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Disney Chills #3
Second Star to the Fright-Disney Chills, Book Three
Second Star to the Fright, Book 3 of the all-new Disney Chills chapter book series, tells the tale of a kid who finds he's hooked far more than he can handle when Captain Hook creeps out of Neverland and into our world.
With shuddersome spooks and blood-curdling frights, readers should grab their night-lights and prepare to be chilled!
With shuddersome spooks and blood-curdling frights, readers should grab their night-lights and prepare to be chilled!
122 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 5, 2021
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January 25, 2022
This one was an ultra fast read. Took a peek and read the whole thing, although, that's not much to boast about since it is a book for the younger side of young adult.
At first, I was not sure if it would be worth reading without Peter and his fairy friend.
Yet Hook as a ghostly boogeyman was intriguing.
Turned out to be really good. Glad I gave this little book a chance.
At first, I was not sure if it would be worth reading without Peter and his fairy friend.
Yet Hook as a ghostly boogeyman was intriguing.
Turned out to be really good. Glad I gave this little book a chance.
January 7, 2021
Vera Strange has returned to make waves with the third book in her Disney Chills series. Second Star to the Fright is bound to hook readers as they set sail on a swashbuckling fun time.
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There’s a part of me that wishes I could go back to my own childhood just to read the Disney Chills books through the lens of adolescence because everything about this series matches what my literary taste was as a child. But Second Star to the Fright makes it quite clear that wishing to be a child forever is a dangerous wish to make.
I may not be a middle-schooler, but Strange had me hanging on every page waiting to see what Barrie’s fate would be. As a bonafide pirate aficionado and an ardent lover of Captain Hook (shh, don’t ask questions) this book ticked every box for what I want to see in Peter Pan-inspired “retellings”. The central character is named Barrie Darling (after the author J.M. Barrie and of course Wendy Darling), he has a crush on a girl at school named Wendy, his best friends are Michael and John, and his favorite band is The Lost Boys. So many clever homages to the original story!
I grew up reading R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps and Dan Greenburg’s The Zack Files and I’m excited that horror-loving middle-schoolers have something refreshingly new to dive headfirst into. Strange has a gift for creating vivid worlds with her words, doling out a healthy dose of spine-tingling terror and relatable protagonists, that any middle-schooler can find themselves in.
Strange also gets major points for, what I believe to be, a reference to The Mandalorian. I can’t think of any other sci-fi series, in their second season, that features an “adorable baby alien.” I see you Strange, I see you.
If you have a middle-schooler in your life that loves staying up late and reading scary stories by flashlight, then Second Star to the Fright is the perfect choice for them. It’s also the perfect choice for the Peter Pan loving adult in your life (you perhaps?).
The Disney Chills series makes me excited to see not only what Vera Strange writes next, but what Disney Books comes up with in the future. The series features some of the best storytelling that I’ve seen recently and it utilizes classic Disney characters in fresh new ways.
READ THE FULL REVIEW: https://yourmoneygeek.com/disney-chil...
There’s a part of me that wishes I could go back to my own childhood just to read the Disney Chills books through the lens of adolescence because everything about this series matches what my literary taste was as a child. But Second Star to the Fright makes it quite clear that wishing to be a child forever is a dangerous wish to make.
I may not be a middle-schooler, but Strange had me hanging on every page waiting to see what Barrie’s fate would be. As a bonafide pirate aficionado and an ardent lover of Captain Hook (shh, don’t ask questions) this book ticked every box for what I want to see in Peter Pan-inspired “retellings”. The central character is named Barrie Darling (after the author J.M. Barrie and of course Wendy Darling), he has a crush on a girl at school named Wendy, his best friends are Michael and John, and his favorite band is The Lost Boys. So many clever homages to the original story!
I grew up reading R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps and Dan Greenburg’s The Zack Files and I’m excited that horror-loving middle-schoolers have something refreshingly new to dive headfirst into. Strange has a gift for creating vivid worlds with her words, doling out a healthy dose of spine-tingling terror and relatable protagonists, that any middle-schooler can find themselves in.
Strange also gets major points for, what I believe to be, a reference to The Mandalorian. I can’t think of any other sci-fi series, in their second season, that features an “adorable baby alien.” I see you Strange, I see you.
