#saving neverland

[alexsfictionaddiction]

Review: Saving Neverland by Abi Elphinstone

I am pleased to announce that I have read and thoroughly enjoyed my first Abi Elphinstone book! This beautiful re-imagining of Peter Pan was a lovely, magical adventure, which I know Elphinstone is known for, so I’m intrigued to read some more of her work now.

Martha Pennydrop is ready to grow up now. Since the Terrible Day, when she nearly lost her little brother Scruff, she knows that she needs to give up her silly make-believe games and imagination. However, there seems to be some strange gold dust in their bedroom and neither Martha nor Scruff know what it is. Years before, the Darling family lived in their house and it seems that an old friend of the Darlings has returned to look for new adventurers to save Neverland from a terrible curse.

I adored the illustrations from Geraldine Rodriguez because they were truly stunning. They fit the whimsical, ethereal vibe of the book so well and they certainly brought the characters to life in my mind. Their presence also reminded me of an old illustrated version of Peter Pan that I had as a child, so reading this book was almost like time travel for me!

Martha feels that her double digit age means that she needs to leave childhood behind. Frankly, I was astonished that she had come to that conclusion at such a young age but a certain event has prompted her to grow up quickly. I think that the decision to make Martha a young girl rather than a teen was the right choice because it meant that she really does have a good excuse to continue enjoying her childhood, which is really what the story is all about.

The Pennydrops have a Norwegian Forest cat called Fluffington, who is this retelling’s version of Nana. He is a thoroughly incompetent babysitter but a fantastic addition to the book. Although I know that Nana didn’t join the Darling children on their Neverland adventure, I was hoping that Fluffington would accompany the Pennydrops on theirs. If only for more cat content!

The idea of Neverland appearing differently to whoever is looking at it is something that I don’t remember from the original story. However, I love that it’s included in this version because it gives the place a personal touch. It feels much more dream-like than a fixed real place in the sky. It means that everyone who visits can attach things that are familiar to them to it, giving Neverland a homely comfort that was missing from the original version.

Peter’s arrogance is amped up in this book and while I know that he has always been something of a complex, grey character, he is definitely an irritating brat here. The Lost Kids mention his loyalty and commitment to his cause several times but I found him to be completely unlikeable. It didn’t really matter because the story wasn’t about him. The focus was on Martha and Scruff’s relationship, which thankfully Peter wasn’t involved in.

Ultimately, Saving Neverland is about remembering the things that make life fun and the joys of using your imagination, even when you’ve grown up. It’s about treasuring family and friendship while overcoming evil and realising that you’re never too old for adventures. It was a really magical, heartwarming read with plenty of fascinating creatures and beautiful imagery in this re-imagined vision of a land that we’ve all been to before but never seen it quite like this.

[sskk-manifesto]

Franchises of unfortunate 14 y/o girls voiced by Sumire Morohoshi holding bunny plushies

[cirkkaa]

sleepy

[morsesnotes]

[Divorce] is difficult for many a child. To some degree they always blame themselves.

Endeavour Morse + trying to save his childhood self troubled kids

[mmj-lost-girl]

I challenge you to a pokemon battle!

Luxio, I choose you!!

- @superhero-an-official

Luxio, use thunder shock!!

Shizuku: 120/150 HP

"Oh? Then... Gardevoir, I choose you!"

"Gardevoir, use Dazzling Gleam!"

[goldiipond]

sweet dreams

[izaacsux]

it makes me happy seeing trans norman from other people cuz I’ve been crying over it for 3 years now(mostly in silence) he is my everything I love projecting onto this little white boy

The first four are kinda ugly af cuz they’re a bit old but it’s ok I still love him even if he was ugly for a time….. I have more but those ones are too ugly for show I’m sorry😔😔

Ft. Emma, should draw more transgeiner Emma too…..

[its-autumn]

raph hums isabella's lullaby to his brothers and you can't tell me otherwise

[fullscoreshenanigans]

(Mystic Code Book Chapter 2 Bonus Comic for Chapter 48)

In case anyone hasn’t seen it yet or needed a reminder of how much these two love their older brother and how much it hurt them to see him at his absolute lowest point.

[emmaspolaroid]

happy birthday to the stupidest thing I’ve ever drawn

[merakiui]

MERA I GOT A BRAINROT IDEA TAKE IT

What if fatui harbinger!lyney had a foul legacy form and fucked you with it

Harbinger Lyney may just be a real possibility considering Arlecchino made him her successor (supposedly, from what's gathered in the way she introduces him in the newly updated drip marketing). Omg if he had a form like Signora and Childe do when they fight you at their final phases....... my heart tells me it would be monstrous and frightening, something to contrast his outwardly friendly and approachable demeanor, but then I also like to think he just becomes a catboy or something cute and silly hehe.

Or maybe the catboy is just the first phase. >:) uwuuwaaa Harbinger Lyney....... he's so fine. orz you may have teased him for being short before, but now he towers over you in this new form and now he gets to tease you for being small hehe.

[totomiumiu]

Saw this meme going around twitter so I decided to do it with my favs...

[officersnickers]

🐤🐤🐤

[darklight-owl]

So I read the Sonju and Mujika light novel chapter-

[your-fave-is-being-blended]

We should blend Andrew from The Promised Neverland

Andrew from The Promised Neverland is being blended!!

You cannot save him.