Discover Peter's origin
Begin with Peter and the Starcatchers and follow the four numbered adventures.
Book Series · 4 Books
Peter and the Starcatchers Books
In order from Peter and the Starcatchers to Peter and the Sword of Mercy.
Four illustrated middle-grade adventures that reimagine Peter Pan's origin through Peter, Molly, magical starstuff, pirates, and the Starcatchers.
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Reading order
How to Read the Starcatchers Books
Read the four numbered Starcatchers novels in order, from Peter and the Starcatchers through Peter and the Sword of Mercy. The first three form the original storyline, while book four returns to the same conflict years later.
The Bridge to Never Land is an unnumbered continuation with modern-day protagonists who discover that the Starcatchers stories are real. Read it after the four numbered books so its references and returning characters make sense.
Sources: Ridley Pearson's official Starcatchers book one page, Ridley Pearson's official Starcatchers book four page, Ridley Pearson's official Bridge to Never Land page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The books combine humor and adventure with pirates, battles, weapons, captivity, shipwrecks, child peril, deaths, and increasingly frightening shadow creatures. Some invented island peoples and villains are described through broad cultural stereotypes that families may want to discuss. The violence is generally non-graphic, but the books are long and later entries have darker suspense.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004
Peter and the Starcatchers
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
4 books · Published 2004–2009
#1
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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
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Peter and the Shadow Thieves
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2006
Peter battles a shadowy foe to save a friend in London.
#3
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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.
#4
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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.
Continuation companion
A Modern Return to Never Land
1 book · Published 2011
The Bridge to Never Land follows new children who discover that the earlier Starcatchers adventures were real.
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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.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Peter and the Starcatchers series?
There are 4 books in the Peter and the Starcatchers series. It began with Peter and the Starcatchers in 2004, and the newest book, Peter and the Sword of Mercy, was published in 2009.
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 #4.
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).
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