Totally a fun read--laugh out loud funny in part, and enough gross details to keep young readers interested. It can be a stand alone book, but it's obvious there will be a sequel. Not sure the theme - possibly the importance of believing or being true to oneself. That's not so important, though. Lovers of Peter Pan will enjoy reading a funny book from the POV of Hook's feisty daughter. Captain Hook of Peter Pan fame has a daughter and her name is Jocelyn. As far as she knows, both of her parents are dead. But then Jocelyn, age 13, receives a letter from her father, charging her to avenge his death. It is the adventure she has always dreamed of, as she decidedly does not fit in at Miss Eliza Crumb-Biddlecomb's Finishing School for Young Ladies. The only person there that she likes is Roger, the kitchen boy. But, he is nowhere to be found when she leaves for her crocodile-hunting adventure. A swashbuckling fantasy adventure with a mysterious narrator with appeal for girls age 8-12.The characters are stereotypes and the writing is overly reliant on cliches, but it may appeal to fans of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's Peter and the Starcatchers series.
What do You think about Hook's Daughter (2000)?
Well, that was ridiculously adorable. I love, love, loved it.Full review to come.
—wildcat44
Cute story. Lemony Snicket with a feminist approach.
—Nes
