Summary: The New York Times bestselling prequel to J. M. Barrie's beloved classic Peter Pan . Discover the origins of Peter Pan in this swashbuckling tale! When Peter, along with his fellow orphans, boards the Never Land , it is only the start of his adventures. Befriending Molly, he discovers a treasure chest of starstuff – the most magical substance ever known to man. Peter and Molly must stop it falling into the hands of a dastardly (but eerily familiar) pirate and his murderous crew. Shipwrecked, helped by mermaids, captured by savages and attacked by a giant crocodile – will they ever succeed?