The book Hollow City is the second book in a four book series written by Ransom Riggs. Hollow City takes place mainly in 1940s Europe, however, the year and location change many times throughout the duration of the book. The book is about ten kids who are peculiar and are watched over by their headmistress, Miss Peregrine.

“The Five People You Meet in Heaven” begins at Ruby Pier in the early 2000‘s however the setting and time period changes many times throughout while always following the main character, Eddie. Eddie was a maintenance worker who had worked at Ruby Pier his whole life. The book follows Eddie through the moments leading up to his death and the sadness he was feeling in his life considering his situation with his job and lonely home life. (comments)