I normally love Peter David, but this book bored me to tears. It's not bad, exactly, just boring. ( )

I was lucky enough to meet Mr. David at a convention -- this is a great book. Well-written and a new twist on a familiar story. ( )

A very original take on the Peter Pan story, full of sly asides and contemporary relevance. It should appeal to a wide range of readers from preteens to adults. ( )

Not exactly a sequel and not exactly a retelling of the Peter Pan story, Peter David's "Tigerheart" is more of a reimagined modernization of the classic story along the lines of his King Arthur trilogy and "Howling Mad."

David succeeds beautifully at weaving the story of Peter Pan for a modern audience. But instead of focusing on Peter as the central character, David creates his own, Paul Dear. Early in the story, Paul's baby sister dies, causing a rift between his parents and their separation. Determined to make his mother happy again, Paul sets out to Anywhere to find a new sister and bring her home to his mother. Along the way, he meet the Boy, who is the kind of Anywhere, refusing to grow up, self-centered and having fantastic adventures.

David tells the story in a omniscient narrator voice with brilliant asides to the audience. The story is modern but also timeless with references to modern day drugs to stop little boys from having fantastic adventures in their imagination. But while it does have those hints of the modern world, the storytelling and the universe are timeless.

If you're familiar with Peter Pan either from the popular Disney movie or from the J.M. Barie original story, you're in for a treat with David's unique take on the story. Reading "Tigerheart," I found myself wishing David had written this years ago so that it would have been adapted for the big-screen as "Hook" instead of the movie we got. Seeing Steven Spielberg create this world would have been wonderful.

While it's marketed for young adults, I have to say that "Tigerheart" is a joy and delight for anyone who hasn't or doesn't want to lose touch with their inner child. One of the best books I've read this year and one that I heartily recommend. ( )

Clever re-imagining of the Peter Pan tale. ( )

Absolutely marvelous! A great fantasy book based on the character of Peter Pan, here simply 'the Boy'. Not just another take off on the same old story, but a whole newly imagined tale. Lots of fun - the narrator draws you in to the story and is quite humorous. Would be great fun read aloud to younger children and is a delight for all ages. I loved it! ( )

Jennifer Childs:

Captain Hack. The Boy of Legend. Fiddlefix. The Bully Boys. These wonderful characters are enchantingly familiar, yet offer a charming new take on the beloved story of Peter Pan. Peter David takes the classic characters and turns them on their heads, bringing readers on a witty and engaging adventure that builds upon the original tale. Young Paul Dear, having grown up on his father's fantastic stories of pirates, pixies and wild Indians, has no trouble believing in The Anyplace, and when a family tragedy strikes, he knows he most go there to make things right. With the help of the pixie Fiddlefix, he sets off to find The Boy of Legend and encounters a fascinating world of danger and adventure where he, himself, must play the hero. In the end, he finds that he and The Boy have more in common than he could ever have imagined. This delightful tale for all ages is perfect to offer to your YA readers or to anyone who has fond memories of the original.