Little Scallop should be happy. She’s a princess of the Mollusk tribe, rulers of beautiful Mollusk Island. And she has two fun friends - Aqua and Surf - who just happen to be mermaids. But Little Scallop is bored. Her warrior brothers are allowed to do exciting things, like spying on the pirates who live on the other side of the island. Little Scallop longs to have a real adventure. When Aqua and Surf invite her to go pearl-diving - even though she knows she shouldn’t - she can’t resist. So late one night, she sneaks off into forbidden waters with Aqua and Surf. That’s when the trouble starts - they run into a fierce storm and a strange ship sailed by men who would love to capture a mermaid. Soon, Little Scallop is caught up in the adventure she always wanted. The question is: can she and her friends get out of it?
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Grade 3–6—The incomparable Jim Dale narrates Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's latest book (Disney Editions, 2006) in the Never Land series. Little Scallop, a princess of the Mollusk tribe, disobeys her father and decides to go exploring beyond the immediate seashore with her best friends, Aqua and Surf. The two mermaids take Little Scallop on a pearl diving expedition that leads them to the mysterious and dangerous part of Mollusk Island. Little Scallop, always jealous of her older brothers' adventures, gets a bit more than she bargained for when Surf is captured by a ship full of greedy men who have a traveling freak show. Horrible storms, Captain Hook, bizarre sea monsters, and frightening creatures are encountered in order to free Surf. Many familiar characters from Peter Pan make appearances. Dale gives a brilliant performance, using different voices and accents to differentiate the characters, and a well-paced narration to build suspense in this fantasy filled with humor.—B. Allison Gray, John Jermain Memorial Library, Sag Harbor, NY
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About the Author
Ridley Pearson isthe award-winning, best-selling author ofKingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark,KingdomKeepersII: Disney at Dawn,andKingdom Keepers III:Disney in Shadow, as well asSteel Trapp- The ChallengeandSteelTrapp-The Academy.Ridley has also coauthored, along with PulitzerPrizewinning writer Dave Barry, the Peter and the Starcatchers series. Ridley, his wife, Marcelle, and their two daughters divide their time between St. Louis,Missouri, and Sun Valley, Idaho.
Greg Call studied graphic design at the Colorado Institute of Art in Denver. After graduating in 1983, he worked as an Art Director at the Colorado Institute of Art until the desire to do more illustrative work found him in Pasadena, California, attending The Art Center College of Design. Upon graduation in 1988, he began working freelance for clients in music, entertainment, and publishing. Greg has been recognized for his work repeatedly, including awards from the Society of Illustrators and Addy awards among others. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Sarah Smith
Format:Hardcover
Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have done it again! With an extension of their Peter Pan series this book tells of an extraordinary adventure about a Mollusk Indian princess who goes on a curious journey with her two mermaid friends. As with the two other books in the series, Peter and the Starcatchers and Peter and the Shadow Thieves, this book flowed well and kept the problems at the forefront of the story.
In the story Little Scallop and her friends, despite the warnings of their elders, decide to travel out of the lagoon in search of pearls. When a storm approaches, trouble strikes and it's up to our heroin to save the day! The characters have to face their wrong doings and figure out how to solve their problem. Barry and Pearson also include subplots of dangerous pirates and a mysterious ship which keeps the book moving quickly and helps the reader stay interested.
I enjoyed discovering new characters in Neverland and being able to get to know them. Little Scallop adds a female heroin to the series making this an excellent tale for young female readers. When informed she couldn't go on an escapade because she was a young girl, it did not stop her motivation to have an adventure of her own. The authors' use of clever imagery will transport the reader into the story and take them on a grand journey with lots of action. This is a book that I will definitely include in my classroom library and would make an excellent read aloud for intermediate grades!
In the story Little Scallop and her friends, despite the warnings of their elders, decide to travel out of the lagoon in search of pearls. When a storm approaches, trouble strikes and it's up to our heroin to save the day! The characters have to face their wrong doings and figure out how to solve their problem. Barry and Pearson also include subplots of dangerous pirates and a mysterious ship which keeps the book moving quickly and helps the reader stay interested.
I enjoyed discovering new characters in Neverland and being able to get to know them. Little Scallop adds a female heroin to the series making this an excellent tale for young female readers. When informed she couldn't go on an escapade because she was a young girl, it did not stop her motivation to have an adventure of her own. The authors' use of clever imagery will transport the reader into the story and take them on a grand journey with lots of action. This is a book that I will definitely include in my classroom library and would make an excellent read aloud for intermediate grades!
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Shawn
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If you're expecting the same caliber of book as 'Peter and the StarCatchers' or 'Peter and the Shadow Thieves' both by Dave Barry, this book is only a 2-3 hour read and not the continuation of those two books. From the cover you get the impression that it's another FULL NOVEL, but it's not. It's just a short read. The story is nice, but nothing like the EXCELLENT two books listed above.
15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I liked this book because it tells of an epic story of what Little Scallop must do to save one of the mermaids. The pirates try to board the ship unsuccessfully due to Mr. Grin. This is a great follow-up book to Peter and the Starcatchers and then Peter and the Shadow Thieves. It's a must read for all boys and girls ages 8 and up!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Love them!
I love all of these books. They're great for kids, I have shared them with my students. I would highly recommend this series of books.
Published 12 days ago by T. Granchukoff
4.0 out of 5 stars
good read inbetween peter and starcatcher books
ties in other characters from peter pan and what goes on with them when
peter is off on his other adventures.
peter is off on his other adventures.
Published 19 days ago by Christina Castillo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
My children have enjoyed reading the Never Land books for fun as well as for school assignments. They have done fun reports on them.
Published 4 months ago by Tannis Graves
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A Fresh look at Never Land
This book is written for the younger crowd, however it is just great for the young of heart of all ages. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Frank L. Hicks Jr.
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Escape from the Carnicale A Never Land Book
Thanks you so much for such a great experience. The book arrived on time and in good condition like it was posted. Thank you so,much we enjoy the entire Neverland books.
Published on December 31, 2010 by Terry
4.0 out of 5 stars
No Peter Pan but still grand
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Published on May 17, 2010 by Shannon M. Mcgee
4.0 out of 5 stars
new characters to enjoy
This book is designed for younger readers. If you have children who've enjoyed hearing you read aloud any of the Barry/Pearson Peter Pan series, this is something they can likely... Read more
Published on December 12, 2008 by C. Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars
Escape into this Mini-Adventure!
Have you ever wondered what was going on with the Mollusks and The Lost Boys while Peter was away having adventures in Peter and the Starcatchers, Peter and the Shadow Thieves and... Read more
Published on August 17, 2008 by Amy Graham
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Escape into this Mini-Adventure
Have you ever wondered what was going on with the Mollusks and The Lost Boys while Peter was away having adventures in Peter and the Starcatchers, Peter and the Shadow Thieves and... Read more
Published on August 17, 2008
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Short Story Involving the Minor Characters of the Original...
Although this short story does not contain either of the two great main characters Peter and Molly from the masterpieces Peter and the Starcatchers or the sequel to that prequel... Read more
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