What if Peter Pan wanted to take you to Neverland? Would you go?
A contemporary sequel to J. M. Barrie's timeless classic Peter Pan, perfect for kids who loved THE LAND OF STORIES and dream of going to Neverland.Clover and Fergus are the great-great-grandchildren of Wendy Darling (yes, that Wendy). And now Peter Pan wants to take them to Neverland for the adventure of their lives! But Clover is a little nervous--she's supposed to look after her brother. Fergus is autistic, and not everyone makes him feel welcome. What will happen to him in this magical world?
Fergus isn't nervous at all. To him, Neverland seems like a dream come true! He's tired of Clover's constant mothering and wants some independence, like Peter and the Lost Boys have. He wonders, Why can't the real world be more like Neverland?
Neverland is fun and free, but it's also dangerous and even scary at times. Unfamiliar creatures lurk in the shadows, and strange sounds come from the waters. And then the mermaids start to go missing. . . .
In an imaginative and thoughtful continuation of the story of Peter Pan, Susan Adrian explores Neverland with a fresh perspective and indelible warmth, offering a new adventure based on a beloved classic!
On sale: June 25, 2019
Age: 8-12 years
Grade: Grades 3-7
Page count: 272 Pages
ISBN: 9780525579274
Reading level: Lexile: 570L | Fountas/Pinnell: V
Susan Adrian is a fourth-generation Californian who somehow stumbled into living in Montana. By day she is a scientific editor, and by night she dreams up wild adventures that sometimes turn into books. She is the author of the holiday fantasy
Nutcracked and two thrilling books for teens. When she's not with her family, Susan keeps busy researching unusual facts, traveling, and writing more books. Follow her on Twitter @susanadrian and visit her on the web at susanadrian.net.
"One of the best representations of autism in middle grade literature. A must purchase for all children who love magic and adventure, especially those who have longed to see someone like Fergus on the page." --Lizzie Huxley-Jones, editor of
Stim
"A magical ode to childhood that updates the classic while keeping its flavor."--
Kirkus Reviews"A fresh and worthy Neverland update for today’s young readers."
--Booklist Online
"A wonderful story of sibling bonds and facing fears."--Sally J. Pla, award-winning author of
The Someday Birds
"[A] glowing new take on the realm of Peter Pan." --Mike Jung, author of
Unidentified Suburban Object
