Dust (Heirs of Neverland #1) - Kara Swanson - Paperback

*** Winner: Realm Award, Fantasy ***
*** Winner: Alliance Award, Reader's Choice ***
*** Finalist: Christy Award, Young Adult ***

The truth about Neverland is far more dangerous than a fairy tale.

Claire Kenton believes the world is too dark for magic to be real—since her twin brother was stolen away as a child. Now Claire’s desperate search points to London... and a boy who shouldn't exist.

Peter Pan is having a beastly time getting back to Neverland. Grounded in London and hunted by his own Lost Boys, Peter searches for the last hope of restoring his crumbling island: a lass with magic in her veins.

The girl who fears her own destiny is on a collision course with the boy who never wanted to grow up. The truth behind this fairy tale is about to unravel everything Claire thought she knew about Peter Pan—and herself.

"Swanson introduces a modern sensibility and maturity in this thoughtful revisiting . . . an intriguing experience." — Publishers Weekly

"Delightfully twisted . . . a charming and engaging read." — Lorehaven magazine

"This twist on Peter Pan weaves in a little romance and some action and adventure." — School Library Journal 

"A vibrant, mesmerizing storyteller and original voice in young adult fiction." —Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author

"Dust sparkles with hope, magic, and a little bit of pixie dust. If you loved Peter Pan as a child, you’ll devour every gorgeous page of this romantic adventure! I can’t wait to see what happens next!” — Lorie Langdon, award-winning author of Olivia Twist and the Doon Series

“A whimsical imagining of the dark side of Neverland. Dust takes readers beyond the fairytale and, if possible, brings even more enchantment to the already beloved story." — Nadine Brandes, award-winning author of A Time to Die, Fawkes, and Romanov

“With vivid descriptions, conflicted characters, and spirited pacing, Dust has it all. Swanson’s captivating sense of wonder makes this novel an immersive journey into a land you’ve visited in your dreams—and sometimes your nightmares.” — Christopher Hopper, best-selling author of Ruins of the Galaxy