If you have a middle-schooler in your life that loves staying up late and reading scary stories by flashlight, then Second Star to the Fright is the perfect choice for them. It’s also the perfect choice for the Peter Pan loving adult in your life (you perhaps?).
The Disney Chills series makes me excited to see not only what Vera Strange writes next, but what Disney Books comes up with in the future. The series features some of the best storytelling that I’ve seen recently and it utilizes classic Disney characters in fresh new ways.
February 15, 2024
Ok, I know this book is aimed at a younger audience but still I could not get over how annoying the main character was. I know he is supposed to be an immature kid but I don't buy a kid about to go into middle school or junior high goes around smearing his boogers on things. The supernatural aspect was few and far between or nowhere to be found. Very little actual association with the Disney story. The ending wasn't terrible, I will give it that.
January 7, 2021
This series is "spooky" for my 9 & 11-year-old! I love that it captures their interest and intrigue so fully. While initially, they were cautious of reading the series, they quickly fell for it (not really THAT spooky! ;) ), and it's been a fun win for all of us. Thanks for sending an ARC our way for review, Disney Books!
November 13, 2023
Dang. This series is terrifying
October 30, 2024
A quick easy read. Very interesting story
March 8, 2022
This one is my favorite so far into the series, and I wish this existed when I was in the middle-grade target audience range! I would have loved this books even more than I do now, especially since their topics would have been so relatable to me. This one dealt with the fear everyone has about growing up, but we eventually learn that growing up isn't all horrible and terrifying after all. As an adult, I can see the plot holes and pacing issues, however, I still actually really like this series. It's fun, dark, and with a little bit of Disney magic to them. I would for sure recommend this series to those who adore Goosebumps and Disney!
March 19, 2021
Ehhh...probably my least favorite of three. Barrie never wants to grow up and when he finds Captain Hook's hook on a pirate ship it grants his wish for...reasons? There were so many jumps of logic that breaks it's own loose rules. I don't understand how or why there was magic or how it worked, the ending was a leap of unexplained plot points again for...reasons.
I still think this is a fun series for younger readers but as an adult, I'm really frustrated with the weird pacing and in this one, the gaping plot holes.
I still think this is a fun series for younger readers but as an adult, I'm really frustrated with the weird pacing and in this one, the gaping plot holes.
September 24, 2021
3 stars.
Ok, I think I'm starting to settle into what this series is.
And I think I kinda like it, once I tamped down my expectations a bit.
I wish these books would have been around when I was the target age for them, though even then I was generally into more "adult" fare such as HPL, CAS, and REH.
But even now, Disney Villians still generally carry some emotional heft to them, enough to keep me marginally invested in this series.
Ok, I think I'm starting to settle into what this series is.
And I think I kinda like it, once I tamped down my expectations a bit.
I wish these books would have been around when I was the target age for them, though even then I was generally into more "adult" fare such as HPL, CAS, and REH.
But even now, Disney Villians still generally carry some emotional heft to them, enough to keep me marginally invested in this series.
January 8, 2022
This was another fun read. I loved all of the little Easter eggs: Barrie, Wendy, John, Michael, the Lost Boys.
August 10, 2022
So much mystery til the very end, amazing
Also, the scratches! 🥶😰
Also, the scratches! 🥶😰
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October 30, 2023
Läst för jobbet. Så besviken. Upprepande och seg i storyn. Kapten krok va knappt med heller för den delen. Slutet va ändå helt okej!
February 11, 2024
I was intrigued by this one!
December 25, 2024
This book was okay, but pretty slow. I don’t think I will keep this book.
April 3, 2023
Oh comme j’avais hâte de découvrir ce tome! J’adore le personnage du Capitaine Crochet et j’étais très très impatiente de découvrir cette histoire. Et encore une fois, je n’ai pas été déçue le moins du monde! Cette saga jeunesse mettant en scène les méchants de Disney, je ne peux que la conseiller à tout le monde. Ce sont des petits romans qui se dévorent en un rien de temps, on les enchaîne à toute vitesse et les pages défilent à toute vitesse. Vraiment, penchez vous dessus, vous verrez ce sont des histoires incroyables que l’on a avec cette saga!
