Magic can do a lot—give you flight, show you mermaids, help you taste the stars, and… solve the budget crisis? That's what the grown-ups will do with it if they ever make it to Neverland to steal its magic and bring their children home.
However, Gwen doesn't know this. She's just a sixteen-year-old girl with a place on the debate team and a powerful crush on Jay, the soon-to-be homecoming king. She doesn't know her little sister could actually run away with Peter Pan, or that she might have to chase after her to bring her home safe. Gwen will find out though—and when she does, she'll discover she's in the middle of a looming war between Neverland and reality.
She'll be out of place as a teenager in Neverland, but she won't be the only one. Peter Pan's constant treks back to the mainland have slowly aged him into adolescence as well. Soon, Gwen will have to decide whether she's going to join impish, playful Peter in his fight for eternal youth… or if she's going to scramble back to reality in time for the homecoming dance.
However, Gwen doesn't know this. She's just a sixteen-year-old girl with a place on the debate team and a powerful crush on Jay, the soon-to-be homecoming king. She doesn't know her little sister could actually run away with Peter Pan, or that she might have to chase after her to bring her home safe. Gwen will find out though—and when she does, she'll discover she's in the middle of a looming war between Neverland and reality.
She'll be out of place as a teenager in Neverland, but she won't be the only one. Peter Pan's constant treks back to the mainland have slowly aged him into adolescence as well. Soon, Gwen will have to decide whether she's going to join impish, playful Peter in his fight for eternal youth… or if she's going to scramble back to reality in time for the homecoming dance.
My Thoughts:
This book was the first Peter Pan retelling I've read. I wasn't sure what to expect. I felt a sort of kindred spirit with Gwen. I would have liked to have held on to my childhood a bit longer. I always seemed a little immature compared to my friends. I think it's what some refer to as a "young" sole. I loved the imagery the author gave to Neverland & its inhabitants. What I was surprised to discover was that Peter, the boy how never grows up, carries a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. The protection of Neverland seems to fall all on him. This book is a beautiful illustration of the loss of innocence & the realities of growing up. There was some parts of the book where the pace lulled and I found myself uninterested. However, once I passed that part, I got back into it and enjoyed the rest of the story. I can only assume this is the first book in a series since much was left unanswered. I look forward to finding out what will happen to Gwen, Peter, Neverland & the war with reality.
Recommended for 13 & up.
I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
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