#tbt: Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

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Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Illustrated by Greg Call. 464 p. Disney/ Hyperion, September, 2004. 9780786854455. 

#tbt wishes a happy fifteenth anniversary to Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson! These two authors frequently team up to write fast-paced adventures. In Peter and the Starcatchers, the two have created a Peter Pan reboot. While there are some familiar characters from the J.M. Barrie classic, Peter and the Starcatchers is wholly original. 

Orphan Peter and Molly, his mysterious, new friend, and their band of boys decide to overcome the pirate crew of the ship, Neverland, in order to protect its precious cargo-stardust. After adventure on the high seas, Peter and his crew end up on the faraway island of Mollusk. Their adventures are far from over though. Barry and Pearson serve up non-stop action, humor, suspense, terrific characters and vivid settings in this series starter. Call's illustrations in what looks like pencil and charcoal add interest.

Peter and the Starcatchers is a perfect read for students who love fantasy and adventure.