"Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children" is a fantasy novel by Ransom Riggs that follows a young boy named Jacob Portman. After a family tragedy, Jacob discovers a mysterious island where he finds an abandoned orphanage and learns about its former residents, who possess unique abilities. The story revolves around Miss Peregrine, the caretaker of these peculiar children, who can do extraordinary things, such as levitate or control fire. As Jacob uncovers the truth about their world, he must confront dark creatures that threaten their existence and ultimately find his own place among them.