La plume de Vera Strange est une merveilleuse plume qui nous fascine dès les premières pages. Et je peux vous assurer qu’une fois le nez dedans, vous n’allez pas vouloir le lâcher avant d’avoir tourné la dernière page! On en veux encore et encore même! Alors certes, c’est une saga qui s’adresse à un public assez jeune, la plume est donc assez simple mais ce que j’aime aussi c’est qu’elle est enfantine sans trop l’être vous voyez? Elle convient parfaitement au plus grand et ça c’est génial. J’ai un gros péché mignon pour les romans jeunesse, c’est un genre que j’aime vraiment beaucoup lire.
Dans ce troisième tome, on va suivre le personnage de qui Barrie a 11 ans, presque 12. Son anniversaire arrive à grands pas et, contrairement aux collégiens de son âge, il est triste. Si seulement il pouvait rester un enfant toute sa vie… Jouer aux jeux vidéo, faire du skate, se plonger dans des livres d’énigmes, loin des attentes des adultes qui augmentent chaque année. Quand son père lui propose de visiter la marina de sa ville, il y va plus par obligation que par réel intérêt. Mais, là-bas, il découvre une histoire très mystérieuse. Celle du Capitaine Crochet. Personne, encore aujourd’hui, ne sait comment il a perdu sa main. Voilà une énigme faite pour Barrie ! Mais quel sera le prix à payer pour découvrir le secret du fameux Crochet ?
Si il y a bien un tome que j’avais hâte de découvrir dans cette saga, c’est bien celui ci! Peter Pan est mon Disney préféré et Capitaine Crochet un des personnages que je préfère même. Alors pouvoir découvrir l’histoire de Crochet et de Barrie, j’en mourais d’impatience. J’ai adoré l’intrigue de ce tome. Je l’ai lu d’une traite pendant la nuit d’ailleurs et je dois dire que c’est le tome qui m’a fait le plus peur en quelque sorte. Bon après moi je suis une véritable chochotte, j’ai peur pour un rien. Mais tout de même, autant les autres tomes sont terrifiants dans le sens où ce qui arrive à nos personnages est terrible. Mais ici, c’est plus l’ambiance qui me faisait un tantinet peur! Mais j’ai adoré ça, pour une fois haha. J’ai trouvé l’intrigue tellement passionnante. Mais aussi palpitante. J’ai pris beaucoup de plaisir à la découvrir. Tout comme les autres tomes, on a pas mal de références à Peter Pan. Par exemple le nom de famille de Barrie est Darling, il est fan d’un groupe de musique qui s’appelle Les Garçons perdus . Ces petits clins d’oeil apportent une petite touche en plus qui est très appréciable! J’aime aussi énormément les fins dans cette saga, ce sont des fins qui nous montrent que ce ne sont pas toujours les gentils qui gagnent à tous les coups! Ça m’avait beaucoup surprise au début mais finalement je trouve ça vraiment génial comme principe.
Concernant les personnages, j’ai beaucoup aimé Barrie. Ce petit garçon m’a beaucoup plu. Comme beaucoup d’entre nous à son âge, Barrie ne veut pas grandir. Lui veut continuer d’être un enfant parce que grandir signifie, plus de devoirs, plus de responsabilités et j’en passe. Et pour lui pas question de devenir adulte! Barrie est fan de livres d’énigmes, il n’hésite pas à en lire même la nuit alors qu’il devrait dormir. Alors lorsque son père lui propose une sortie au musée maritime pour son anniversaire, au début il n’en pas vraiment envie mais il va finir par découvrir une histoire mystérieuse qui va attiser sa curiosité. Il a là l’occasion de résoudre une énigme pour de vrai! Il va essayer de comprendre comment le célèbre Capitaine Crochet a perdu sa main. Une énigme parfaite pour lui. J’ai beaucoup aimé son groupe d’amis, avec ses deux meilleurs amis ils sont inséparables. J’adore leur amitié que j’ai trouvé si belle! J’aime aussi beaucoup le personnage de sa soeur, une vrai relation grande soeur/petit frère mais que j’ai trouvé par moments touchante.
C’est un tome, encore une fois, que j’ai adoré lire. Je suis vraiment fan de cette saga. J’aime le fait de mettre en scène les méchants Disney dans notre monde. J’aime aussi le fait de voir comment chaque tome se termine. Comme je l’ai déjà dis, elles sont surprenantes et nous prennent tellement par surprises. Mais ça nous prouve que les méchants aussi peuvent gagner dans la vie! La plume de l’auteure est vraiment fluide et addictive et c’est vraiment agréable à lire. Une fois le nez dans un tome, on n’a clairement pas envie de le lâcher. Ça tombe bien les tomes sont hyper rapides à lire! C’est une excellente saga jeunesse qui va plaire à tout le monde!
