So, when i saw books before bedtimes photo on instagram about everland, i fell immediately in love. Nov 18, 2017 i liked wendy spinales style of writing and it was an easy read, but i really didnt like how violent and depressing it was. Everland the everland trilogy, book 1, volume 1 london has been destroyed in a blitz of bombs and disease. The only ones who have survived are children, among them gwen darling and her younger siblings, joanna and mikey. Author spinale take on a beloved classic is a unique one. Everland the everland trilogy, book 1, volume 1 the. The only ones who have survived are children, among them gwen darling and her siblings, joanna and mikey. Because of this it felt like she made this story her own. In this alternate peter pan retelling, everland is a postinvasion steampunk london. If you liked the lunar chronicles like cinder or spindle fire by alexa hillyer though everland is not as dark, you need everland on your reading list. This spring, one of those titles is everland, wendy spinale s reinterpretation of the peter pan story.
A steampunk alternative history retelling of peter pan in which hook decimates london killing all the adults and unleashing a virus that kills the girls almost as quickly. Wendy really lets her characters run with their impulsive choices, reminding us that the teenage brain is still very much a formation in. Everland london has been destroyed in a blitz of bombs and disease. Mar 28, 2017 wendy spinale is a former character actor for the disneyland theme park so shes very familiar with the world of makebelieve. Nov 01, 2016 i dont even know where to begin with everland by wendy spinale. I loved everland was a funfilled ride of adventure as the reader is introduced to a different spin on the classic story of peter pan. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
May 09, 2017 wendy spinale is a former character actor for the disneyland theme park so shes very familiar with the world of makebelieve. The only ones who have survived are children, among them gwen darling and her siblings. Everland the everland trilogy, book 1, volume 1 by wendy. Doc has found an actual cure for the horologia virus, while gwen, pete, and alyssa begin plotting the assassination of the. Mar 24, 2016 5 spinale really showcases many different types of familial relationshipsboth blood related and not. The only ones who have survived are children, among them gwen darling and her siblings, joann. May 10, 2016 she uses peter pan as a template for everland, but gwen, pete, and hook are more complex characters than those imagined by james barrie, and the story has been stripped of its sentimentality. I went with the 3 stars because it was written well but the plot was disappointing.
She is the author of everland and its followup, umberland, as well as lost boy, a prequel novella to everland. Spinale takes the world of peter pan and mixes it with an apocolypse. Older, more sophisticated readers are more likely to appreciate the cleverness of spinales worldbuilding and look forward to the next volume in the series. Gwen, pete, and the others have escaped from everland. Everland is a steampunk retelling of peter pan, which is continued in umberland a book set in the world of wonderland. Its steampunk spin on the classic peter pan, phenomenally captures the traits of the original characters as well as portraying real world problems such as disease, war and hunger, with a hint of fairytale magic. The only ones who have survived the destruction and the outbreak of a deadly virus are children, among. Everland wendy spinale scholastic press published on may 10, 2016. Everland everland, book 1 by wendy spinale books on. Everland by wendy spinale everland is a steampunk, real world spin off of peter pan, and i absolutely love the idea of this book. Even though steampunk is a required taste for some, and it generally isnt mind, i thought it was quite imaginative.
The characters are fickle and impulsive in ways that feel designed to ensure that readers. Integrating real world problems like disease, wars, and hunger makes it unique. Aug 28, 2016 i read everland by wendy spinale and let me just say im lovin all these fairy tale retellings. The characters are fickle and impulsive in ways that feel designed to ensure that readers never forget that. From fantastic five, aesop village to ever bear and more. They are searching for king osbourne, hoping that bringing back the rightful king can check the queens rising power. The books everland by wendy spinale london has been destroyed in a blitz of bombs and disease.
The book cover is absolutely amazing and beautiful, and it is quite smooth when you touch it. I almost almost put this in the skip pile as i sorted the spring galleys. But the safe haven they hoped to find at alnwick castle doesnt e. Wendy lives with her family in the california bay area. She is a former disneyland actress and online journalist. We are introduced to new characters, new settings, and new challenges. Everland by wendy spinale hardcover book the parent store. W ith everland and umberland both destroyed, the survivors have taken refuge in a small village tucked within the shadows of the bloodred queens castle. In ozland, the third and final installment in wendy spinales everland trilogy, whats left of the lost boys and their allies continue to weather the gruesome effects of the bloodred queens virus. Everland everland, book 1 ebook written by wendy spinale. Peter pan, wendy, tinker bell, and captain hook all appear in different, darker guises. If this had been done before, i didnt read or watch it.
Read on for my spoilerfree thoughts on this steampunk peter pan tale. Thats why its our writing prompt contests hope to inspire you to explore new ways of creating a good story by offering challenging writing prompts, skillsbased contests, and educational resources for writers of all interests and abilities. Read umberland everland, book 2 by wendy spinale available from rakuten kobo. The only ones who have survived the destruction and the outbreak of a deadly virus are children, among them sixteenyearold gwen darling and her younger siblings, joanna and mikey. London has been destroyed in a blitz of bombs and disease. Fiction london has been destroyed in a blitz of bombs and disease.
I loved the steampunk theme to it, and the plot is pretty creative. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Wendy lives with her family in the san francisco bay area. Wendy spinale, author of everland, on librarything. Doc has found an actual cure for the horologia virus, while gwen, pete, and alyssa begin plotting the assassination of the queen with the help. Sep 23, 2017 i didnt fall in love with any of the characters.
So many cool details made everland a sharply memorable book. They spend their nights scavenging and their days avoiding the ruthless marauders the german army led by captain hanz otto oswald kretschmer. I was drawn in by the peter pan theme but it did not live up to its potential. Barries peter pan as a steampunk dystopian adventure.
Everland by wendy spinale paperback book the parent store. I love it when books have families that are created by choice, and not just because the characters are bloodrelated, and you get to see a lot of that in everland. Written by wendy spinale, audiobook narrated by fiona hardingham, steve west. Wendy spinale is a former character actor for the disneyland theme park so shes very familiar with the world of makebelieve. Nov 10, 2016 everland, written by author wendy spinale, is a steampunk retelling of jm barries classic peter pan. What began with a reimagining of peter pan and wendy now twists into a stunning version of alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Apr 30, 2017 wendy spinale has become one of my favorite authors just straight away. Because in everland, the only way to grow up is to survive. Meet our interesting and distinctive characters, all living in everland. Umberland everland, book 2 by wendy spinale, paperback. She currently resides in california with her three sons, two dogs, a chinchilla, and hamster.