A Map of Days facts for kids
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| Author | Ransom Riggs |
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| Cover artist | From the collection of David Bass |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult literature, horror literature, dark fantasy |
| Publisher | Dutton Books for Young Readers |
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Published in English
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October 2, 2018 |
| Media type | Print, e-book, audiobook |
| Pages | 496 pp. |
| ISBN | 9780735232143 |
| Preceded by | Library of Souls |
| Followed by | The Conference of the Birds |
A Map of Days is an exciting fantasy novel by Ransom Riggs. It's the fourth book in the popular Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children series. This book came out on October 2, 2018. It continues the adventures of Jacob Portman and his peculiar friends. This story is the first part of a new trilogy set in the United States. It introduces many new characters and places.
Contents
Meet the Characters
This book features many interesting characters. Some you might know, and some are new!
Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children
These are the main characters who live with Miss Peregrine. They all have special abilities.
- Jacob Magellan Portman: The main hero who can see invisible monsters.
- Emma Bloom: A girl who can create fire with her hands.
- Enoch O'Connor: He can bring small creatures back to life for a short time.
- Millard Nullings: An invisible boy who knows a lot about peculiar history.
- Bronwyn Bruntley: A super strong girl.
- Olive Abroholos Elephanta: A girl who is lighter than air and needs special shoes.
- Hugh Apiston: He has bees living inside him.
- Horace Somnusson: He has strange, prophetic dreams.
- Claire Densmore: A young girl with a hidden mouth at the back of her head.
- Fiona Frauenfield: A girl who can make plants grow. She is not in this book.
Ymbrynes: Bird-Shifting Protectors
Ymbrynes are special peculiar women. They can change into a specific type of bird. They also create and protect "timeloops." These loops are safe places where peculiar children can live without aging.
- Miss Peregrine: Also known as Alma Lefay Peregrine. She is the headmistress of the children's home.
- Miss Cuckoo: Another Ymbryne.
Loop-Keepers
These are other peculiars who help manage timeloops.
- Norma Abernathy
- Rex
Hollow Hunters: Monster Fighters
Hollow hunters are peculiars who fight dangerous, invisible monsters called hollowgasts. These monsters used to be peculiars.
- Jacob Magellan Portman: He can see and even control hollowgasts.
- Abraham Portman: Jacob's grandfather, also known as Abe. He was one of the first hollow hunters who could control hollowgasts.
- H: Abe Portman's partner. He can also see and control hollowgasts. He even has a hollowgast named Horatio as a companion.
- V: A female hollow hunter who worked with Abe and H.
Peculiars in Other Loops
As Jacob and his friends travel, they meet many other peculiars living in different timeloops across America.
Flamingo Manor Loop Residents
These peculiars live in a loop called Flamingo Manor.
- Paul
- Miss Billie
- Adelaide Pollard
- Al Potts
- The Baroness (Donna)
Portal Loop Peculiars
These peculiars live in the Portal Loop. Some of them are "Diviners," meaning they can see things about the future or hidden truths.
- Paul
- Miss Annie
- Alene Norcross
- June
- Fern
- Reggie
- Hawley
- Elmer
- Joseph
Peculiars of Old York City
Jacob and his friends meet new peculiars in New York City.
- Noor: A new peculiar with a special ability.
- Lilly: Noor's best friend. She is not peculiar, but she is very artistic.
Jacob's Family
Jacob's family are not peculiar, but they are part of his life.
- Frank Portman: Jacob's father.
- Maryann Portman: Jacob's mother.
- Uncle #1
- Uncle #2
Peculiars of Devil's Acres Loop
- Sharon: A boatman who helps peculiars travel.