La plume de Vera Strange est une merveilleuse plume qui nous fascine dès les premières pages. Et je peux vous assurer qu’une fois le nez dedans, vous n’allez pas vouloir le lâcher avant d’avoir tourné la dernière page! On en veux encore et encore même! Alors certes, c’est une saga qui s’adresse à un public assez jeune, la plume est donc assez simple mais ce que j’aime aussi c’est qu’elle est enfantine sans trop l’être vous voyez? Elle convient parfaitement au plus grand et ça c’est génial. J’ai un gros péché mignon pour les romans jeunesse, c’est un genre que j’aime vraiment beaucoup lire.
Dans ce troisième tome, on va suivre le personnage de qui Barrie a 11 ans, presque 12. Son anniversaire arrive à grands pas et, contrairement aux collégiens de son âge, il est triste. Si seulement il pouvait rester un enfant toute sa vie… Jouer aux jeux vidéo, faire du skate, se plonger dans des livres d’énigmes, loin des attentes des adultes qui augmentent chaque année. Quand son père lui propose de visiter la marina de sa ville, il y va plus par obligation que par réel intérêt. Mais, là-bas, il découvre une histoire très mystérieuse. Celle du Capitaine Crochet. Personne, encore aujourd’hui, ne sait comment il a perdu sa main. Voilà une énigme faite pour Barrie ! Mais quel sera le prix à payer pour découvrir le secret du fameux Crochet ?
Si il y a bien un tome que j’avais hâte de découvrir dans cette saga, c’est bien celui ci! Peter Pan est mon Disney préféré et Capitaine Crochet un des personnages que je préfère même. Alors pouvoir découvrir l’histoire de Crochet et de Barrie, j’en mourais d’impatience. J’ai adoré l’intrigue de ce tome. Je l’ai lu d’une traite pendant la nuit d’ailleurs et je dois dire que c’est le tome qui m’a fait le plus peur en quelque sorte. Bon après moi je suis une véritable chochotte, j’ai peur pour un rien. Mais tout de même, autant les autres tomes sont terrifiants dans le sens où ce qui arrive à nos personnages est terrible. Mais ici, c’est plus l’ambiance qui me faisait un tantinet peur! Mais j’ai adoré ça, pour une fois haha. J’ai trouvé l’intrigue tellement passionnante. Mais aussi palpitante. J’ai pris beaucoup de plaisir à la découvrir. Tout comme les autres tomes, on a pas mal de références à Peter Pan. Par exemple le nom de famille de Barrie est Darling, il est fan d’un groupe de musique qui s’appelle Les Garçons perdus . Ces petits clins d’oeil apportent une petite touche en plus qui est très appréciable! J’aime aussi énormément les fins dans cette saga, ce sont des fins qui nous montrent que ce ne sont pas toujours les gentils qui gagnent à tous les coups! Ça m’avait beaucoup surprise au début mais finalement je trouve ça vraiment génial comme principe.
Concernant les personnages, j’ai beaucoup aimé Barrie. Ce petit garçon m’a beaucoup plu. Comme beaucoup d’entre nous à son âge, Barrie ne veut pas grandir. Lui veut continuer d’être un enfant parce que grandir signifie, plus de devoirs, plus de responsabilités et j’en passe. Et pour lui pas question de devenir adulte! Barrie est fan de livres d’énigmes, il n’hésite pas à en lire même la nuit alors qu’il devrait dormir. Alors lorsque son père lui propose une sortie au musée maritime pour son anniversaire, au début il n’en pas vraiment envie mais il va finir par découvrir une histoire mystérieuse qui va attiser sa curiosité. Il a là l’occasion de résoudre une énigme pour de vrai! Il va essayer de comprendre comment le célèbre Capitaine Crochet a perdu sa main. Une énigme parfaite pour lui. J’ai beaucoup aimé son groupe d’amis, avec ses deux meilleurs amis ils sont inséparables. J’adore leur amitié que j’ai trouvé si belle! J’aime aussi beaucoup le personnage de sa soeur, une vrai relation grande soeur/petit frère mais que j’ai trouvé par moments touchante.
