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Category: Book
Author: Dave Barry And Ridley Pearson
Publisher: Brilliance Audio on MP3-CD
Studio: Brilliance Audio on MP3-CD
Manufacturer: Brilliance Audio on MP3-CD
Label: Brilliance Audio on MP3-CD
Format: Audiobook, Mp3 Audio, Unabridged
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: MP3 CD
Edition: MP3 Una
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1423338677
EAN: 9781423338673
ASIN: 1423338677
Publication Date: October 23, 2007
Release Date: October 23, 2007
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Product Description
In this action-packed conclusion to the Starcatchers trilogy, Peter and Molly find themselves in the dangerous land of Rundoon, ruled by the evil King Zarboff, who takes great delight in watching his pet snake, Kundalini, consume anyone who displeases him. But that?s just the start of the trouble facing our heroes, who once again find themselves pitted against the evil shadow creature, Lord Ombra, in a struggle to save themselves and Molly?s father - not to mention the entire planet - from an unthinkable end. Meanwhile, back in Never Land, a tribal war is under way, and while Peter is off fighting to save the world, a young Mollusk princess has no choice but to join forces with sinister pirates to save her island from the vicious Scorpions.
Peter and the Secret of Rundoon is a wild desert adventure - with flying camels, magic carpets, and evil shadows - that literally zooms toward an unforgettable and unimaginable climax. Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have teamed together once again to pen a story with unrelenting action and adventure that can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages.
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 You Need to Read the Other Books First to Get into This One January 1, 2009
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 can be enjoyed by both children and adults as well. Fifth book in the series and third dealing specifically with the Starcatchers element at the end it remains unseen if this is the wrap up of the series or if we're going to keep going. I personally hope the marketing arm of the publishers don't really have a clue and that there will be more in this series but if there are not the series has been wrapped up enough to be satisfactory. Note there already is another non Starcatchers book after this called Blood Tide.
If this is the first book you have come across I'd put it down and go and get Peter and the Starcatchers. The only weakness with Rundoon is that it assumes you have prior knowledge of both the storyline and the relationships between main characters such as Hook and Peter, Peter and Molly, Molly and Tink, Mister Grin and Hook and so on. That's why you need to read them all in order.
Basic plot of this adventure is that the Mollusk tribe has been attacked by the Scorpions a fearsome tribe who fight with poison tipped arrows and spears. Peter disobeying Fighting Prawn flies out to sea to spy on the Scorpions only to be hit by a poison dart. Hook sees the Scorpions canoes as an excellent avenue for escape and the on deaths door Peter as an excellent item to bring on his escape to have his vengeance on later. OF course he has to bring along the lost boys to ensure Peter will not cause him any trouble. None of them however counted on Lord Omba and his ship that moves beneath the ocean who has evil plans of his own for Peter.
Many successful adult authors seem to be trying their hand at children's books these days. Some are highly successful such as Dean Koontz with the masterpiece Santa's Twin, likewise Barry's fellow Floridian humorous author Carl Hiaasen with his masterpiece Hoot. Others such as James Patterson with the pitiful Santa's Gift and Dangerous Days of Daniel X are obviously just cashing in on their high profile names and have no talent for the younger market at all. Rest assured though if you haven't read this series, these guys can write for a younger market in a way that we adults enjoy the books just as much.
Great book to read to the kids December 21, 2008
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.
Great read for adults and children December 14, 2008
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. I became very interested in knowing where Tinkerbell, Wendy and Peter Pan came from and the whole story before "Peter Pan". I was not disappointed. The three books in the series are a fun read. I was looking to make sure you could still get the first book, when I was recommending the first book for my sister's two sons, and I discovered this 3rd book, "Peter and the Secret of Rundoon. I was not disappointed in this 3rd book in the series. They are great books. I have three daughters and all have enjoyed... adult, 10th grade, 8th grade and 3rd grade. My 3rd grader read on her own, but great book to read with your children. The chapters are short enough to give good stopping points as you read along.
