Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook

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4.7
49 reviews
Ebook
304
Pages
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About this ebook

From the national bestselling author of Alice comes a familiar story with a dark hook—a tale about Peter Pan and the friend who became his nemesis, a nemesis who may not be the blackhearted villain Peter says he is…

There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. This is how it happened. How I went from being Peter Pan’s first—and favorite—lost boy to his greatest enemy.
 
Peter brought me to his island because there were no rules and no grownups to make us mind. He brought boys from the Other Place to join in the fun, but Peter's idea of fun is sharper than a pirate’s sword. Because it’s never been all fun and games on the island. Our neighbors are pirates and monsters. Our toys are knife and stick and rock—the kinds of playthings that bite.

Peter promised we would all be young and happy forever. Peter lies.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
49 reviews
Anna
September 11, 2019
This book so perfectly describes the power dynamics of abuse from a narcissistic person. It struck me in a place that hasn't quite healed. The worst part was knowing that the one you project upon never leaves his traumatic place. It's a tragedy. I recommend this book to anyone who needs catharsis in the form of recognition through the other. In other words, you will identify with Jaime. And it will be sad. But maybe that's what you need. To see yourself and be sad.
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A Google user
July 12, 2017
I really, really like this book. I dare say, I LOVE it. I never really cared for Peter Pan, not even when I first saw his Disney movie as a child. I read the original novel and different versions of his story, but my conclusion is always the same: Peter Pan is NOT a good person. I really sympathized and empathized with Jamie/Hook and hope that many others will do the same. I also hope for a sequel to this story. If there isn't going to be one, I'll understand. But if it will be published, I will be one of the first ones to read it. I hope Peter Pan gets his comeuppance and pays for his sins. Thank you for writing and allowing us to read this book!
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Staci Richman
September 10, 2017
I would definitely recommend this book to people and I have a completely new view of Peter Pan! I chose to rate this great book 4 stars for 2 reasons, one of which I won't spoil for future readers. The main reason, however, is because the first half of the book is a bit slow. Good but slow. Once the book finally picks up it doesn't stop until the end.
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About the author

Christina Henry is the author of The MermaidLost Boy, Alice, Red Queen, and the national bestselling Black Wings series featuring Agent of Death Madeline Black and her popcorn-loving gargoyle, Beezle.

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