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Description
In Peter and the Sword of Mercy, set in 1901, twenty-three years after Peter and the Lost Boys returned from Rundoon, the Lost Boys continue their eternal youth on the island while maintaining friendships with the Mollusk tribe and their rivalry with Captain Hook. In London, Molly Darling is married to George Darling and lives with their three children Wendy, Michael, and John when James, one of Peter's original Lost Boys now working for Scotland Yard, appears at their door. James recruits George and Molly to help him locate a hidden cache of starstuff stored in a vault that can only be opened with a secret key kept among the crown jewels.
Quick Summary
This fourth entry in the Peter Pan sequel series takes readers back to Neverland with a high stakes treasure hunt involving hidden starstuff, secret vaults, and the legendary crown jewels. Kids will devour the witty banter between James (a Lost Boy all grown up) and the Darling parents, plus the pulse pounding races through London and the magical surprises that only Neverland can deliver. If your kid loves the mystery and magic of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, they'll be hooked on this blend of classic adventure and hidden secrets. Ideal for readers ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 8 who enjoy action packed fantasies with humor and heart.