Author: Jane Dentinger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780670860708
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Jocelyn O'Roarke--dubbed "an artsy Philip Marlowe" by The New Yorker--meets murder in Never-Never Land on the New York stage in this witty follow up to Dead Pan and The Queen is Dead. "Packed with theater buzz, hip chatter, plot zig-zags, and relentlessly colorful characters".--Kirkus Reviews.
Who Dropped Peter Pan?
Author: Jane Dentinger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780670860708
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Jocelyn O'Roarke--dubbed "an artsy Philip Marlowe" by The New Yorker--meets murder in Never-Never Land on the New York stage in this witty follow up to Dead Pan and The Queen is Dead. "Packed with theater buzz, hip chatter, plot zig-zags, and relentlessly colorful characters".--Kirkus Reviews.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780670860708
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Jocelyn O'Roarke--dubbed "an artsy Philip Marlowe" by The New Yorker--meets murder in Never-Never Land on the New York stage in this witty follow up to Dead Pan and The Queen is Dead. "Packed with theater buzz, hip chatter, plot zig-zags, and relentlessly colorful characters".--Kirkus Reviews.
Lost in the Never Woods
Author: Aiden Thomas
Publisher: Swoon Reads
ISBN: 1250313988
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
When children start to go missing in the local woods, a teen girl must face her fears and a past she can't remember to rescue them in this atmospheric YA novel, Lost in the Never Woods from the author of Cemetery Boys. It’s been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods, but when the town’s children start to disappear, the questions surrounding her brothers’ mysterious circumstances are brought back into the light. Attempting to flee her past, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy lying in the middle of the road... Peter, a boy she thought lived only in her stories, asks for Wendy’s help to rescue the missing kids. But, in order to find them, Wendy must confront what’s waiting for her in the woods. Praise for Aiden Thomas and Cemetery Boys: “This stunning debut novel from Thomas is detailed, heart-rending, and immensely romantic.” —Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift “Aiden Thomas masterfully weaves a tale of family, friendships, and love in a heartwarming adventure full of affirmation and being your best self." — C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick
Publisher: Swoon Reads
ISBN: 1250313988
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
When children start to go missing in the local woods, a teen girl must face her fears and a past she can't remember to rescue them in this atmospheric YA novel, Lost in the Never Woods from the author of Cemetery Boys. It’s been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods, but when the town’s children start to disappear, the questions surrounding her brothers’ mysterious circumstances are brought back into the light. Attempting to flee her past, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy lying in the middle of the road... Peter, a boy she thought lived only in her stories, asks for Wendy’s help to rescue the missing kids. But, in order to find them, Wendy must confront what’s waiting for her in the woods. Praise for Aiden Thomas and Cemetery Boys: “This stunning debut novel from Thomas is detailed, heart-rending, and immensely romantic.” —Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift “Aiden Thomas masterfully weaves a tale of family, friendships, and love in a heartwarming adventure full of affirmation and being your best self." — C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick
Lost Boy
Author: Christina Henry
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399584021
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
From the national bestselling author of Alice comes a familiar story with a dark hook—a tale about Peter Pan and the friend who became his nemesis, a nemesis who may not be the blackhearted villain Peter says he is… There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. This is how it happened. How I went from being Peter Pan’s first—and favorite—lost boy to his greatest enemy. Peter brought me to his island because there were no rules and no grownups to make us mind. He brought boys from the Other Place to join in the fun, but Peter's idea of fun is sharper than a pirate’s sword. Because it’s never been all fun and games on the island. Our neighbors are pirates and monsters. Our toys are knife and stick and rock—the kinds of playthings that bite. Peter promised we would all be young and happy forever. Peter lies.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399584021
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
From the national bestselling author of Alice comes a familiar story with a dark hook—a tale about Peter Pan and the friend who became his nemesis, a nemesis who may not be the blackhearted villain Peter says he is… There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. This is how it happened. How I went from being Peter Pan’s first—and favorite—lost boy to his greatest enemy. Peter brought me to his island because there were no rules and no grownups to make us mind. He brought boys from the Other Place to join in the fun, but Peter's idea of fun is sharper than a pirate’s sword. Because it’s never been all fun and games on the island. Our neighbors are pirates and monsters. Our toys are knife and stick and rock—the kinds of playthings that bite. Peter promised we would all be young and happy forever. Peter lies.
