Peter and the Shadow Thieves
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| Author |
Dave Barry Ridley Pearson |
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| Illustrator | Greg Call |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Hyperion Books for Children |
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Publication date
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July 2006 |
| Pages | 592 |
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| OCLC | 62895834 |
| LC Class | PZ7.B278 Pdh 2006 |
| Preceded by | Peter and the Starcatchers |
| Followed by | Peter and the Secret of Rundoon |
Peter and the Shadow Thieves is a children's novel that was published by Hyperion Books, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, in 2006. Written by humorist Dave Barry and novelist Ridley Pearson, the book is a sequel to their book Peter and the Starcatchers, continuing the story of the orphan Peter and his latest adventures with the Starcatchers. Another book, Peter and the Secret of Rundoon, continues the "Starcatchers" series, which serve as a prequel to J.M. Barrie's classic novel Peter and Wendy. It was illustrated by artist Greg Call. Hyperion has also begun a series of chapter books by these creators, which spin off from the series, called the Never Land Books. In May 2008 the writers announced a fourth book: Peter and the Sword of Mercy.
The book starts three months after the end of Peter and the Starcatchers. Slank returns to the island with more of the Others, including a certain Lord Ombra, to reclaim the trunk of starstuff lost in the previous book. When they learn that the Starcatchers have taken the trunk back to England, they set sail for London. Peter follows, fearing for Molly's safety, and with Tinker Bell's help conceals himself on their ship.
Once in London, Peter does not know where to find Molly. After unpleasant encounters with beggars, traders and the police, Peter finally gets directions from J. M. Barrie to Lord Aster's house, and rescues Molly from Lord Ombra in the nick of time. However, Louise Aster (Molly's mother) has been kidnapped by the Others, and the children must find Lord Aster who is guarding the starstuff.
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