C’est un tome, encore une fois, que j’ai adoré lire. Je suis vraiment fan de cette saga. J’aime le fait de mettre en scène les méchants Disney dans notre monde. J’aime aussi le fait de voir comment chaque tome se termine. Comme je l’ai déjà dis, elles sont surprenantes et nous prennent tellement par surprises. Mais ça nous prouve que les méchants aussi peuvent gagner dans la vie! La plume de l’auteure est vraiment fluide et addictive et c’est vraiment agréable à lire. Une fois le nez dans un tome, on n’a clairement pas envie de le lâcher. Ça tombe bien les tomes sont hyper rapides à lire! C’est une excellente saga jeunesse qui va plaire à tout le monde!
August 11, 2025
3/5
It was okay. I really don’t have much to say. It’s a quick read perfect for any young reader. The series has goosebumps vibes but with Disney villains. I appreciate that the villains in this series are scary; returning to the main idea of them being evil and frightening.
It was okay. I really don’t have much to say. It’s a quick read perfect for any young reader. The series has goosebumps vibes but with Disney villains. I appreciate that the villains in this series are scary; returning to the main idea of them being evil and frightening.
September 30, 2021
3.5 stars
This was WAY better than the second one, though I am starting to find them predictable. I couldn’t figure out how exactly this was going to end, as it really seemed like Barrie was going to fix the problem. Him having been on the Jolly Roger for decades felt like too quick a wrap up for this book, and didn’t have the gut punch ending. It happened too fast to really be impactful. Nothing about his time on the ship made it seem like it was a long time, and then when he gets off it’s just like ✨SURPRISE✨ you’ve been gone for decades. 😐 A little more build up would have been nice. Plus, having everyone think he died doesn’t really equate to “he never grew up.”
Also - and this is probably just me - having the acknowledgments from the author on the facing page as the final line felt like I was IMMEDIATELY ripped from the story back into the real world, having the blank page let’s readers really feel the end to the story and I didn’t even get the chance with this layout. Another thing that bothered me about the layout was a few times throughout, Hook’s message was put in to look like it was handwritten, which was awesome. But then when there was a message left on Barrie’s front door, it wasn’t? It was just written in the book text and I thought that was weird.
The author has an issue with repeating things, I’m noticing it’s nicknames for her main character??? In the second one it was Jamal always being called “Little Man” by Facilier, in this it was Rita ALWAYS calling Barrie “goober.” I do not understand this choice and it irritates the hell out of me. 😤 She always repeats a lot of the story points, like how many times did we need the boys doing their secret handshake, or being told that the Lost Boys were their favourite band and the hit single was Neverland? I don’t know if that’s a tactic for writing towards younger audiences, but I find it really annoying and distracting.
Other than that, I did enjoy this one a lot. I thought the Peter Pan references were really well done, and I love love love that the main character’s name was Barrie. It’s Barrie Darling (the last name being maybe a bit too on the nose) but Barrie was just *chefs kiss*
I have the next two to read, and I hope they’re more like this one. The author said this was the first one she pitched herself, which is pretty cool and I thought a really nice homage to Peter Pan. Fingers crossed the next ones are good too!
FAVOURITE QUOTES
"Barrie shot his father a skeptical look. He knew for a fact that parents lied to kids a lot. Like white lies. Little lies. It was almost like they didn't want kids to realize the truth about what it was really like to grow up.
This was WAY better than the second one, though I am starting to find them predictable. I couldn’t figure out how exactly this was going to end, as it really seemed like Barrie was going to fix the problem. Him having been on the Jolly Roger for decades felt like too quick a wrap up for this book, and didn’t have the gut punch ending. It happened too fast to really be impactful. Nothing about his time on the ship made it seem like it was a long time, and then when he gets off it’s just like ✨SURPRISE✨ you’ve been gone for decades. 😐 A little more build up would have been nice. Plus, having everyone think he died doesn’t really equate to “he never grew up.”
Also - and this is probably just me - having the acknowledgments from the author on the facing page as the final line felt like I was IMMEDIATELY ripped from the story back into the real world, having the blank page let’s readers really feel the end to the story and I didn’t even get the chance with this layout. Another thing that bothered me about the layout was a few times throughout, Hook’s message was put in to look like it was handwritten, which was awesome. But then when there was a message left on Barrie’s front door, it wasn’t? It was just written in the book text and I thought that was weird.
