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At last, “grown-ups” can fly back to Neverland. In this startling new vision of “Peter Pan,” Captain Hook and the Wonderful Boy share a flair for adventure — and for ruthlessness. With Wendy caught between them, the legendary conflict between the pirate and the boy intensifies. Wendy’s life,... read more
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Summary edit
In this startling new vision of a cultural classic, Wendy intends to live happily ever after with Peter Pan. But Time, like this tale, behaves in a most unsettling way.
As Wendy mothers the Lost Boys in Neverland, they thrive on adventure. She struggles to keep her boys safe from the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Wendy Darling: The girl Peter Pan has lured from her bed in London, with the double temptation of domesticity and adventure.
- Peter Pan: “All children, except one, grow up.” J.M. Barrie created Peter Pan as this ever-youthful child.
- Captain James Hook: The notorious pirate, who seeks revenge for his maiming at the (two) hands of the boy, Peter Pan.
Quotes edit
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“A boy will hide behind his pride. A man will face the world.”
Captain Hook -
“Desire should be pursued with all our abilities. It is the elixir that brings us life, the muse who inspires our endeavors.... Deny your desire and you end your story.”
Captain Hook -
“Those who look for shame will surely find it.”
Lily -
“Legends rarely die… but they do grow.”
Red-Handed Jill
First Sentence edit
When she woke, she was the woman in the bed on the ship in the sea, and she used to be Wendy Darling, who dreamt in the bed in the nursery of Number 14.
Table of Contents edit
1 — Once Upon Never-Time
2 —- The Enchanted Queen
3 — A Pirate’s Passion
4 — Ship’s Company
5 — The Story of Red-Handed Jill
6 — Pearls from the Lagoon
7 — Taming the Beast
8 — Harvest at the Fairy Glade
9 — Beasts’ Accord
10 — The Inquisition
11 — Growing Pains
12 — Camp Meeting
13 — The Open Door
14 — Shades of Black
15 — Passion Play
16 — Back. . . and Forward
17 — The Revel Master
18 — Cravings and Sweet Nothings
19 — Dark Hunting
20 — War of Attrition
21 — Revelations
22 — Deliverance
23 — Workings of a Damaged Man
24 — All or Nothing
25 — Rites and Rituals
26 — Death of a Legend
27 — Duel on Deck
28 — Taming the Boy
29 — Other Oceans
30 — The Seas of London
31 — Never, Again
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Hook & Jill. (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
Other Contributors:
- Andrea Jones (Author) - Andrea Jones holds a B.A. from the University of Illinois in Oral Interpretation of Literature, with a Literature minor. In her career in television production, she wrote, produced, directed, and managed studios for PBS and CBS affiliates and corporate studios, and acted as on-air talent.
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: The Reginetta Press, LLC
Country: USA
Publication Date: August 1, 2009
ISBN: 978-0-9823714-9-7
Page Count: 304
Publisher: The Reginetta Press, LLC
Country: USA
Publication Date: August 1, 2009
ISBN: 978-0-9823714-9-7
Page Count: 304
Awards edit
- Mom's Choice Awards (2009: Adult Fiction & Literature, Gold)
- International Book Award (2010: Best New Fiction)
- International Book Award (Finalist, 2010: Best Cover Design)
- National Indie Excellence Awards (Finalist, 2010: Best New Fiction)
- National Best Books Award by USA Book News (Finalist, 2009: Best Cover Design)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 398
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