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Peter and the Secret of Rundoon (The Starcatchers) (Hardcover)

by Ridley Pearson (Author), Dave Barry (Author), Greg Call (Illustrator)
Key Phrases: green stone, starstuff fall, more starstuff, Fighting Prawn, Shining Pearl, Tubby Ted (more...)

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In this action-packed finale to the Starcatchers series, Peter and Molly find themselves in the dangerous land of Rundoon, ruled by an evil king who enjoys watching his pet snake consume those who displease him. But that's just the beginning of problems facing our heroes, who once again find themselves pitted against the evil shadow-creature Lord Ombra in a struggle to save themselves, not to mention the planet. It's a wild desert adventure, with rockets, carpets, and camels all flying through the air, zooming toward an unforgettable climax...

About the Author
Dave Barry is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of more than two dozen books including The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog; Dave Barry’s Money Secrets; Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys; Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway; and Big Trouble.

Ridley Pearson is the bestselling author of twenty-three novels, including the young adult novel The Kingdom Keepers and the adult thrillers Killer Weekend, Cut and Run, The Pied Piper, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, Beyond Recognition, and Undercurrents. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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Reading level: Young Adult
Hardcover: 496 pages
Publisher: Disney Editions; 1 edition (October 23, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786837888
ISBN-13: 978-0786837885
Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.6 x 1.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,815 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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green stone, starstuff fall, more starstuff, other slave boys, underwater ship, flying camel, groaning voice, flying ship

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Fighting Prawn, Shining Pearl, Tubby Ted, Mister Grin, Mollusk Island, Lord Aster, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Leonard Aster, King Zarboff, Eagle Eye, Lord Ombra, Viktor Glotz, Leaping Toad, Captain Stavis, Cap'n Smee, George Darling, Scotland Fall, Flying Boy, Dungeon Wall

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5.0 out of 5 stars Please Don't Let It Be the Last!, December 22, 2007

By	Mel Odom (Moore, OK USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have reinvented Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook so well that a generation from now no one might remember where J. M. Barrie's original creation ended and theirs began. So far, the two have written three incredibly fat and action-packed volumes of Peter's adventures with the "starstuff," the magical fallen stars that gave him his power and - in effect - rendered him immortal, though as a boy doomed never to grow up.

Along the way, Barry and Pearson have also brought a multitude of other parts of the legend to life and to center stage. At present, they've authored two short novels on other characters in Peter's worldscape.

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon finishes off the trilogy Barry and Pearson set out to write and fans of the series are already feeling the loss. The two authors succeed brilliantly in bringing their books to cinematic life within the pages. The pacing of all three books proceeds at breakneck speed.

As with the other books, PETER AND THE SECRET OF RUNDOON jumps in with both feet and with three different storylines that ultimately converge in the trilogy's final battle.

I love these books, and I love reading them to my son. There's just enough going on all the time - enough chases and enough mystery - that it keeps him fully engaged. And me too. They're even interesting enough for me to read by myself, then go back almost immediately and read them again to him.

Lord Ombra, Peter's ultimate enemy in this book, returns and begins his machinations to bring about the end of the Starcatchers, those people responsible for keeping the "starstuff" out of the hands of bad guys. Ombra quickly links up with Captain Nerezza and the chase is on.

In the meantime, Peter becomes aware of a murderous group - the Scorpion Tribe - coming to Mollusk Island - to wreak havoc on everyone there. Peter almost gets himself killed doing that and Tinker Bell has to save the day.

Back in England, Molly Aster and her friends begin tracking down clues that ultimately lead them to Peter's real identity and how he came to be at the home for wayward boys.

Talking about any of these plotlines too much will give away important twists and turns. Suffice to say there are plenty of surprises, and that Barry and Ridley really do justice to Barrie's creation and invented world. In a way, the authors really set up Barrie's initial novel by explaining many of the things Peter Pan fans have always wondered.

If you haven't read this trilogy, you can't wander through them. The books have to be read in order. Peter's powers grow, as does the villainy of his foes. And readers are gently nudged out of the world that existed then and slid right into Neverland. If you like juvenile fantasy novels, you'll be hard-pressed to find many better, more quick to read, or more inventive than these. The world is at once familiar and wondrous.

But the best time you'll ever have is sitting down with these and reading them to your kids. Unless you're a kid yourself. Then wait twenty years and read them then. These books are going to be timeless.

However, the movies can't be far behind, can they?

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5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome conclusion to an awesome series, October 28, 2007

By	Jenny "Jen" (California) - See all my reviews

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon was a really great read. It ended the best trilogy I've ever read in my life, and in a way, it was disappointing to know that there were no more books coming. If you haven't read the previous two books, I suggest you go out right now and buy them. Before you start reading, make sure that you have at least five hours of free reading time. Once you begin reading, it is impossible to stop. Yes, these books are crazy addicting....

Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson just have this amazing gift to create suspense and the desire to read on. I hope that they will team up again to write a presequel to another classic!

Happy readings! :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting finish to a wonderful trilogy, November 15, 2007

By	W. T. Parsons "Daddypundit" (Abingdon, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Starcathcers' trilogy comes to an action-packed conclusion in this final installment from Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. In this installment, Peter must once again do battle against the evil Lord Ombra in order to save the world. Along with his friends Molly and George and the other Lost Boys they will do battle in order to stop Lord Ombra from completing his evil scheme. This is a terrific read. We've enjoyed all three books but this one was the best.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Anti-climactically Climatic...
The first two volumes in this series caught me off guard with their freshness, originality, and that certain sense of whimsy that most of the great fairy stories tend to radiate... Read more

Published 4 days ago by Sean M. Mcguire

4.0 out of 5 stars Flying Things
When the terrible tribe of Scorpians attack Mollusk Island, Peter is wounded by a poisen arrow, only to be captured by Captain Hook, to be captured by Lord Ombra, to be taken to... Read more

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Published 4 months ago by J. Fillmore

4.0 out of 5 stars You Need to Read the Other Books First to Get into This One
The efforts of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson together with Greg Call who provides the odd illustration every now and again has resulted in another extremely high quality read that... Read more

Published 6 months ago by James N Simpson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read to the kids
Third book in the series and we love it. We have read together as a family all three books and don't want the saga to end. Recommend to all ages of readers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for adults and children
I first heard about Peter and the Starcatchers on an XM radio talkshow where they spoke with authors about the writing of the first book. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Peter's past is revealed and the fate of the world at hand...
This is the final book in the Starcatchers trilogy by Berry and Pearson. It was a satisfying and very complete conclusion. It was also a fast-paced, fun read. Read more

Published 8 months ago by K. Eckert

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a totally outstanding set of Peter Pan adventures
Peter and Tinker Bell are perfectly happy on Mollusk Island. Peter and his little troop of orphaned boys live day to day in this paradise of fresh food and friendly natives... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Super Star but good enough
If you've read this book I seriously hope you've read the two preceeding books of this trilogy or else you'll be just a tad bit lost. Read more

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This book is non-stop action. There is no down time. You must catch your breath after each chapter. We enjoyed the whole series immensely. Read more

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