Dust

by Kara Swanson

Overview

*** Winner: Realm Award, Fantasy ***
*** Winner: Alliance Award, Reader's Choice ***
*** Finalist: Christy Award, Young Adult ***

The truth about Neverland is far more dangerous than a fairy tale.

Claire Kenton believes the world is too dark for magic to be real—since her twin brother was stolen away as a child. Now Claire’s desperate search points to London... and a boy who shouldn't exist.

Peter Pan is having a beastly time getting back to Neverland. Grounded in London and hunted by his own Lost Boys, Peter searches for the last hope of restoring his crumbling island: a lass with magic in her veins.

The girl who fears her own destiny is on a collision course with the boy who never wanted to grow up. The truth behind this fairy tale is about to unravel everything Claire thought she knew about Peter Pan—and herself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621841296
Publisher:	Enclave Publishing
Publication date:	04/13/2021
Series:	Heirs of Neverland , #1
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.94(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

As the daughter of missionaries, Kara Swanson spent her childhood running barefoot through the lush jungles of Papua New Guinea. Able to relate with characters dropped into a unique new world, she quickly fell in love with the fantasy genre. The award-winning author of The Girl Who Could See, Kara is passionate about crafting stories of light shattering darkness, connecting with readers, and becoming best friends with a mermaid-though not necessarily in that order. Kara chats about coffee, fairy tales and bookish things online (@karaswansonauthor) and at karaswanson.com.

Editorial Reviews

"Swanson introduces a modern sensibility and maturity in this thoughtful revisiting . . . an intriguing experience." — Publishers Weekly

Publishers Weekly

"Dust sparkles with hope, magic, and a little bit of pixie dust. If you loved Peter Pan as a child, you’ll devour every gorgeous page of this romantic adventure! I can’t wait to see what happens next!” — Lorie Langdon, award-winning author of Olivia Twist and the Doon Series

Lorie Langdon

With vivid descriptions, conflicted characters, and spirited pacing, Dust has it all. Swanson’s captivating sense of wonder makes this novel an immersive journey into a land you’ve visited in your dreams—and sometimes your nightmares.” — Christopher Hopper, best-selling author of Ruins of the Galaxy

Christopher Hopper

"A vibrant, mesmerizing storyteller and original voice in young adult fiction." —Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author

Tosca Lee

A whimsical imagining of the dark side of Neverland. Dust takes readers beyond the fairytale and, if possible, brings even more enchantment to the already beloved story." — Nadine Brandes, award-winning author of A Time to Die, Fawkes, and Romanov

Nadine Brandes

"Delightfully twisted . . . a charming and engaging read." — Lorehaven magazine

Lorehaven Magazine

"A vibrant, mesmerizing storyteller and original voice in young adult fiction." —Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author

"Dust sparkles with hope, magic, and a little bit of pixie dust. If you loved Peter Pan as a child, you’ll devour every gorgeous page of this romantic adventure! I can’t wait to see what happens next!” —Lorie Langdon, award-winning author of Olivia Twist and the Doon Series

“A whimsical imagining of the dark side of Neverland. Dust takes readers beyond the fairytale and, if possible, brings even more enchantment to the already beloved story." —Nadine Brandes, award-winning author of A Time to Die, Fawkes, and Romanov

“With vivid descriptions, conflicted characters, and spirited pacing, Dust has it all. Swanson’s captivating sense of wonder makes this novel an immersive journey into a land you’ve visited in your dreams—and sometimes your nightmares.” —Christopher Hopper, best-selling author of Ruins of the Galaxy
 

From the Publisher

"This twist on Peter Pan weaves in a little romance and some action and adventure." — School Library Journal 

School Library Journal

Narrator Natasha Soudek brings believable teenage angst to a Peter Pan retelling that combines the magic of Neverland with the consequences of real life. The story follows two siblings living in London as they try to move on with their lives after Peter returns from Neverland. Soudek smoothly shifts between the voices of the two main characters, giving Peter a low pitch and slow pace as he wrestles with the trauma in his past and bestowing Claire with a higher pitch and clipped tone as she struggles to fit in with societal norms. Soudek’s expert switches between points of view, along with her individualized character voices, allow listeners to easily differentiate the characters. Her performance is also noteworthy for its sensitive delivery of scenes involving self-harm and abuse. Both characters’ memories, thoughts, and actions are well integrated in Soudek's narration. J.O. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

AUGUST 2020 - AudioFile