A review by tiffym
Peter and the Shadow Thieves by Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson

4.0

Just as action-packed as the first installment of the Starcatcher series, I was completely charmed with this Peter Pan retelling. But this isn't a series that you could start without finishing the first book. The characters begin to show more personality and signs that time is passing by, and it's not exactly a good thing for all parties concerned. Tinkerbell, however, is now a major character and there's a small cameo appearance that will make diehard Peter Pan fans overly excited. The setting is now the streets of London and there was included context about the distinct social classes during that time, which I appreciated. The plot itself is captivating with plenty of humorous moments throughout the story. I was always anxious for the next chapter, even if certain aspects weren't completely unexpected. And while the ending was brilliant and hilarious, I still felt disappointed with the small role of the Lost Boys. Overall, this was a great read with a simple, but exciting adventure.