Wildly descriptive and impossibly imaginative.
Young James Lamport has just graduated from Eton and has a promising career in banking lined up by his father. While most in that position would savor the moment of achievement, James merely feels stifled by his conventional, though privileged, life. To him, both his education and his childhood home with its inherent family obligations feel as though they are, “keeping him tied to the humdrum life of the ordinary.” Enamored with the wonders in the world he has yet to explore, James wants to travel and uncover whatever might be out there waiting for him. Without a care for the problems that his absence might bring, James runs away from home. Soon enough, true adventure begins when he finds himself on a magical jungle island filled with whimsical creatures. No longer running from responsibility, James finds his passion and purpose.
Captain is a lovely tale that acts as a prequel to the beloved stories of Neverland and Hook. Wildly descriptive and impossibly imaginative, Artie Sievers has breathed new life into a magical world conceived of more than 100 years ago. Faerydom may be fanciful, but it is not trouble free. The story takes a shadowy turn as it explores the persistent problems plaguing the diverse characters in their respective locations. The alternating viewpoints keep readers on their toes, switching quickly between the crocodile, James’s sister, the enchanting Tinkyra, and others. For an unexpected version of a story that has been told in many ways, Captain by Artie Sievers provides some long-awaited backstory for a beloved tale.