J M Barrie and the Lost Boys
Author: Andrew Birkin
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300211325
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 787
Book Description
This literary biography is “a story of obsession and the search for pure childhood . . . Moving, charming, a revelation” (Los Angeles Times). J. M. Barrie, Victorian novelist, playwright, and author of Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up, led a life almost as interesting as his famous creation. Childless in his marriage, Barrie grew close to the five young boys of the Davies family, ultimately becoming their guardian and surrogate father when they were orphaned. Andrew Birkin draws extensively on a vast range of material by and about Barrie, including notebooks, memoirs, and hours of recorded interviews with the family and their circle, to describe Barrie’s life, the tragedies that shaped him, and the wonderful world of imagination he created for the boys. Updated with a new preface and including photos and illustrations, this “absolutely gripping” read reveals the dramatic story behind one of the classics of children’s literature (Evening Standard). “A psychological thriller . . . One of the year’s most complex and absorbing biographies.” —Time “[A] fascinating story.” —The Washington Post
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300211325
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 787
Book Description
This literary biography is “a story of obsession and the search for pure childhood . . . Moving, charming, a revelation” (Los Angeles Times). J. M. Barrie, Victorian novelist, playwright, and author of Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up, led a life almost as interesting as his famous creation. Childless in his marriage, Barrie grew close to the five young boys of the Davies family, ultimately becoming their guardian and surrogate father when they were orphaned. Andrew Birkin draws extensively on a vast range of material by and about Barrie, including notebooks, memoirs, and hours of recorded interviews with the family and their circle, to describe Barrie’s life, the tragedies that shaped him, and the wonderful world of imagination he created for the boys. Updated with a new preface and including photos and illustrations, this “absolutely gripping” read reveals the dramatic story behind one of the classics of children’s literature (Evening Standard). “A psychological thriller . . . One of the year’s most complex and absorbing biographies.” —Time “[A] fascinating story.” —The Washington Post
Who Dropped Peter Pan?
Author: Jane Dentinger
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480436925
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
DIVIn the final book of the Jocelyn O’Roarke series, a middle-aged actor falls to his death during a preview night under mysterious circumstances, and it’s up to Jocelyn to find the culprit/divDIV/divDIV In theater, the actors who play Peter Pan are young, sprightly, and almost always female. So you can imagine the surprise of actress and sometimes-detective Jocelyn “Josh” O’Roarke when middle-aged director Rich Rafelson decides to step into the harness of the boy who never wanted to grow up for a regional production of Peter Pan. Even more surprising is Rich’s sudden death, caused by a fall from the stage during an ill-advised curtain call./divDIV /divDIVJosh’s friends who had been in charge of the harness and stage carpentry are now prime suspects, and she has to clear their names. Complicating things are rival former lovers battling not only for Josh’s affections, but for the resolution to the case. But as Josh gets closer to the truth, a fairy tale ending seems ever farther away . . ./divDIV /divWho Dropped Peter Pan? is the sixth and final book in the Jocelyn O’Roarke mystery series, which begins with Murder on Cue and First Hit of the Season.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480436925
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
DIVIn the final book of the Jocelyn O’Roarke series, a middle-aged actor falls to his death during a preview night under mysterious circumstances, and it’s up to Jocelyn to find the culprit/divDIV/divDIV In theater, the actors who play Peter Pan are young, sprightly, and almost always female. So you can imagine the surprise of actress and sometimes-detective Jocelyn “Josh” O’Roarke when middle-aged director Rich Rafelson decides to step into the harness of the boy who never wanted to grow up for a regional production of Peter Pan. Even more surprising is Rich’s sudden death, caused by a fall from the stage during an ill-advised curtain call./divDIV /divDIVJosh’s friends who had been in charge of the harness and stage carpentry are now prime suspects, and she has to clear their names. Complicating things are rival former lovers battling not only for Josh’s affections, but for the resolution to the case. But as Josh gets closer to the truth, a fairy tale ending seems ever farther away . . ./divDIV /divWho Dropped Peter Pan? is the sixth and final book in the Jocelyn O’Roarke mystery series, which begins with Murder on Cue and First Hit of the Season.
