Book Series · 5 Books

Peter and the Starcatchers Books

In order from Peter and the Starcatchers to The Bridge to Never Land.

The Peter and the Starcatchers series is a set of 5 chapter books by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, published between 2004 and 2011. Written for ages 9–14, most books run about 500 pages. Subjects across the series include pirates, orphans, and Neverland.

Peter and the Starcatchers
Peter and the Shadow Thieves
Peter and the Secret of Rundoon
Peter and the Sword of Mercy
The Bridge to Never Land
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Peter and the Starcatchers
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004

Peter and the Starcatchers

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

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

452 pages· 83,144 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
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Summary: 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.
In reading order

Peter and the Starcatchers Series

5 books · Published 2004–2011

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Peter and the Starcatchers

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004

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

#2

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2006

Peter battles a shadowy foe to save a friend in London.

#3

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2007

Peter and Molly face a sinister king and shadowy foe in a race to save the world.

Peter and the Sword of Mercy

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2009

A girl must protect a magical secret from shadowy forces threatening the world.

The Bridge to Never Land

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2011

A mysterious document leads siblings into a dangerous quest against a shape-shifting pursuer.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Peter and the Starcatchers series?

There are 5 books in the Peter and the Starcatchers series. It began with Peter and the Starcatchers in 2004, and the newest book, The Bridge to Never Land, was published in 2011.

What order should you read the Peter and the Starcatchers books in?

Start with Peter and the Starcatchers and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Peter and the Starcatchers books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Peter and the Starcatchers book is the longest?

Peter and the Shadow Thieves (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 102,263 words (592 pages).

Which Peter and the Starcatchers book is the shortest?

Peter and the Starcatchers (Book #1) is the shortest at 83,144 words (452 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Peter and the Starcatchers to life.

01

Dave Barry

Author
02

Ridley Pearson

Author
03

Greg Call

Illustrator

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