Review of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) by Nicole F — 06 Nov 2016

Not good compared to the book, the book had a different plot. Plots don't even match up.

This review of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) was written by Nicole F on 06 Nov 2016.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children has generally received positive reviews.

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