Forever Neverland is a 2019 children's novel written by Susan Adrian. In a continuation of the story of Peter Pan, the novel follows Clover and Fergus, the great-great-grandchildren of Wendy Darling, on their journey to Neverland with Peter Pan. The book combines original fairy-tale material with Greek mythology centering on a nuanced version of autistic/neuro-typical siblings. It was first published on June 25th, 2019 by Penguin Random House.
Overview[]
- Clover and Fergus are the great-great-grandchildren of Wendy Darling (yes, that Wendy). And now Peter Pan wants to take them to Neverland for the adventure of their lives! But Clover is a little nervous--she's supposed to look after her brother. Fergus is autistic, and not everyone makes him feel welcome. What will happen to him in this magical world?
- Fergus isn't nervous at all. To him, Neverland seems like a dream come true! He's tired of Clover's constant mothering and wants some independence, like Peter and the Lost Boys have. He wonders, Why can't the real world be more like Neverland?
- Neverland is fun and free, but it's also dangerous and even scary at times. Unfamiliar creatures lurk in the shadows, and strange sounds come from the waters. And then the mermaids start to go missing. . . .
- In an imaginative and thoughtful continuation of the story of Peter Pan, Susan Adrian explores Neverland with a fresh perspective and indelible warmth, offering a new adventure based on a beloved classic![1]
Plot[]
Characters[]
- Peter Pan
- Clover - 12, loves to sing and secretly wishes to join a choir; a little anxious and bossy, especially to her brother.
- Fergus - 11, passionate about mythology, particularly Greek and Roman; thoughtful and observant.
- Great-aunt Tilly - an old family friend.
- Grandmother Margeret - granddaughter of Wendy; had great adventures in Neverland as a child.
- Grandfather Jack - a nonbeliever in Neverland and a bit prickly.
- Gwen - Clover and Fergus's mother, close to achieving her dream of becoming a lawyer.
- Nari, Donar, and Gla, pixies who live in Neverland but travel with Peter to London (pixies are neither male nor female).
- The Lost Boys
- Friendly
- Shoe
- Jumper
- George
- Rella
- Swim
- The Mermaids
- Serena - the leader of the mermaids; friends with Peter
- Jasmina - competitive about her singing
- Allora - sweet and helpful
- Scylla - a Greek woman who was turned into a sea monster thousands of years ago
- Circe - a powerful sea witch