Peter's past is revealed and the fate of the world at hand... November 3, 2008
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.
Peter is back on Mollusk island and trying to get settled in after his adventures in London. Unfortunately he doesn't have long before things start to go awry. The Mollusks are attacked by a vicious band of tribesmen called the Scorpions. Back in London, the Aster family is having their own issues. The mysterious contact that used to tip off the Starcatchers of imminent Starstuff falls has gone missing and the Starcatchers need to figure out why the Others are making it to the starstuff falls before they do. As Lord Aster leaves to meet with the other Starcatchers, Molly and George find out some interesting facts about Peter's past.
This book was very well written, a fun read, fast-paced and creative. I would have rated it higher, but despite it's perfection the characters never really drew me in. Towards the end of the book I was finding myself wanting it to wrap up and be done. It did wrap up nicely leaving everything just the way you would expect from the classic Peter Pan story. Maybe that was part of the issue; I already knew where the characters would end up at the beginning of the story. While the journey to the ending was interesting, sometimes the story was written with maybe a little too much perfection. It was a very Disney-like story, not surprising since this trilogy was backed by Disney.
Still, it was an enjoyable read. I am glad the trilogy is wrapped up though. I am not sure we need a whole bunch more books about Peter Pan; this trilogy was perfect in setting up his past. It was a fun creative ride and I am happy to have read the series. I will enjoy reading it to my son when he is a few years older (only 20 months right now). A very good book for kids.
This is a totally outstanding set of Peter Pan adventures August 11, 2008
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. Fighting Prawn, leader of the Mollusk tribe, is indebted to Peter for saving his life, and though he doesn't care for "Englishmen," he and Peter have formed a strong bond. As content as they all are, that world will soon disappear as a carefully planned attack will turn their lives upside down. The fiercest of tribes, known as the "Scorpions," has begun an invasion of this peaceful little community. Determined to take over the island, absolutely no one will be safe from these ruthless warriors.
"In battle, the warriors sometimes hurled venomous snakes and spiders at the enemy; they also coated the tips of their arrows with a special mixture of toxins that caused horrific, paralyzing pain. It was this practice that gave the tribe its name, the most feared name in this part of the ocean: Scorpions. It was a name that meant misery and death."
Far away in London, Peter's old friend Molly Aster is planning a kind of invasion herself after discovering that her father, Lord Leonard Aster, will be going to Paris to investigate problems related to the "Starstuff fall." She is determined to go, though is definitely not invited on this journey. Molly and her friend George do serious research and discover some strange things about her father and a man known as Mr. Pan (is this Peter's father?). Finally, they manage to sneak aboard her father's ship, where they encounter and become prisoners of the evil Lord Ombra and Zarboff, King of Rundoon. The only thing worse than being in prison would be to fall victim to Zarboff's giant pet snake, Kundalini.
"He reached down and touched the dark shape next to his throne. The shape moved, and slowly a triangular head rose, the torchlight reflecting from two yellow eyes. Peter had seen snakes before; there were many on Mollusk Island. But he had never seen one half as massive as this."
For the boy who will never grow old, Peter's friendship with Molly is both sweet and poignant. They have shared so much together and will share more; still, they have the knowledge that they cannot grow up together.
"And then Molly kissed him on the lips. It was the first time either of them had ever kissed anybody on the lips, and it was a kiss they would both carry in their minds for the rest of their lives."
In this action-packed finale to the Starcatchers trilogy, authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson enrich the world of J.M. Barrie's original tale. Non-stop action and colorful characters keep the reader engrossed. A strong theme of family values and good friends runs throughout the series, and the delightful illustrations by Greg Call are perfectly suited in capturing this magical world. Like the previous two books, PETER AND THE SECRET OF RUNDOON stands well by itself --- but do read the others, as this is a totally outstanding set of Peter Pan adventures.
--- Reviewed by Sally M. Tibbetts
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