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JF BAR
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Publication
Hyperion Book CH (2009), Edition: First Edition, 528 pages
Description
James, one of Peter's original Lost Boys, is now working for Scotland Yard and suspects that the heir to England's throne, Prince Albert Edward, is under the influence of shadow creatures who are after starstuff hidden in an underground vault which has only one key: the Sword of Mercy. Molly is determined to help, but when she suddenly goes missing, it's up to her eleven-year-old daughter, Wendy, to keep the starstuff out of the creatures' clutches ... and Peter Pan may be her only hope in saving the world from a shadowy doom.
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LibraryThing member deman88
23 years after PETER AND THE SECRET OF RUNDOON, it is now 1901 in our story, when James one of the original Lost Boys who returned to London, contacts Molly informing her that the believes the heir to the throne is under the influence of shadow creatures, when now married to George Darling with
I really enjoyed this book after a disappointing third this one is on par with the 1st and 2nd books, I recommend this series to all fantasy lovers
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there three kids, Wendy, John, Micheal. She goes off to research these claims and goes missing as well, but not before informing Wendy about the Starcatchers. Wendy goes off to look for Peter to help her mother... I really enjoyed this book after a disappointing third this one is on par with the 1st and 2nd books, I recommend this series to all fantasy lovers
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LibraryThing member AsTr1102
Out of all the Peter Pan books probably the one with the most action. Answers all the questions about Peter Pan and leaves loads more.
LibraryThing member Nebraska_Girl1971
I did not enjoy this book as much as I have the other books in this series - but still well worth the read. I would recommend for younger/pre-teen readers. But for me, it is time for Peter to stay on the island
LibraryThing member momma2
Although this fourth installment wasn't as good as the previous three, this was still a fantastic book. It was fun to get to know Wendy and some of the other characters as adults. The historical mystery and wanderings through London were fun and interesting. It was also refreshing to see our hero
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Peter seem to meet his match. Another well done book by these two talented authors. Show Less
LibraryThing member fyrefly98
Summary: Molly Astor and all of the rest of the Starcatchers had thought that the dark forces of Lord Ombra were defeated forever in the desert outside of Rundoon. Molly has grown up, married George Darling, and had children of her own. But something is stirring... passengers are disappearing from
Review: What I really enjoy about the Starcatchers books is how well they function at a number of different levels. On the surface, they're fun and exciting kids' adventure stories, and even if that's the only level you read them for, they succeed really well. There's plenty of action and adventure and danger, with likeable protagonists, believable dialogue, a nicely drawn setting, and quite a bit of humor mixed throughout. The story manages to hit a nice balance of ages as well, since I think it'd be understandable and engaging for kids, but isn't dumbed down or juvenile, and is perfectly enjoyable by adults. I did think that this book had an overly-complicated ending, with too many people showing up so that it made it a little difficult to keep track of who was where, but it also managed to integrate the London and Neverland storylines better than have previous books.
But the real reason I enjoy these books so much is the level that's below the surface, and that's the level that appeals to someone who has grown up with the Peter Pan story close to their heart. In the first few books, this came across mostly as identifying the various elements of the familiar story - the crocodile, Captain Hook's hook, the name "Neverland", etc. - and seeing how Barry & Pearson weave their origins into an original story. But as the books have progressed, the thing that has intrigued me most is seeing how Peter interacts with "normal" people, and how that changes. This story takes place right before Barrie's original Peter Pan story - Wendy, Michael, and John are all present. But in the context of the other Starcatcher books, that means that Peter now has to deal - for the first time - with the fact that he stays a boy forever while his friends grow up and move on. I think the authors managed to get Peter and Molly, and then Peter and Wendy's relationship note-perfect, and there's actually a really poignant and almost heartbreaking story lurking underneath all the action and adventure. 4 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: I've loved Peter Pan ever since I was a kid (literally; he was my first crush), and I think that anyone else who feels the same would enjoy this series... but definitely start at the beginning; they're not at all stand-alones.
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the underground, and the King has been behaving strangely. Molly's father, Lord Astor, tells Molly of a secret cache of starstuff hidden somewhere in London - the last starstuff on the planet, other than that which keeps Peter and the inhabitants of Neverland forever young. The cache was thought to be safe, reachable only by means of a sword that has been lost for generations. But it soon seems like the Others will stop at nothing to get their hands on the starstuff, and now neither London nor the island is safe from evil.Review: What I really enjoy about the Starcatchers books is how well they function at a number of different levels. On the surface, they're fun and exciting kids' adventure stories, and even if that's the only level you read them for, they succeed really well. There's plenty of action and adventure and danger, with likeable protagonists, believable dialogue, a nicely drawn setting, and quite a bit of humor mixed throughout. The story manages to hit a nice balance of ages as well, since I think it'd be understandable and engaging for kids, but isn't dumbed down or juvenile, and is perfectly enjoyable by adults. I did think that this book had an overly-complicated ending, with too many people showing up so that it made it a little difficult to keep track of who was where, but it also managed to integrate the London and Neverland storylines better than have previous books.