Peter Pan Adventures – Complete 7 Book Collection (Illustrated)
Author: Oliver Herford
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
The 'Peter Pan Adventures – Complete 7 Book Collection (Illustrated)' encapsulates the imaginative world created around the iconic character of Peter Pan. Encompassing a range of literary styles from the whimsical to the adventurous, this anthology delves into the broader themes of eternal childhood, the essence of storytelling, and the juxtaposition of reality and fantasy. The works included demonstrate the evolution of Peter Pan's character and the Neverland universe through various narratives and visual interpretations, showcasing the diverse yet interconnected explorations of these themes across different texts. Notably, the collection offers an insightful compendium of perspectives, reflecting the richness of the literary context from which Peter Pan emerges. The contributing authors, Oliver Herford, Daniel O'Connor, and J. M. Barrie, bring to this collection a remarkable depth of literary and illustrative talent. Their backgrounds, spanning from playwrighting to children's literature, converge to enrich the thematic concerns of the anthology, tying it to significant cultural and literary movements of their time, including Romanticism and the Golden Age of Illustration. This diversity of backgrounds and literary affiliations underscores the collection's ability to capture the multifaceted essence of the Peter Pan narrative and its enduring appeal across generations. This anthology is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the comprehensive world of Peter Pan. It offers a unique educational journey, inviting readers to explore the nuances of each contribution and the overarching themes that unite them. Beyond its literary and historical value, the 'Peter Pan Adventures – Complete 7 Book Collection (Illustrated)' serves as a platform for dialogue amongst the contributing authors' works, fostering a deeper understanding of the cultural and imaginative landscape from which Peter Pan springs. This collection is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of classic children's literature and those interested in the intersections of narrative form, cultural history, and literary innovation.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
The 'Peter Pan Adventures – Complete 7 Book Collection (Illustrated)' encapsulates the imaginative world created around the iconic character of Peter Pan. Encompassing a range of literary styles from the whimsical to the adventurous, this anthology delves into the broader themes of eternal childhood, the essence of storytelling, and the juxtaposition of reality and fantasy. The works included demonstrate the evolution of Peter Pan's character and the Neverland universe through various narratives and visual interpretations, showcasing the diverse yet interconnected explorations of these themes across different texts. Notably, the collection offers an insightful compendium of perspectives, reflecting the richness of the literary context from which Peter Pan emerges. The contributing authors, Oliver Herford, Daniel O'Connor, and J. M. Barrie, bring to this collection a remarkable depth of literary and illustrative talent. Their backgrounds, spanning from playwrighting to children's literature, converge to enrich the thematic concerns of the anthology, tying it to significant cultural and literary movements of their time, including Romanticism and the Golden Age of Illustration. This diversity of backgrounds and literary affiliations underscores the collection's ability to capture the multifaceted essence of the Peter Pan narrative and its enduring appeal across generations. This anthology is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the comprehensive world of Peter Pan. It offers a unique educational journey, inviting readers to explore the nuances of each contribution and the overarching themes that unite them. Beyond its literary and historical value, the 'Peter Pan Adventures – Complete 7 Book Collection (Illustrated)' serves as a platform for dialogue amongst the contributing authors' works, fostering a deeper understanding of the cultural and imaginative landscape from which Peter Pan springs. This collection is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of classic children's literature and those interested in the intersections of narrative form, cultural history, and literary innovation.
