by Ransom Riggs
For as long as he can remember, Jacob's grandfather has told him stories of the Welsh home he lived in as a child, populated with "peculiar" children. Children who can do strange and wonderful things. Hover off the ground, hold light in their hands, become invisible, make plants grow before your eyes. He never believed these tales, until his grandfather is murdered in his own back yard, and Jacob thinks he sees the monster who did it. His parents assume he's had a mental break down, and send him to therapy. When the therapist agrees it might be good for him to go to Wales and find the home where his grandfather lived, Jacob and his father set out for the Welsh countryside. The house is there, but not in the way you would think. And the children? They're real, too. There's adventure, danger, mystery, and romance all woven into this well-written book. One of the best stories I've read all year.
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