The author has an issue with repeating things, I’m noticing it’s nicknames for her main character??? In the second one it was Jamal always being called “Little Man” by Facilier, in this it was Rita ALWAYS calling Barrie “goober.” I do not understand this choice and it irritates the hell out of me. 😤 She always repeats a lot of the story points, like how many times did we need the boys doing their secret handshake, or being told that the Lost Boys were their favourite band and the hit single was Neverland? I don’t know if that’s a tactic for writing towards younger audiences, but I find it really annoying and distracting.
Other than that, I did enjoy this one a lot. I thought the Peter Pan references were really well done, and I love love love that the main character’s name was Barrie. It’s Barrie Darling (the last name being maybe a bit too on the nose) but Barrie was just *chefs kiss*
I have the next two to read, and I hope they’re more like this one. The author said this was the first one she pitched herself, which is pretty cool and I thought a really nice homage to Peter Pan. Fingers crossed the next ones are good too!
FAVOURITE QUOTES
"Barrie shot his father a skeptical look. He knew for a fact that parents lied to kids a lot. Like white lies. Little lies. It was almost like they didn't want kids to realize the truth about what it was really like to grow up.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 13, 2021
Eleven-year-old Barrie doesn’t want to grow up. The day before his twelfth birthday, his dad takes him to the maritime museum. While exploring an old pirate ship, he discovers a box with the initials on it, “CJH.” Inside, is a rusty old hook and a note that says whoever possesses the hook will never have to grow up. The next day, everyone says it’s not his birthday, that he doesn’t need to do homework, and he doesn’t have to eat his vegetables, because he’s not a grown up. Soon, he starts having nightmares about Captain Hook and waking up to pillows being ruined, slash marks on the wall, and other signs that the nightmares weren’t nightmares. Can he find a way to reverse the spell before it’s too late? A fresh take and retelling of an old tale and horror, young readers will enjoy the alliterations to the original Peter Pan story as well as the Disney movie. The characters are likable and realistic. The plot is engaging and entertaining. With similar elements to the Series of Unfortunate Events and Goosebumps, fans of horror, Disney, fantasy, mystery, and adventure will want to pick this one up. This is a part of a series, but each tale can be read separately.
Please note: This was a review copy given to us by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No financial compensation was received.
Please note: This was a review copy given to us by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No financial compensation was received.
June 9, 2025
The third instalment of Disney Chills is centred around the infamous Captain Hook.
The author masterfully blends elements of horror with themes of adolescence, exploring the complexities of growing up and the consequences of one's desires. The narrative delves into Barrie's internal struggles, portraying the allure and pitfalls of remaining a child forever.
This book truly gave me anxiety. I was on edge throughout.
It was a truly chilling story and so atmospheric. I know this series is intended for children but I've been really enjoying and I'm excited to read the next one!
The author masterfully blends elements of horror with themes of adolescence, exploring the complexities of growing up and the consequences of one's desires. The narrative delves into Barrie's internal struggles, portraying the allure and pitfalls of remaining a child forever.
This book truly gave me anxiety. I was on edge throughout.
It was a truly chilling story and so atmospheric. I know this series is intended for children but I've been really enjoying and I'm excited to read the next one!
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July 11, 2023I felt sad for this poor boy He wanted to live forever like Peter Pan. Stay young, but in the end, his wish turned to total madness. This. the family ended up leaving him in the past or in the future. Rush, if you know what I mean. He ended up becoming a boy that lived forever. But all of his relatives soon departed, left the world, or moved to a different location. Hook was really a monster in this story. I would have to say if then the Pirates read this one. If you're in the horror though, I give this 4 stars. and Chesby, you never ever want to wish. You can't grow up. This is a lesson you all learn.
June 20, 2021
This was a really good book. I really enjoyed that we was in a town near the ocean. Reminded me of summer a little.
So this book is about Barrie Darling and his birthday is coming up. So his parents get him concert tickets too see his favorite band The Lost Boys. So when his dad say let's going to this museum.
