Peter and the Starcatchers

The Starcatchers, Book 1

By: Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson

Narrated by: Jim Dale

Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

Best-selling authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have turned back the clock and revealed a wonderful story that precedes J. M. Barrie's beloved Peter Pan.

In an evocative and fast-paced adventure on the high seas and on a faraway island, an orphan boy named Peter and his mysterious new friend, Molly, overcome bands of pirates and thieves in their quest to keep a fantastical secret safe and save the world from evil.

This riveting adventure takes listeners on a journey from a harsh orphanage in old England to a treacherous sea in a decrepit old tub. Aboard the Never Land is a trunk that holds a magical substance with the power to change the fate of the world - just a sprinkle and wounds heal; just a dusting and people can fly. Towering seas and a violent storm are the backdrop for battles at sea. Bone-crushing waves eventually land our characters on Mollusk Island - where the action really heats up.

Peter and the Starcatchers is brimming with richly developed characters, from the scary but somehow familiar Black Stache and the ferocious Mister Grin to the sweet but sophisticated Molly and the fearless Peter.

Listen to the rest of the Starcatchers series.

©2004 Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (P)2004 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"The real lure is the richly drawn characters, especially the villains, who exhibit just the right amount of swagger and smirk." (Booklist)

"Jim Dale gives a one-man performance that is truly astonishing. He creates distinct voices for all the characters - pirates, women, British soldiers, and native tribesmen. Adults and children alike will enjoy this rollicking tale." (AudioFile)

engaging.

Good listening. story was exciting with acts honesty .bravery and great imagination. narrator was excellent.

Best unofficial prequel!

I loved the story. It is the best unofficial prequel to any beloved character I can think of.

How Peter became

Loved the narration. I started talking pirate by the end of the book. Very fun story for all ages.

I love this series

I grew up reading this series, and I’ve always loved the fun twists on the story it brings. I’m older now and I thought maybe it wouldn’t be as fun or as magical as when I first read it as a child, but I was wrong. Much like the story perhaps some of us are never meant to grow up. It is well worth your time.

Story that kept me on my toes

Amazing and flawless performance. Fast paced story with cliffhangers in each chapter on a different take of Peter Pan's origin story.

Good listen

Absolutely love listening to Jim Dale. He does a wonderful job narrating. The book was written as a prelude to Peter Pan and fits right in.

My boys loved this story!

We all loved this exviting story! Suspense, humor and adventure! Great voices! My sons are 13 and 9. Cant wait to listen to 2nd one!

Why are Kids books so good???

Jim Dale is by far my favorite narrator. He brings each character to life with the magical tones of his voice, lending to great story telling! But, by far with this book, he had a great story to work with! I'm a huge Peter Pan fan, but was unsure about these stories since they are a reworking of the story and they are geared towards YA, but I loved it regardless. Something I'm keeping to share with my kids some day.

Excellent

Exxon story and excellent narration. The only issue is that the Audible tracks don't correspond with book chapters. I suspect are numbered according to the original CDs

An absolute delight!

Such a delightful story, I was captured right away. It was engaging to see how all the details of Peter Pan were woven seamlessly into the storyline.

To add to the wonder of the story was an artful and engaging narration. I loved how the voices varied for each character, how identifiable they each were.

Barry, Pearson and Dale - please delight us with another adventure!