is a prequel to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan
novel. Peter and the Starcatchers is the first book in series that provides a new background for Peter's origins, how he arrived in Never Land and where he met his fairy companion. This book launches a series that discusses the history of Wendy's family and their relationship with Peter prior to the Barrie's Peter Pan story.
The first story in the series was creative. Since it is different from Barrie's original this is a great opportunity to teach kids about compare and contrast. I provided a link below that lists some of the changes. Instead of providing manufactured sheets to teach the concept, I love to see kids reading literature that presents situations that are ideal for these kinds of lessons.
I have Peter and the Shadow Thieves
on reserve at the library. We will see if the quality of the series continues past the original novel.Teaching Links:
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Comparison Between Original Storyline and This Novel
Free Teaching Guide 1
Free Teaching Guide 2
That is interesting..I may have to check that out for my daughter. She has been reading alot lately, initially it is because she has to read so many books for school, but she enjoys it too.
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