Lost in the Never Woods
Lost in the Never Woods
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When children start to go missing in the local woods, Wendy must face her fears and a past she can't remember to rescue them in this atmospheric YA novel, Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas, bestselling author of Cemetery Boys.
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Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas
From the instant New York Times-bestselling author Aiden Thomas, comes Lost in the Never Woods, an atmospheric, supernatural Peter Pan retelling . . . It has been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods but, when the town’s children start to disappear, the questions surrounding her brothers’ mysterious circumstances are brought back into the light. Attempting to flee her past, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy lying in the middle of the road. . . Peter, a boy she thought lived only in her stories, asks for Wendy’s help to rescue the missing kids. But, in order to find them, Wendy must confront what’s waiting for her in the woods.
A poignant novel about resilience, the magic of childhood, and the impossible choices that survivors often have to make in order to move forward, this will haunt readers long after they put it down but will also leave them looking up at the stars * Booklist, starred review *
Absolutely delightful! Lost in the Never Woods is chock-full of suspense, excitement, and nostalgiaPeter Pan is as thrilling and seductive as ever, and Thomas’ heartfelt tale feels as ageless as the legend himself. -- Romina Garber, New York Times-bestselling author of Zodiac
Thomas’s immersive prose and nuanced, trauma-informed perspective add real depth to Barrie’s classic characters. Readers of Seanan McGuire’s Wayward Children series and Laura E. Weymouth will settle into this emotionally generous update. * Publishers Weekly *
Thomas brilliantly creates a malevolent tone to what should be a safe small town, crafting a feeling that something terrible is just around the bend.... Characters are well-developed with surprising and emotional story arcs which will leave readers looking at Peter Pan in a whole new light. A captivating mystery that will ensnare those who enjoy retellings and stories with a touch of magic. * School Library Journal *
This spin on a well-known story focuses on childhood trauma, growing up, loss, and letting go.... An intense, cathartic, bittersweet tale * Kirkus Reviews *
Absolutely delightful! Lost in the Never Woods is chock-full of suspense, excitement, and nostalgiaPeter Pan is as thrilling and seductive as ever, and Thomas’ heartfelt tale feels as ageless as the legend himself. -- Romina Garber, New York Times-bestselling author of Zodiac
Thomas’s immersive prose and nuanced, trauma-informed perspective add real depth to Barrie’s classic characters. Readers of Seanan McGuire’s Wayward Children series and Laura E. Weymouth will settle into this emotionally generous update. * Publishers Weekly *
Thomas brilliantly creates a malevolent tone to what should be a safe small town, crafting a feeling that something terrible is just around the bend.... Characters are well-developed with surprising and emotional story arcs which will leave readers looking at Peter Pan in a whole new light. A captivating mystery that will ensnare those who enjoy retellings and stories with a touch of magic. * School Library Journal *
This spin on a well-known story focuses on childhood trauma, growing up, loss, and letting go.... An intense, cathartic, bittersweet tale * Kirkus Reviews *
Aiden Thomas is a New York Times bestselling author with an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. Originally from Oakland, California, they now make their home in Portland, Oregon. As a queer, trans Latinx, Aiden advocates strongly for diverse representation in all media. Aiden’s special talents include: quoting The Office, winning Jenga, finishing sentences with “is my FAVORITE”, and killing spiders. Aiden is notorious for not being able to guess the endings of books and movies, and organizes their bookshelves by colour. Aiden is the author of The Cemetery Boys, The Sunbearer Trials and Lost in the Never Woods.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781035011230 |
| ISBN 10 | 1035011239 |
| Title | Lost in the Never Woods |
| Author | Aiden Thomas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2022-08-04 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |