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The Conference of the Birds (Miss Peregrine s Peculiar Children 5)

The Conference of the Birds (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Book 5)

by Ransom Riggs

4.8 out of 5

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The Conference Of The Birds is the third book in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series by Ransom Riggs. It was published in 2014 and is a New York Times bestseller. The book follows the adventures of Jacob Portman and his friends as they travel to different time periods and locations in search of a mysterious bird that may hold the key to their future.

Plot

The book begins with Jacob and his friends returning to the present day after their adventures in the past. They are still reeling from the events of the previous book, which saw them defeat the villainous wight and save the peculiar children. However, their victory was short-lived, as the wight's master, the Hollowgast, is still at large.

Jacob and his friends know that they must find a way to defeat the Hollowgast once and for all. They believe that the key to ng so lies in a mysterious bird known as the Conference Of The Birds. The bird is said to be able to grant wishes, and Jacob and his friends hope that it will be able to help them defeat the Hollowgast.

The only problem is that no one knows where the Conference Of The Birds is. Jacob and his friends must travel to different time periods and locations in search of the bird. Along the way, they will encounter new allies and enemies, and they will learn more about their own peculiar abilities.

Characters

* Jacob Portman: The protagonist of the series. Jacob is a 16-year-old boy who has the ability to see peculiars. He is also the leader of the peculiar children. * Emma Bloom: A peculiar child with the ability to control fire. She is Jacob's girlfriend. * Hugh Apiston: A peculiar child with the ability to speak to animals. * Bronwyn Bruntley: A peculiar child with the ability to control plants. * Enoch O'Connor: A peculiar child with the ability to manipulate time. * Olive Abroholos Elephanta: A peculiar child with the ability to levitate objects. * Millard Nullings: A peculiar child with the ability to become invisible. * Horace Somnusson: A peculiar child with the ability to control dreams. * Zoe Zaslow: A peculiar child with the ability to heal others. * Miss Peregrine: A peculiar woman who is the headmistress of the peculiar children's home. She is also Jacob's guardian.

Themes

The Conference Of The Birds explores a number of themes, including:

* The importance of friendship: Jacob and his friends are able to overcome any obstacle because they have each other. * The power of imagination: The peculiar children are able to do amazing things because they believe in themselves. * The dangers of prejudice: The wight and the Hollowgast are both prejudiced against peculiars, and they will stop at nothing to destroy them. * The importance of hope: Even in the darkest of times, Jacob and his friends never give up hope.

Critical Reception

The Conference Of The Birds received positive reviews from critics. Publishers Weekly called it "a thrilling and suspenseful adventure that is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats." Kirkus Reviews said that the book is "a must-read for fans of the series."

The Conference Of The Birds is a thrilling and suspenseful adventure that will appeal to fans of fantasy and adventure. The book is well-written and features a cast of unforgettable characters. It is a must-read for fans of the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series.

The Conference of the Birds (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Book 5)

by Ransom Riggs

4.8 out of 5