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by Ransom Riggs
PHOTO SOURCE
Partial Synopsis from Good Reads: A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of curious photographs.
My Thoughts: I purchased this book as a gift for a teenage member of our family. Before wrapping, a quick glance inside gave me pause. I was confused about what the photos represented. I thought I better read it before gifting. What a wonderful decision! While Young Adult Fiction generally isn’t something I would consider, I was absolutely mesmerized by this book. It is written in first person from the perspective of Jacob Portman, a sixteen year old boy who struggles with fitting into society where he is from. I don’t want to tell you much more than that. It would be so mean to spoil the story for you! The photos add an interesting element.
My favorite lines: “I used to dream about escaping my ordinary life, but my life was never ordinary. I had simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was.”
I have already started on the second book in the series and can’t wait to tell you about it!
What have you been reading?
😉 -Marci
