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    Sunderworld, Vol 2: The Unfortunate Responsibilities of Leopold Berry

    Author Ransom Riggs
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    Penguin Young Readers | Dutton Books for Young Readers
    On sale Oct 13, 2026 | 304 Pages | 9780593530986
    Grade 9 & Up
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    The bestselling Sunderworld saga reaches its epic conclusion in this thrilling fantasy from Ransom Riggs, author of the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.

    The magic was failing. The monsters were coming. Sunder was desperate for a hero, and Leopold Berry was certain he’d been chosen to save it.

    He was wrong.

    After flunking his channeler test in spectacular fashion and getting kicked out of Sunder in record time, Leopold swore he was done with magic for good—until a trail of clues from his late mother dragged him back in, then led him to a mysterious ring that might just be the most powerful object in magical history. If only he can figure out how the damn thing works.

    Now the walls are closing in.

    Famous in Sunder for all the wrong reasons, Leopold is being stalked by paparazzi, threatened by government agents determined to get their hands on the ring, and hunted by terrifying creatures hungry for its power. His only hope is to learn to wield the ring before someone kills him for it and then use it to uncover his family’s buried connection to Sunder before the trail goes cold—and the magical world collapses around him.

    Because the magic is still failing. The monsters are everywhere. And Sunder still needs a hero.

    With loyal friends Emmet and Isabel at his side, Leopold must decide who he can trust in a city built on illusion—and whether the kid who was never chosen is willing to risk everything for the world that didn’t want him.

    Welcome back to Sunderworld.
    © Tahereh Mafi
    Ransom Riggs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children novels. Riggs was born on a farm in Maryland and grew up in southern Florida. He studied literature at Kenyon College and film at the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, bestselling author Tahereh Mafi, and their family. View titles by Ransom Riggs
    Praise for Sunderworld, Vol. 1: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry

    An instant New York Times Bestseller!

    ★ "Riggs’s incandescent storytelling, exquisite worldbuilding, and vivid characterization kick off a propulsive series starter that subverts the chosen-one trope via a self-made antihero who learns to choose himself. If Leopold finds more questions than answers, readers will be heartened by the promise of more adventure and intrigue following this whirlwind opener."—Publishers Weekly, starred review


    ★ "Like the bittersweet Los Angeles it occupies, Leopold's offbeat Sunderworld is a little grimy and a little broken, but the magic is real and will stick with you."—Booklist, starred review


    "Riggs' writing is tight and well paced. Some incredible action scenes leap off the pages, and Sunder is a blur of dangerous situations, well-drawn characters, and magical devices. The ending will make readers wish they couldimmediately reach for the second volume.... A fully imagined fantastical world with compelling characters and a nail-biting cliffhanger."—Kirkus Reviews



    Praise for the #1 Bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series
    New York Times Bestseller • USA Today Bestseller • Wall Street Journal Bestseller • International Bestseller


    “A visually rich literary experience.” –New York Times Book Review
    “Chilling, wondrous.” –People
    “Boy, can Ransom Riggs tell a story.” —NPR.org
    “David Lynchian imagery, and rich eerie detail.” –Entertainment Weekly
    “[A] thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs.” –USA Today
    “Weirdly wonderful characters.” –io9
    “A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.” –John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and The Fault in Our Stars

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    The bestselling Sunderworld saga reaches its epic conclusion in this thrilling fantasy from Ransom Riggs, author of the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.

    The magic was failing. The monsters were coming. Sunder was desperate for a hero, and Leopold Berry was certain he’d been chosen to save it.

    He was wrong.

    After flunking his channeler test in spectacular fashion and getting kicked out of Sunder in record time, Leopold swore he was done with magic for good—until a trail of clues from his late mother dragged him back in, then led him to a mysterious ring that might just be the most powerful object in magical history. If only he can figure out how the damn thing works.

    Now the walls are closing in.

    Famous in Sunder for all the wrong reasons, Leopold is being stalked by paparazzi, threatened by government agents determined to get their hands on the ring, and hunted by terrifying creatures hungry for its power. His only hope is to learn to wield the ring before someone kills him for it and then use it to uncover his family’s buried connection to Sunder before the trail goes cold—and the magical world collapses around him.

    Because the magic is still failing. The monsters are everywhere. And Sunder still needs a hero.

    With loyal friends Emmet and Isabel at his side, Leopold must decide who he can trust in a city built on illusion—and whether the kid who was never chosen is willing to risk everything for the world that didn’t want him.

    Welcome back to Sunderworld.

    Author

    © Tahereh Mafi
    Ransom Riggs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children novels. Riggs was born on a farm in Maryland and grew up in southern Florida. He studied literature at Kenyon College and film at the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, bestselling author Tahereh Mafi, and their family. View titles by Ransom Riggs

    Praise

    Praise for Sunderworld, Vol. 1: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry

    An instant New York Times Bestseller!

    ★ "Riggs’s incandescent storytelling, exquisite worldbuilding, and vivid characterization kick off a propulsive series starter that subverts the chosen-one trope via a self-made antihero who learns to choose himself. If Leopold finds more questions than answers, readers will be heartened by the promise of more adventure and intrigue following this whirlwind opener."—Publishers Weekly, starred review


    ★ "Like the bittersweet Los Angeles it occupies, Leopold's offbeat Sunderworld is a little grimy and a little broken, but the magic is real and will stick with you."—Booklist, starred review


    "Riggs' writing is tight and well paced. Some incredible action scenes leap off the pages, and Sunder is a blur of dangerous situations, well-drawn characters, and magical devices. The ending will make readers wish they couldimmediately reach for the second volume.... A fully imagined fantastical world with compelling characters and a nail-biting cliffhanger."—Kirkus Reviews



    Praise for the #1 Bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series
    New York Times Bestseller • USA Today Bestseller • Wall Street Journal Bestseller • International Bestseller


    “A visually rich literary experience.” –New York Times Book Review
    “Chilling, wondrous.” –People
    “Boy, can Ransom Riggs tell a story.” —NPR.org
    “David Lynchian imagery, and rich eerie detail.” –Entertainment Weekly
    “[A] thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs.” –USA Today
    “Weirdly wonderful characters.” –io9
    “A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.” –John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and The Fault in Our Stars

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