readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
I always enjoy stories with plucky characters - the ones you root for because they aren't perfect.
julieartz's review against another edition
4.0
I'll admit to having a soft spot for any middle-grade book with a non-princess heroine. And My daughter and I both enjoyed Jocelyn, a finishing school drop-out who runs off the Neverland to avenge her father, the late Captain Hook!
limabean74's review against another edition
4.0
My Review:
I love retelling and I had a soft stop for Captain Hook. So I couldn’t wait to read this book but it took me longer than I expected. I snagged this at BEA last year and I am actually sad I waited so long to read it because it was honestly fantastic. The story, the characters everything about it was so much fun and such a great read, I can’t wait to read more from this author and this series.
Jocelyn Hook is Captain Hooks daughter and she loves adventure. When she gets sent to finishing school because she isn’t the lady that her grandfather is wanting her to be. But Jocelyn doesn’t want to be like all the other girls she wants to be a pirate just like her dad, so when a letter comes asking her to avenge her father’s death from the nasty crocodile she is happy to take the challenge, grabbing a crew of her own she sets off on a wild adventure.
I adored Jocelyn and I loved her spunk. She was a girl that had her mind set on a goal and she needed to prove herself but at times she questioned who she really was and on this adventure she grows a lot and learns a lot about herself and what she wants to become. I also loved her BFF Roger, he was just a great friend and they are super cute together.
The story is a fun pirate adventure with lots of swashbuckling, fairy dust, lost boys, Peter Pan, Mr Smee and even Tinkerbell. The world build is fun and imaginative, I loved Neverland and the big bad crocodile was the perfect villain with his tick tock clock. It really kept the feel of Peter Pans Neverland with all the things you loved about it from the book and movies. I also loved how this story ended, I was actually sad when I was finished. Mrs Schulz did an amazing job telling this story I am really looking forward to the next book this is a great series for kids, adult and anyone that loves a good retelling of Neverland.
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karisjmadison's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
demimancy's review against another edition
4.0
I'm always here for reimagined fairy tales, and doubly so for female heroes. Jocelyn Hook is an obstinate, charming, genuine girl, and her adventure taking over the mantle of her father's pirate ship (the dreaded Captain James Hook) is wonderful. The narrator asides keep the tone light and fun, even when all seems lost, and the illustrations are in whimsical keeping.
Girls who want to be pirates and boys who want to be pirates alike will fly through this story.
Girls who want to be pirates and boys who want to be pirates alike will fly through this story.
wellington299's review against another edition
4.0
This witty, imaginative book will delight your child. Everyone has heard of Captain Hook. Do you know about his daughter?