Peter

A Tale from Neverland

by Jonathan M. Wenzel

Edward Teach has sown chaos from the dark waters of England to the New World's shores. And the near-impossible to reach island is no exception. With its inhabitants wrapped in turmoil, Edward Teach stands on the cusp of claiming the mysterious island's most treasured secret. His victory is all but complete as his final obstacle, a young boy, is all that stands in his way.

348 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2015

Reviews

[Terry Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wenzel has taken great to the next level. His sentence structure, imagination and writing come from a place called genius. Each page turn will transport you to a new place, introduce you to a new character and then drop you into the middle of a life or death battle that must be won. Boundless fun for all ages and a must read for Pre-teen and Jr. High boys. Parents and grandparents don’t miss this opportunity to get a real adventure back in his hands. This just turned birthday and holiday gift buying easy! The back cover says this is Jon’s first book, I can’t wait for more.

[Heather Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the opening hook of the prologue to the battling pirates on the open seas to the touching tragedy of losing a loved one, Peter:A Tale From Neverland, does not fail to impress. Many first authors would not tackle a classic like Peter Pan, but Wenzel creates a magnificent back story for the boy who didn't want to grow up. Likewise, he introduces us to the characters of Neverland. We can explore the island together and see how they morphed into the Barrie masterpiece. Wenzel makes the story his own, but does not stray from authenticity of the original. It is an excellent tribute to the classic. Even if you are not a Peter Pan fan, this novel does not fail to impress with action, humor and heart.

[Krista Kimball · Rating 5 out of 5]

So it should not have taken me this long to finish. The book is excellent I just had no time. If you like Peter Pan, which I do, and you like origin stories you will love this. I am a huge fan of Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson but this story was a better explanation. Everything in this story made sense and flowed well. It explained and made it real. As real as fairies and mer people could be. Seriously check this book out! It will break your heart and restore its pieces in a different way.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic story! Such great imagery I could "see" the characters and the story unfold with each chapter. I truly enjoyed reading this and absolutely look forward to a second book! Well done!

[Jess Deanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brave and exciting adventure! Wenzel's Peter is everything I hoped it would be, magical, brave, and heroic. I hope there is more to come.

[Rachel Reitsma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great storyline!

Kept me intrigued right from the start! Awesome ending. Can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series!

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peter Pan origin story...yes please! Finish in one day...okay! Such a good book!