Wendy’s Ever After
This book is written for teenagers, but it is also for those of us who have ever wondered what happened to Wendy Darling after she returned home to London from her adventures with Peter Pan.
Five years after she left Neverland, Wendy is seventeen and enjoying a lively social life in London, complete with balls, parties, and gatherings. However, she has never forgotten Peter Pan and often yearns for why he never returned to bring her back to Neverland. One night at a masquerade ball, Wendy meets a handsome but elusive stranger who piques her curiosity. He leaves the ball early, and on a whim, Wendy decides to follow him.
She travels through a series of underground tunnels and unexpectedly finds herself emerging into the light of Neverland. The stranger is waiting for her there, and Wendy is attracted to him, but can’t wait to be reunited with Peter.
What ensues are brilliant twists to the original storyline. Wendy discovers the true identity of the handsome stranger and why he led her to Neverland. Another significant plot twist occurs when Wendy finally finds Peter, but her new adventures with him are complicated now that she is a young adult. Neverland still has pirates, mermaids, and pixies, but even the Lost Boys have changed, and hard truths emerge. In the end, Wendy finds herself faced with a huge decision that will determine her future happiness and the very existence of Neverland.
This novel gives the reader the chance to immerse themselves in the fantasy of Neverland while it explores the very human qualities of finally growing up. Recommended.
