The Simon & Schuster The Neverland Thieves

FLY BACK TO NEVERLAND IN A DAZZLING ORIGINAL ADVENTURE OF FRIENDSHIP, BELIEF AND MAGIC, FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS KATIE AND KEVIN TSANG, FOR A WHOLE NEW GENERATION OF READERS. PERFECT FOR FANS OF IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES, GREENWILD AND STUDIO GHIBLI.

Royalties from the sale of The Neverland Thieves support Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. GOSH Charity funds groundbreaking research into children’s health, cutting-edge medical equipment, child-centred medical facilities and support services for seriously ill children and their families.

“A glorious story.” – Katherine Rundell, bestselling author of Impossible Creatures

“A rip-roaring battle of wit and wonder with tremendous heart.” – The Daily Mail

“A dazzling adventure of mischief, wonder and magic.” – Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear

Tom is a patient at Great Ormond Street Hospital. When his best friend, Felix, comes to visit, exciting and mysterious things start to happen. Gold dust appears, music plays and the stone creatures in the chapel magically come to life. Soon Tom, Felix and their new friend Daisy are flown to the magical world of Neverland. Adventures lie ahead with mermaids, pirates and the Lost Boys and Girls. But trouble is afoot in this magical place and soon the three friends find themselves blamed for a series of thefts.

To clear their names, they're going to have to take on the villainous Beekeeper or be branded as the Neverland Thieves forever . . . IT’S TIME TO TAKE BACK THE MAGIC!

The Neverland Thieves celebrates the magic of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan, one of the world’s most treasured story-book worlds.

*Simon & Schuster (UK) Limited will pay Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (registered charity no. 1160024) a minimum of £0.90 plus VAT for each print copy of this title sold in the UK*.

*Estimated across all UK print sales.

PRAISE FOR THE NEVERLAND THIEVES

“Shimmers with fairy dust from start to finish – a gripping addition to the Neverland canon.” – Phil Earle, bestselling author of When The Sky Falls

“A rip-roaring adventure that will sweep a new generation of dreamers – young and old – away to Neverland. I was hooked from the first page!” – Catherine Doyle, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author

“A magnificent adventure full of heart and hope, powered by the magic of bravery and friendship.” – Anna James, New York Times Bestselling Author

“A glorious new tale based on a beloved classic. Full of sparkling adventures, fearless fun and a heart-soaring belief in magic. I loved The Neverland Thieves.” – Cerrie Burnell, author of Wilder Than Midnight

“An enchanting adventure that honours the past while creating something wonderfully new. Brimming with magic, heart, humour and courage, the Neverland Thieves is a spectacularly good read.” – Jenny Pearson, Lollie-winning author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates

“A fun, pacy adventure.” – The Bookseller

“Tender, hilarious and hopeful. The Neverland Thieves will steal your heart.” – Jennifer Claessen, author of the Netta Becker series

“[A] blockbuster page-turning adventure [. . .] A spellbinding and pacey choice for 8+ year olds who enjoy immersive fantasy quests with relatable characters. Highly recommended for KS2 classes.” – School Reading List

“Fly second star to the right and straight on ’til morning to be thrilled by this fantasy adventure set in Peter Pan’s Neverland. Tom is seriously ill in Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), visited only by his best friend Felix and Daisy, the lonely daughter of his doctor. But when gold dust appears and carved figures come alive, the children are transported to the legendary island to help discover who’s stealing precious items from pirates (led by Lydia, Captain Hook’s granddaughter), mermaids and the Lost Boys and Girls. Underpinned by the original story, this is a rip-roaring battle of wit and wonder with tremendous heart as Tom rediscovers his bravery and the power of friendship.” – The Daily Mail