--- product_id: 99838489 title: "Tales of the Peculiar" brand: "ransom riggs" price: "1257CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/99838489-tales-of-the-peculiar store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Tales of the Peculiar **Brand:** ransom riggs **Price:** 1257CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tales of the Peculiar by ransom riggs - **How much does it cost?** 1257CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/99838489-tales-of-the-peculiar) ## Best For - ransom riggs enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ransom riggs brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Tales of the Peculiar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RGQO2RjkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Classic from Ransom Riggs ... *by D***2 on Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2016* Once again, Ransom Riggs gives readers a unique, beautifully written book that is sure to become a modern classic. "Authored" by Millard Nullings, a former resident of “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”, ten fable-like tales comprise his “Tales of the Peculiar”. Each one highlights a lesson of moral or ethical nature; each one features a “Peculiar”.“The Splendid Cannibals” cautions against envy and greed; it may be the most violent of the tales. “The Fork-Tongued Princess” tells of the danger in valuing physical beauty above all else and of the freedom that forgiveness affords. “The First Ymbryne” is the story of how Ymbrynes came to be; it should have been the first entry in “Tales of the Peculiar”. “The Woman Who Befriended Ghosts” is a story of seeking friendship and kindred spirits. “Colobolo” reminds readers to accept their innate nature rather than attempting to alter it to conform to society. “The Pigeons of Saint Paul’s” is a story showing that having a stake in something makes a difference to the affected individuals. “The Girl Who Could Tame Nightmares” tells of good intentions producing disastrous results and of using that lesson to benefit others. “The Locust” points out how vital a parent’s unconditional love is in the life of their child. In “The Boy Who Could Hold Back the Sea”, a boy who was tricked into using his “Peculiar” powers for unlawful, nefarious purposes begins to understand that his well-intentioned attempt to help may also have harmful results. “The Tale of Cuthbert” is a story of life-long friendship and loyalty.Characters are relatable and very "human". Their hopes, fears, and dreams are those we all hold. Their situations and personalities draw the reader into the story and create, in the reader, a feeling of empathy.Andrew Davidson’s illustrations resemble woodcut engravings like those of Albrecht Durer. Each story is introduced by one full-page drawing; there are no illustrations within a story. The illustrations enhance the reader’s impression that “Tales of the Peculiar” is a book of vintage fables.The construction of “Tales of the Peculiar” is an important factor influencing the reader’s perception of the book. The gold-and-white design of the end papers, the ribbon marker, and the wheat-colored page numbers and footnotes strengthen the vintage feel. Two factors detracted from the physical presentation of “Tales of the Peculiar”. Instead of a dust jacket, a slick white paper containing information usually included in a dust jacket was glued to the back cover. Further, the wheat-colored ink used for the footnotes made them difficult to read.Ransom Riggs is one of my favorite authors; his writing is interesting, unusual, and very literate; the "Peculiars" are unique and quirky. “Tales of the Peculiar” was a joy to read. It will take its place in my library beside the “Peculiar Children” volumes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not Just for Teens *by J***D on Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018* These short stories fall under the categories of “folk tales” and “fairy tales.” Some are grizzly; some have happy endings. The overall conceit is that peculiars find happiness when they find other peculiars. The most charming is “The Woman Who Befriended Ghosts,” the story of a girl whose continues to remain friends with her dead sister. After the sister goes away, the girl seeks haunted houses, but she is unable to find ghosts who want to be friends. “The Splendid Cannibals” is a tricky cautionary tale. “The First Ymbryne” provides essential information for understanding the background of the Miss Peregrine series, and “The Pigeon’s of St. Paul’s” is a tongue-in-cheek tale that provides essential history of London, England. As with all short-story collections, some are more successful than others, but some are unforgettable. I have to add that I resent reviewers categorizing Riggs' books as teen novels. They are for all ages. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredilby Peculiar ........ *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2017* I absolutely LOVED this book to pieces.I admit that I'm a huge fan of young adult fantasy and sci-fi. And I loved this one.I'm a stickler for reading in order so I started with this one. The hard cover was really nice and it made me feel like I was truly discovering an old treasure.The author really integrates you into the world of all Peculiarness. And I love that.The stories were funny, fascinating, amusing, comical, etc. And I never felt like anything was too inappropriate for kidz, unless you consider cannibalism to be too inappropriate.I think I was way more into it that my daughter and my younger cousins, lol.Children and adults will both love this. It is truly an easy read, and sooo enjoyable. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/99838489-tales-of-the-peculiar](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/99838489-tales-of-the-peculiar) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*