Fantasy/Science Fiction and Mystery/Adventure
Sisters of the Neversea . By Cynthia Leitich Smith. Heartdrum, 2021. 307 pages. $16.99. ISBN 9780062869975 Ages 8 - 12. In this retelling of J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan and Wendy" , Smith has thrown out many of the stereotypes found within the original and set to retell a story with representation and diversity. Her novel is told from the 2nd person narrative voice which feels a little disjointed in the beginning as readers are learning about the main characters and their family dynamics. The two main female characters are Wendy (White, daughter of George Darling and deceased mother, aspiring wizard) and Lily (Muscogee Creek member, daughter of Florene Roberts-Darling, aspiring zoologist). The both share a half brother, Michael, who is four years old and wants to be a pirate. Set the night before Lily and her father are to move away, characters of Neverland arrive and their world is turned upside down. Wendy, enthralled with magic is ready to embrace the very real fantasy
