In an evocative and fast-paced adventure on the high seas and on a faraway island an orphan boy named Peter and his mysterious new friend, Molly, overcome bands of pirates and thieves in their quest to keep a fantastical secret safe and save the world from evil. Bestselling authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have turned back the clock and revealed a wonderful story that precedes J. M. Barrie’s beloved Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatchers is brimming with richly developed characters from the scary but somehow familiar Black Stache and the ferocious Mister Grin to the sweet but sophisticated Molly and the fearless Peter. Riveting adventure takes listeners on a journey from a harsh orphanage in old England to a treacherous sea in a decrepit old tub. Aboard the Never Land is a trunk that holds a magical substance with the power to change the fate of the world—just a sprinkle and wounds heal and just a dusting and people can fly.
Towering seas and a violent storm are the backdrop for battles at sea. Bone-crushing waves eventually land our characters on Mollusk Island—where the action really heats up.
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"At first, I had no idea what this book would offer. But, as I kept reading, I realized it was Peter Pan, but told in another way. It kept getting better and better as it went on, and I really could not put it down! "
— The.Ultimate.Kingdom.Hearts.Fan (4 out of 5 stars)
" Awsome, I love how Peter got the ability to fly "
— Nadine/Dina, 8/22/2013" I have read all of these books and have enjoyed them a lot. It is pretty much another story of Peter Pan, but I think it is better. "
— Meigon, 1/17/2013" my husband and and the kids love this! "
— Kristin, 8/27/2012" The kids and I listened to this series over the past year and a half in the car. The story is exciting and keeps us all interested, and the narrator, Jim Dahl, is fabulous. "
— Sarah, 8/16/2012" These weren't brighams favorite books. He liked them OK but not as much as others. "
— Brigham, 7/10/2012" Can be read and enjoyed by children and adults. Great stories, intense showdowns and humor mixed with drama. Big thumbs up. "
— Daniel, 9/6/2011" Nathan was reluctant to read this since it is based on Peter Pan but he ended up loving it. "
— Lexy, 7/18/2011" Read this with my boys a couple of months ago. They had so much fun with it that I anticipate we'll be reading the whole series. Love Barry's humor, we laughed out loud at times. "
— Mary, 7/1/2011" It is a very easy read, but quite enjoyable for I love pirates very much. The book tied in with Peter Pan quite well. I love how the authors had viewed a scene through different characters. "
— Jessica, 6/30/2011" This was a bookclub book we read a few months back that I just now finished...it's a very light read and a good book for children, I had a hard time keeping focus while reading it, but I still enjoyed the story. "
— Valerie, 6/26/2011" I loved everything about this book. It was fast paced, and I loved the adventure and fantasy aspects. I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series. "
— Amy, 6/22/2011" Enjoyable, but the action was kind of relentless, not a lot of down time. Made for an exhausting listen. "
— Heston, 6/21/2011" CAN'T WAIT, 2 READ THE NEXT ONE!!! PETER AND MOLLY SHOULD GET TOGETHER! "
— Arti, 6/17/2011" A very, very cute book. A dear, sweet tale of how Peter Pan, came to be the Peter Pan that we all grew up on. I was smiling through every second. "
— Anna, 6/15/2011" I read this book when I was in book club...I thought this was going to be a Peter Pan type of book but then I heard it was a series! "
— Rosella, 6/13/2011" This is the second time I have tried to read this book. I like the ideas behind it but so much of it is silly to the point that I can't stay interested. "
— Jen, 6/8/2011" cute! really fun peter pan story. would let my daughter read it "
— Meridithrichards, 6/6/2011" This was an amazing take on an old classic. Amazingly, everything is explained thoroughly. I thought this was an amazing new series. Can't wait to see where it goes! "
— Maxine, 6/4/2011Dave Barry is the author of more bestsellers than you can count on two hands, including Lessons from Lucy, Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys, Dave Barry Turns 40, and Dave Barry Is Not Making This Up. A wildly popular syndicated columnist, he won the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for commentary.
Ridley Pearson is the New York Times bestselling author of more than two dozen novels, including The Red Room, Choke Point, and The Risk Agent, as well as the Walt Fleming and Lou Boldt crime series, and many books for young readers. He lives with his family, dividing his time between St. Louis, Missouri, and Hailey, Idaho.
Jim Dale is the voice of all the characters in the Harry Potter audiobook series. As a narrator he has won two Grammy Awards, seven Grammy nominations, fifteen AudioFile Earphones Awards, and ten Audie Awards. As a stage and screen actor, he has won a Tony Award, four Tony nominations, four Drama Desk Awards, and two Academy Award nominations. In 2004 he was made a member of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth.