Peter and the Starcatchers

Have you ever wondered about Wonderland? How did Peter and the Lost Boys get there? Why can Peter fly? And what's up with Tinkerbell?? If so, you must read Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson.

Peter and a raggedy assortment of fellow orphans have found themselves in quite a pickle. Their cold-blooded headmaster has decided that they are to be the next batch of "volunteers"(i.e.: slaves) in service to the evil King of Rundoon. They soon find themselves trapped on the decrepit sailing ship Never Land, surrounded by a suspect bunch of sailors and crew. Also on board is young Molly Aster, her governess Mrs. Bumbrake, and a mysterious trunk that is guarded round the clock. When the notorious pirate Black Stache gives chase it seems that all will be lost, but the porpoise-speaking Molly is much more than she seems. Molly, Peter and the Boys, the trunk and the pirates all manage to reach a nearby "deserted" island. But between the not-so-friendly natives, the monster they are harboring and the secret contents of the trunk absolute mayhem is about to ensue.

Peter and the Starcatchers is the first in a series of five books.  I also read Peter and the Shadow Thieves and Peter and the Secret of Rundoon, all on my Kindle when we were on vacation.  Like many great books they are written for children, but they are equally fascinating to adults. This may be because Dave Barry is such an AWESOME writer and funny, funny man, and together with Ridley Person they make a truly dynamic duo. (Sorry, Batman.) So, if you're looking for a terrific series for your kids, or something fun for yourself, you can't go wrong with Peter and the Starcatchers. No pixie dust required.