But the real reason I enjoy these books so much is the level that's below the surface, and that's the level that appeals to someone who has grown up with the Peter Pan story close to their heart. In the first few books, this came across mostly as identifying the various elements of the familiar story - the crocodile, Captain Hook's hook, the name "Neverland", etc. - and seeing how Barry & Pearson weave their origins into an original story. But as the books have progressed, the thing that has intrigued me most is seeing how Peter interacts with "normal" people, and how that changes. This story takes place right before Barrie's original Peter Pan story - Wendy, Michael, and John are all present. But in the context of the other Starcatcher books, that means that Peter now has to deal - for the first time - with the fact that he stays a boy forever while his friends grow up and move on. I think the authors managed to get Peter and Molly, and then Peter and Wendy's relationship note-perfect, and there's actually a really poignant and almost heartbreaking story lurking underneath all the action and adventure. 4 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: I've loved Peter Pan ever since I was a kid (literally; he was my first crush), and I think that anyone else who feels the same would enjoy this series... but definitely start at the beginning; they're not at all stand-alones.
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LibraryThing member Clare_M
I read this series a while ago. It was REALLY good. It provides the background for how Peter Pan and the Lost boys, Captain Hook, Smee and the Pirates got to the island, how Peter got the magic to fly and explains Tinkerbell. It's sort of a prequel to Peter Pan. Except it's so much more. It's an
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adventure story with excitement and fantasy, brave children and girls who don't just stand back and let boys defend them but who are self-actualizing and equals--despite the time period. I read this series to my 8 year old daughter and we both could not wait until it was "reading time" each night and we tended to drag our time over a little to just see what was going to happen NEXT! Because we HAD to know. I caught myself wanting to peak and read ahead when she went to sleep. So, yes it's really quite a good series of books if you like fantasy. Very enjoyable and highly recommended. Show Less
LibraryThing member bragan
Book number four in Barry & Pearson's series of Peter Pan-based kids' novels. Although it's more accurate to say that this one is a sequel to the first three books, which were a tightly bound trilogy. Its set a couple of decades after that story ended, meaning most of its child protagonists have
Like the original trilogy, it's a decent kids' adventure story, with some amusing moments and some really well-done illustrations. But it's a bit overlong, and started to drag a bit about halfway through. I do suspect it would have kept my attention better if I were ten, though.
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grown up (although, of course, Peter still hasn't) and features the same bad guys, back again after their apparent defeat and collecting a series of artifacts to further their evil plan.Like the original trilogy, it's a decent kids' adventure story, with some amusing moments and some really well-done illustrations. But it's a bit overlong, and started to drag a bit about halfway through. I do suspect it would have kept my attention better if I were ten, though.
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LibraryThing member fingerpost
Twenty years after the Peter and the Starcatchers trilogy ends, Molly and George darling are married, living in London with their three children, Wendy, Michael and John. They haven't seen Peter since they left Mollusk Island all those years ago. Lord Aster is frail and dying, Molly is focused
This book follows two relatively separate plot lines. In one, Wendy Darling follows in her mother's footsteps, recruiting Peter to once again come to the aid of her family and the world at large. Her parents have vanished, and a sinister man who has the King's ear is intent on some mysterious project. Peter gets to London and the two children handle things on that end. The second story involves the efforts of Captain Nezzera and his shipload of thugs trying to gather the starstuff that fell on Mollusk Island. With Peter gone to London, it is up to Chief Fighting Prawn and his young daughter Shining Pearl to stop them.
A fine addition to the series, it is much like its predecessors: A plot heavy adventure yarn, full of daring plans, hideous villains, lives in danger, magic, and action. There is none of the introspective character study that is a primary feature of most young adult novels. It's all about the story, and if you enjoy books that are intended solely as entertainment, you should love this series.
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entirely on raising her children, and George is a distinguished businessman who has put all the adventure and magic he experienced in his youth behind him. But in this follow-up to the trilogy, it turns out that Lord Ombra was not in fact killed in the rocket explosion that ended the series. He was greatly weakened, but in the course of 20 years he has now returned.This book follows two relatively separate plot lines. In one, Wendy Darling follows in her mother's footsteps, recruiting Peter to once again come to the aid of her family and the world at large. Her parents have vanished, and a sinister man who has the King's ear is intent on some mysterious project. Peter gets to London and the two children handle things on that end. The second story involves the efforts of Captain Nezzera and his shipload of thugs trying to gather the starstuff that fell on Mollusk Island. With Peter gone to London, it is up to Chief Fighting Prawn and his young daughter Shining Pearl to stop them.
A fine addition to the series, it is much like its predecessors: A plot heavy adventure yarn, full of daring plans, hideous villains, lives in danger, magic, and action. There is none of the introspective character study that is a primary feature of most young adult novels. It's all about the story, and if you enjoy books that are intended solely as entertainment, you should love this series.
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LibraryThing member CarrieWuj
Another good listening tale, but starting to feel far-fetched and also no longer matches up smoothly with the Peter Pan original story. Kids still enjoyed it and kept us all entertained for 6 hours in the car. Good still trumps evil with lots of twists and turns -- but often felt too drawn out,
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Pages
528
ISBN
1423121341 / 9781423121343