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Cover of Always Neverland

Always Neverland

Zoe Barton (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesNeverland Universe #
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Abandonment

Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyFish out of WaterComing of Age

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Heroine archetypes

Fish out of WaterAdventurous Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Portal FantasyFish out of WaterFound FamilyQuestReluctant HeroComing of Age

Themes

Adventure and ExplorationGrowing upHome and BelongingTradition vs ChangeIndependence

Synopsis

Ashley is whisked away from her home by Peter Pan to help the Lost Boys with spring cleaning, but this "Wendy Girl's" love of adventure brings changes that are not enjoyed by all of Neverland's inhabitants.

Is Always Neverland appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A whimsical Peter Pan retelling where a girl named Ashley is recruited to help the Lost Boys with spring cleaning, but her adventurous spirit brings unexpected changes to Neverland. Contains mild fantasy peril typical of the original story.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment.

Who'll love this

Kids who love Peter Pan will enjoy this adventurous retelling where a modern girl shakes up Neverland's routines.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingPortal FantasyAdventure