Reading Order
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Start with Escape from the Carnivale and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Escape from the Carnivale
Book 1 by Dave Barry • Published 2006
A Never Land chapter book in which Little Scallop and her mermaid friends sneak into forbidden waters to hunt for pearls, only to cross paths with a shabby carnival ship eager to display a real live mermaid.
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Never Land reading order
Ends with Blood Tide
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Book 1:Escape from the Carnivale
Dave Barry • 2006
A Never Land chapter book in which Little Scallop and her mermaid friends sneak into forbidden waters to hunt for pearls, only to cross paths with a shabby carnival ship eager to display a real live mermaid.
- 2

Book 2:Cave of the Dark Wind
Dave Barry • 2007
Another Never Land story in which James and the Lost Boys insist on exploring a mysterious cave despite warnings about a creature called the Goat Taker, drawing Mollusk girls, pirates, and treasure rumors into the mix.
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Book 3:Blood Tide
Dave Barry • 2008
In this Never Land adventure, strange changes in the lagoon turn once friendly mermaids violent, sending the Lost Boys and Mollusk girls on a dangerous quest that collides with Captain Hook and a threat to the whole i...
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Never Land FAQ
What is the best order to read the Never Land series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Escape from the Carnivale.
How many books are in the Never Land series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Never Land series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Never Land series?
New readers should start with Escape from the Carnivale, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Never Land series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2006 to 2008.