The title might look familiar, as the name and key plot elements were the focus of Johnny Depp’s quirky captaincy in a Pirates of the Caribbean blockbuster of the same name. It’s a 2-for-1 pair of novels you can read by flashlight in the cabin after dark. Peter and a mysterious new friend named Molly overcome bands of pirates (including the legendary Blackbeard) to guard a secret from their evil pursuers. If you get hooked on Peter Pan, the prequel Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry is a similar high seas adventure about bravery and the human spirit. With merciless pirates, fairy dust, and a gang of friends bonded by adventure, it’s page-turning excitement that makes you wonder what lurks in the next paragraph. The metaphoric concept of ‘looking for your shadow’ leads to a mystical universe called Neverland, where Red Indians, The Lost Boys, and the dastardly Captain Hook remind us to embrace the qualities in a person that truly matter. Made into countless films with spin-offs on Broadway, in music, and beyond, the original Peter Pan is a fun read that captivates both kids and adults. While it follows a mischievous boy who refuses to grow up, Peter Pan is a tale of unwavering belief for any curmudgeony adult who needs their priorities checked. Don’t mistake Peter Pan as strictly a children’s book.
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