Audiobook – Peter and the Starcatchers by Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry
>> Friday, May 9, 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Publication Date: 2006
Read by: Jim Dale
From the Publisher: In an evocative and fast-paced adventure on the high seas and on a faraway island an orphan boy named Peter and his mysterious new friend, Molly, overcome bands of pirates and thieves in their quest to keep a fantastical secret safe and save the world from evil. Bestselling authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have turned back the clock and revealed a wonderful story that precedes J. M. Barrie's beloved Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatchers is brimming with richly developed characters from the scary but somehow familiar Black Stache and the ferocious Mister Grin to the sweet but sophisticated Molly and the fearless Peter. Riveting adventure takes listeners on a journey from a harsh orphanage in old England to a treacherous sea in a decrepit old tub. Aboard the Never Land is a trunk that holds a magical substance with the power to change the fate of the world.
This was just a fun adventure tale and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Jim Dale’s reading of it. I already have the second book in the series on my ipod and will be starting that next time I’m in the car alone (when I do all my audiobook listening).
No stars – I couldn’t even finish it
1 star – I didn’t like it but I managed to finish it.
2 stars – It was OK. Not good, but seriously just OK.
3 stars - I liked it. I didn’t think it was great, but I thought it was good entertainment.
4 stars – I really liked it. I really think you might like it too.
5 stars – It was amazing. I’d recommend this to just about anyone.
5 comments:
Isn't Jim Dale talented!
I'm not usually one for stories that hang on to other, very established stories, but I remember reading this one probably not long after it first appeared and found it a fun diversion. An audiobook version might be an enjoyable re-visit.
Maggie: yes he is - I love listening to him.
Tablerappers: thanks for stopping by! The audio version is fun. I listened to Jim Dale read the original Peter Pan a couple of months ago and I think even he had fun with this one.
I just read Peter Pan and really liked it. This one looks like it's just as much fun.
Framed - it IS fun!
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