What if Tinker Bell wasn't the petty, jealous pixie we assumed her to be, but the hidden architect of Neverland itself? And what if Peter Pan's charm and pluckiness was the most dangerous thing on the island?
Tinker Bell is born in Kensington Gardens, London, where she quickly proves herself too destructive for the life of a tinker fairy. When she collides with a willful toddler named Peter, she whisks him away to Neverland - only for a little while, she assures herself. But Tinker Bell, a stranger to the island herself, finds the cost of her defiance greater than she imagined.
Trying to reign in Peter Pan's behavior, Tinker Bell accidentally ignites a war, putting the Darling children and Lost Boys in the crossfire. But can she repair the damage caused by her own desperate steps? And will she ever be forgiven by her own kind? Within this reimagined tale, readers will learn these answers as well as the real story behind Peter's refusal to grow up, the crocodile's ticking stomach, and Tink's fateful sip of Peter's medicine -not to mention countless other cherished details brought to life in fresh, surprising ways.
Told in Tinker Bell's wry, sharp voice, Pixie Dust and Other Dangerous Things exposes the cost of eternal youth, the danger of misplaced loyalty, and the truths Peter never wanted anyone to hear.
About the Author :
Jessica Brenner is a writer, counselor, and mother of three who lives with her family in Northern California. She received her Masters in Counseling Psychology from San Francisco State University, and is a former graduate of Columbia University and Albert A. List College. As a college admissions counselor, she has supported students all over the globe in honing their writing skills while pursuing their dreams. Her first book, College Admission Essays for Dummies, shared this process with readers. When she is not with her family, working with teenagers, or writing, she enjoys black coffee, flaky pastries, and bookstore browsing.
Review :
"What fun to visit a newly-imagined Tinker Bell in Jessica Brenner's joyous novel. I encourage you to put on your wings and fly away in this wonderful fantasy!"
Ridley Pearson, bestselling author of the Kingdom Keepers series & co-author of Peter and the Starcatchers
"A layered and thoughtful reimagining of Tinker Bell-both a cautionary tale and a celebration of choosing your own path." Mat Tonti, writer and illustrator of The Book of Secrets
"I avoid sequels and prequels, especially when they're tacked on to a classic. It's not fair to hitch a ride on a great book unless you can do it justice. And that's what Jessica Brenner has done with this absolutely delicious prequel to one of the greatest children's books ever written-Sir James Barrie's Peter Pan.
We know the story of the Lost Boys and Wendy, Michael, and John Darling. But what about Peter himself? Or Tinker Bell? She's the narrator here, and watching the story unfold through her eyes gives it an added dimension not found in the original. So sprinkle yourself with fairy dust. We're off to Neverland. First star on your right. Straight on till morning. (But watch out for the crocodile!)"
Eric Kimmel, Caldecott Honor-winning author of Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock & Zigazak!
