Peter and the Starcatchers-Peter and the Starcatchers, Book One

I loved this origin story about Peter Pan. It is perfect for elementary students on up. The action starts from the very beginning and doesn’t let up. Perfect for a class read aloud. Even the most reluctant readers will find it hard to resist wondering what will happen next.

This really cool "prequel" answers once and for all the burning questions you have been harboring about the man-child who lives in Neverland with other little boys. No, no - not THAT one, I'm talking about Peter Pan, the fairy-loving, pirate-hating leader of the Lost Boys. (Same thing, you say - but that's a different story altogether)It seems that Peter Pan was an orphan, who was put aboard a ship with other orphaned boys, en route to a shortened life of serving the evil King Zarboff the Third, when a chance meeting with a little girl and a mysterious crate leads to a wonderful adventure beyond his wildest dreams.The answers to the following questions are just 480 well-spaced quick-turning pages away:1. How did Peter Pan get to Neverland?2. Where the heck is it anyway?3. Where does pixie dust come from and why is it addictive?4. Tinkerbell - fairy who looks like Julia Roberts or bird brain?5. Mermaids - fish or just plain foul?6. What made the natives restless?7. Should you ever give a crocodile a hand?An often funny, action-packed piratical yarn that's sure to delight most young readers.Amanda Richards, October 19, 2006

Peter Pan + Lord of the Rings + TitanicPeter and the other orphans he has grown up with are being sent away from the orphanage/school they have grown up in. They have been sold into servitude, but must travel by ship to get there. Along the way, Peter meets a friend, Molly, and is also allowed by a strange box. As always, there be pirates along the seas...This is one of my favorite series of all times! I’m sorry that I let the insane work hours take priority over keeping track of the series. This is one of my rereads that has me more excited for my reread than new books this year. Also, between a combination of time and memory loss after a medical procedure, it’s like I’m reading it for the first time again.Ridley Pearson’s daughter asked her Daddy how after and a pirate met, and this is the result. It is one of those stories that may be classified as middle grade, but easily appeals to young adults and adults alike. The world-building is marvelous, with the bulk being new masterful storytelling with touches of classic J.M. Barrie to summon loving nostalgia. Characters, new and old, are well fleshed-out and brought out string emotions from this reader. Greg Call’s illustrations are jaw-dropping (THAT COVER!!)!Buy this for yourself or anyone who loves retellings. If you’re twisted, get it for someone who gets seasick.

Peter and the Starcatchers is an amazing read!It's worthy of being part of the Peter Pan mythos and is deserving of its own adaptation. The authors did an amazing job reinviting the world and characters of Peter Pan, while also introducing new ones to help create its own world. And speaking of which, the world itself is full of life and wonder. The writing itself is reminiscent of an old age that is no longer used in this day, one that immediately throws you into the world with no problem. One of the best stories I've read in a long while.I give Peter and the Starcatchers a 4/5 and a "Worth buying for your collection" approval rating!

I've been a huge fan of Peter Pan for a long as I can remember and this series answered one question for me that anything else written had yet to answer. How does a baby, who states he left his home the day he was born live in a place where he is not supposed to age, but ages anyway? Well, this book fully answered that question as well as gave an interesting new take on how Peter Pan came to be. I randomly found this book after reading The Child Thief and thought it would be fun to go on a Peter Pan kick since I am using the movie in my ELL class so we can talk about the idea of wanting to remain a child. I will be able to use parts of this book in the lesson, but more than anything, this book was a fun read.

Peter and the Starcatchers is a very inventive, fun book for any age. if you've seen the Broadway play and expect it the book the be exactly like it, you might be disappointed... or you might like it just as much, as I did. the language is in keeping with a book from Barrie's time, tho not as overtly formal. the characters, especially Capt. Stache, are sometimes a bit over the top, but that's just more fun for me. Each of the short chapters ends with a bit of a cliffhanger, so they're perfect for reading before bedtime with children. You just want to read on and on! Molly is a great heroine (Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson both said they wrote this book for their daughters, so Molly is a strong heroine). Peter is clever and brave, and you can certainly see how he becomes Pan. Some of the violence in the latter half of the book took me a bit by surprise - the sharp-toothed "mermaids," pirates and Slank clubbing the children, etc. but, you know, that's what pirates did back then and Peter Pan had its own violence. I love a good swash and a bit of buckle, as Black Stache says in the stage show, so i found this book quite good. you also get lovely "back stories," like how the crocodile began to tick, how Hook lost his hand, and where John Darling got his top hat. That part almost made me cry.

My grandson is still reading this book and he LOVES it. It’s well written, exciting, and full of adventure. He just turned 10 and it was a great choice for his age group! Great!

Loved the overall story…character development was enjoyable with a whole host of characters!!!Who doesn’t like a pirate story!!!I look forward to Book 2 and strongly recommend this book and am a big Dave Barry fan as well!Enjoy!

This is really a amazing book. I love all the different Peter pan books,where Peter has more adventure but this one sets up the original story. It a story of how Peter becomes Peter pan. It's amazing LOVED IT

Consider this book a sort of prequel to the Peter Pan stories you know and love. It is a complete different take on beloved characters, and brings them to life while stitching everything together(and answering any of the questions you may have).It starts with Peter and his band of orphans being forced to work on a ship heading for an evil king. Onboard, he finds magic, danger, and maybe even something more then friendship.This clever and funny writing with memorial characters and plot-line will leave you, or your kids, wanting more.Cons:-There was one particular plot hole that did not match up with the original story, but I won't tell and ruin it for anyone. It is still a great read. :)

英語が分かり辛いところもありましたが、楽しめました。そもそもピーターパンの物語をあまり良く知らないんですが、知ってる人はもっと面白いかも。

I wish they'd have it in hard covers. This book series is something that I'd keep for my own collection. Good price, of course, at Amazon.

My son aged 7 loves this book ordered some more in the series