Peter Pan
Author: Shogo Hirata
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781561440900
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
One of the most popular, magical novels in literature joins the Scholastic Classics library. Barrie's enchanting tale of Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up, his home in Neverland, and his adventures with the Darling children and the Lost Boys as they go up against the evil Captain Hook, remains a endearing, and enduring, story for all ages. Illustrations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781561440900
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
One of the most popular, magical novels in literature joins the Scholastic Classics library. Barrie's enchanting tale of Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up, his home in Neverland, and his adventures with the Darling children and the Lost Boys as they go up against the evil Captain Hook, remains a endearing, and enduring, story for all ages. Illustrations.
Peter Pan in Scarlet
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416958169
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
The first-ever authorized sequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan! In August 2004 the Special Trustees of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, who hold the copyright in Peter Pan, launched a worldwide search for a writer to create a sequel to J. M. Barrie's timeless masterpiece. Renowned and multi award-winning English author Geraldine McCaughrean won the honor to write this official sequel, Peter Pan in Scarlet. Illustrated by Scott M. Fischer and set in the 1930s, Peter Pan in Scarlet takes readers flying back to Neverland in an adventure filled with tension, danger, and swashbuckling derring-do!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416958169
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
The first-ever authorized sequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan! In August 2004 the Special Trustees of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, who hold the copyright in Peter Pan, launched a worldwide search for a writer to create a sequel to J. M. Barrie's timeless masterpiece. Renowned and multi award-winning English author Geraldine McCaughrean won the honor to write this official sequel, Peter Pan in Scarlet. Illustrated by Scott M. Fischer and set in the 1930s, Peter Pan in Scarlet takes readers flying back to Neverland in an adventure filled with tension, danger, and swashbuckling derring-do!
Peter Pan & Wendy
Author: James Matthew Barrie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Peter Pan Must Die (Dave Gurney, No. 4)
Author: John Verdon
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 038534841X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
In John Verdon’s most sensationally twisty novel yet, ingenious puzzle solver Dave Gurney brings his analytical brilliance to a shocking murder that couldn’t have been committed the way the police say it was. The daunting task that confronts Gurney, once the NYPD’s top homicide cop: determining the guilt or innocence of a woman already convicted of shooting her charismatic politician husband -- who was felled by a rifle bullet to the brain while delivering the eulogy at his own mother’s funeral. Peeling back the layers, Gurney quickly finds himself waging a dangerous battle of wits with a thoroughly corrupt investigator, a disturbingly cordial mob boss, a gorgeous young temptress, and a bizarre assassin whose child-like appearance has earned him the nickname Peter Pan. Startling twists and turns occur in rapid-fire sequence, and soon Gurney is locked inside one of the darkest cases of his career – one in which multiple murders are merely the deceptive surface under which rests a scaffolding of pure evil. Beneath the tangle of poisonous lies, Gurney discovers that the truth is more shocking than anyone had imagined. And the identity of the villain at the mystery’s center turns out to be the biggest shock of all.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 038534841X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
In John Verdon’s most sensationally twisty novel yet, ingenious puzzle solver Dave Gurney brings his analytical brilliance to a shocking murder that couldn’t have been committed the way the police say it was. The daunting task that confronts Gurney, once the NYPD’s top homicide cop: determining the guilt or innocence of a woman already convicted of shooting her charismatic politician husband -- who was felled by a rifle bullet to the brain while delivering the eulogy at his own mother’s funeral. Peeling back the layers, Gurney quickly finds himself waging a dangerous battle of wits with a thoroughly corrupt investigator, a disturbingly cordial mob boss, a gorgeous young temptress, and a bizarre assassin whose child-like appearance has earned him the nickname Peter Pan. Startling twists and turns occur in rapid-fire sequence, and soon Gurney is locked inside one of the darkest cases of his career – one in which multiple murders are merely the deceptive surface under which rests a scaffolding of pure evil. Beneath the tangle of poisonous lies, Gurney discovers that the truth is more shocking than anyone had imagined. And the identity of the villain at the mystery’s center turns out to be the biggest shock of all.