brings back favorite characters, introduces new ones, and comes right out of the gate at a full gallop. Exciting action and spooky atmospheres are balanced with periods of relative calm while the kids try to find answers to puzzling clues. Series fans will enjoy the twists and turns; old enemies; and inventive, new locations in this highly imaginitve world.

Reading the other books first is highly recommended to better understand the characters and how they've been shaped by past events. And the cliffhanger ending will have fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the violence in The Conference of Birds. How much is too much? Is it different in books than in movies, games, or videos? Why, or why not?

  • Have you read the other books in the series, or seen the movie of the first book? Which did you like best? Why do we like scary books, movies, games, etc.?

  • What do you think of the vintage photos that author Ransome Riggs includes in each book? Do they add to the atmosphere or the story? Do they help you picture things in your mind, or do they distract you from the story?

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