They go to this museum and the Jolly Roger is part of the tour. So Barrie goes into the Captians cabin and finds his hook. So what does Barrie do does he take it does he keep it there? You will have to read the book to find out...
5 out of 5 stars.
So this book is about Barrie Darling and his birthday is coming up. So his parents get him concert tickets too see his favorite band The Lost Boys. So when his dad say let's going to this museum.
They go to this museum and the Jolly Roger is part of the tour. So Barrie goes into the Captians cabin and finds his hook. So what does Barrie do does he take it does he keep it there? You will have to read the book to find out...
5 out of 5 stars.
October 2, 2025
Тази книжка доста ми напомни на повестта Step Closer от света на Five Nights at Freddy’s, до голяма степен защото и там главният герой беше преследван от пират (Фокси). Тук обаче злата магия не е толкова с физически последици, колкото с ужасяващи изкривявания на реалността, която достигат кулминация в смразяващия финал. Макар и вдъхновен от фолклорни предания, той остава все така ефективен и надминава развръзката от книгите за Скар и Хадес.
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January 13, 2021
Jennifer Brody/ Vera Strange has done it again! Not only do we get to spend more time with our favorite villains but we get a completely new story that invokes everything we love about the Disney Villains. The Disney Chills series of books has never one time let me down and “Second Star to the Fright” was no exception. If you thought you knew the story of Captain Hook, we’ll get ready for his REVENGE! You will not regret reading this book and that is for sure.
April 25, 2021
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"En résumé, un troisième tome qui m'a énormément plu par le sujet abordé et surtout par un personnage principal très touchant. L'autrice nous offre une nouvelle fois une histoire qui nous fait nous poser les bonnes questions et qui met en perspective un futur intriguant suivant les choix que nous faisant dans notre vie."
"En résumé, un troisième tome qui m'a énormément plu par le sujet abordé et surtout par un personnage principal très touchant. L'autrice nous offre une nouvelle fois une histoire qui nous fait nous poser les bonnes questions et qui met en perspective un futur intriguant suivant les choix que nous faisant dans notre vie."
July 12, 2021
Entertaining
It reminded me a lot of Goosebumps / Shivers / Fright Time / all the other similar books I read as a kid. It's fast-paced and filled with nods to the original Peter Pan, as well as The Hardy Boys and The Mandalorian.
Hook is far more menacing here than he ever was in Disney's cartoon - nice to see they are finally allowing him to be a threatening villain, even if only in literature form.
It reminded me a lot of Goosebumps / Shivers / Fright Time / all the other similar books I read as a kid. It's fast-paced and filled with nods to the original Peter Pan, as well as The Hardy Boys and The Mandalorian.
Hook is far more menacing here than he ever was in Disney's cartoon - nice to see they are finally allowing him to be a threatening villain, even if only in literature form.
January 5, 2022
The book was really interesting to me. I connect a lot to Barrie in the book, as a child, because I didn't want to grow up. I liked how Barrie's wish came true once he brings the hook home. I felt that the book scared me due to the flying sword and Captain Hook's ghost haunting him. I got a bad dream once I read towards the end of the story, so I didn't like the book in that sense. Overall, I liked the book, but I recommend being brave while reading because you can get scared reading this book.
June 29, 2024
For what it's worth, I think this was a very good, unsettling read for what these books are. Still not a huge fan of each of the villains sounding like broken records repeating the same lines again and again, and that's probably not going to change. But I enjoyed this one for the sheer aspect of the consequences that came with making such a careless wish; very cautionary tale sort of thing, and I enjoy that!
November 28, 2022
The first 2 chill books were good and I was looking forward to this one mainly bc Peter Pan is one of my favorite movies...I was curious how captain hook was going to be portrayed in this book. However the book made no sense to me and wasn't interesting at all. Not a fan of this one but I will definitely be finishing the rest of the chill books
January 4, 2025
Really great book !! Barrie should of never store the hook from the museum. The hook makes you stay young forever. At the end of the book Barrie is still a kid but his family and friends are all grown up. Hook got he revenge on Barrie. Better luck next time Barrie. Can't wait to read the next one in this series !!
January 14, 2021
What I really enjoyed in this was Barrie's relationships. I thought his friendship with his two best friends was very sweet, and possibly my favourite aspect. I feel like these books definitely have the potential to terrify a younger audience, but I do enjoy the series. 3/5 stars.
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