Ransom Riggs

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ransom Riggs
Occupation	Young Adult Author
Date Of Birth	Feb 3, 1979(1979-02-03)
Age	45
Country	United States
Birth City	Maryland
Horoscope	Aquarius

Ransom Riggs Biography

Ransom Riggs is one of the most popular and richest Young Adult Author who was born on February 3, 1979 in Maryland, United States. Author of Miss Peregrine’s home for peculiar children, a New York Times bestseller. He continued with the sequels to the book, Hollow City and Library of Souls. Finally, he wrote the companion books Miss Peregrine’s Journal for Peculiar children, Tales of the Peculiar and graphic novels of the original series.

In 2016, the famed director Renowned director Tim Burton brought Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children to the silver screen in 2016. brought Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children on to the silver screen.

Ransom Riggs (born February 3, 1979) is an American writer and filmmaker best known for the book Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.

His work on short films for the Internet and blogging for Mental Floss got him a job writing The Sherlock Holmes Handbook which was released as a tie-in to the 2009 Sherlock Holmes film.

He married In 2013, he married fellow author, Tahereh Mafi, the creator of the popular novels The Juliette Chronicles. In May 2017, they welcomed their first child together. in 2013. This was the same author who created the popular novels The Juliette Chronicles. They welcomed their first child together in May 2017.

Ransom Riggs Net Worth

Ransom Riggs is one of the richest Young Adult Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ransom Riggs 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After receiving a degree from Kenyon College in English literature, he went on to study film at the University of Southern California.

In his early years, he was a blogger for Mental Floss. This earned him a job as a writer on The Sherlock Holmes Handbook.

Riggs was born in Maryland in 1979 on a 200-year-old farm, and grew up in Florida, where he attended Pine View School for the Gifted. He studied English literature at Kenyon College, where he was a good friend of John Green. He later studied film at the University of Southern California.

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Who is Ransom Riggs Dating?

According to our records, Ransom Riggs married to Tahereh Mafi. As of December 1, 2023, Ransom Riggs’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ransom Ranked on the list of most popular Young Adult Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ransom Riggs celebrates birthday on February 3 of every year.

Top Facts about Ransom Riggs

1. Ransom Riggs is an American writer born on February 3, 1979.
2. He is best known for his bestselling novel “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.”
3. The book has been translated into over 40 languages and adapted into a film directed by Tim Burton.
4. Riggs studied literature at Kenyon College and film at the University of Southern California.
5. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a freelance journalist and blogger.
6. His other works include “Hollow City” and “Library of Souls,” which complete the Miss Peregrine trilogy.
7. In addition to writing, Riggs is also a photographer and has published several photography books.
8. He currently lives in Santa Monica, California with his wife, author Tahereh Mafi.
9. Riggs’ books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have won numerous awards.
10. He frequently interacts with fans on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram.

What is Ransom Riggs real name?

Ransom Riggs
Occupation| Author
Alma mater| Kenyon College University of Southern California
Genre| Children’s literature
Notable works| Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Why did Ransom Riggs write Miss Peregrine's?

Mr. Riggs’s attraction to haunting photographs eventually became the catalyst for his first novel, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” (2011), a surprise best seller, whose plot was inspired by the dozens of vintage snapshots featured in its pages, which add to its uncanny atmosphere.

What age is Miss Peregrine book appropriate for?

Miss Peregrine’s was never made for young children, but for young adults. The film is based on a book written by Ransom Riggs that is listed by Barnes & Noble as intended for ages 13-17 , landing it squarely in the YA section.

Will Ransom Riggs write another book?

NEW YORK — We’ll soon be saying farewell to peculiars, non-peculiars and ymbrynes: Ransom Riggs has written his final tale of “Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children.” Penguin Young Readers announced Tuesday that “The Desolations of Devil’s Acre” will come out Feb.

Will there be a movie for Hollow City?

This the sequel of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children from 2016. It will be released in 2021.