Peter and the Starcatchers
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004 · Est. 9.5 hour read

Peter and the Starcatchers

By Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson, Greg Call (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Peter and the Starcatchers series

Orphan Peter's voyage turns perilous with a mysterious trunk and dangerous foes.

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452 pages· 83,144 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
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Orphan Peter embarks on a perilous journey aboard the ship Never Land, where he meets Molly, a young Starcatcher. Together, they must protect a magical trunk from a ruthless pirate and the island's inhabitants. As they face treacherous seas and fierce battles, secrets unfold, revealing the true nature of their mission. Will Peter and Molly succeed in safeguarding the stardust, or will the forces of greed and danger prevail? Dive into a world of adventure and mystery, where every twist brings them closer to the heart of the legendary tale of Peter Pan.

From the publisher

Soon after Peter, an orphan, sets sail from England on the ship Never Land, he befriends and assists Molly, a young Starcatcher, whose mission is to guard a trunk of magical stardust from a greedy pirate and the native inhabitants of a remote island.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
452
Words
83,144
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
Books about piratesBooks about NeverlandBooks about orphansBooks about magicBooks about islands
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~Q
AR points
13
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
83056
Publication
Published
April 25, 2006
First published
September 1, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780786849079

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