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This is a discussion thread for the trilogy of books by authors Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry.

Myself, I like these books. Although I'm a die-hard fan of the original novel, (meaning to say, I dislike versions of Peter Pan that stray too far from Barrie's realm,) I can't help but like them. I will admit I was disappointed about several things... Tinker Bell's origin, Peter's reasons for being able to fly and not growing up, Captain Hook's origin (this part made me especially angry,)...
However, if I go with an 'alternative universe' theory, I can feel better about the books. After all, who does Peter meet in the second book, near Kensington Gardens? Is this book trilogy introducing the theory that the idea of Peter Pan came to Sir J. M. Barrie after meeting a mysterious boy named Peter outside of his house?
Well, I have a lot more to talk about regarding these books, but I'll hold off until more people start posting and discussing. I will be a frequenter in this thread. wink

Discuss:

• Which book do you like the best, and why?
• What was your favorite scene?
• Do you think Pearson and Barry could have done better?
• Likes/Dislikes about the series?

I have only read the first book and honestly was severely disappointed. I did not find any of the same wit nor charm of Barrie's Characters in any of these characters. They were odd caricatures of overall stereotypes of the characters rather than holding the charm that made me love them in the original play write. Even to look at them from another "universe" standpoint, I don't think these characters would've endured in my life the way the originals did. The innate ability of childhood wonder and imagination seemed dulled in this new series to me.

I think for me, Barry and Pearson did not have the same insight into child like thoughts. I feel Barrie and even the author of the sanctioned sequel Geraldine McCaughrean wrote as though they understood the thoughts of children or even as child versions of themselves. Whereas Barry and Pearson wrote to and for children. For instance, children have this ability in which that can sum up grand concepts into charming and simple statements. Barry and Pearson don't seem to have this at all in their works. Just passive and colorful stories for children at bedtime.

Though I didn't like this book, I am actually saving up to get the other two. Every author deserves at least a second chance. And if I am to think of it as a second universe I would like to see where this goes, and the character development (if any). Besides it's still a piece of a Peter Pan collection LOL.