Written by Kim Bussing
This was a fun story! The classic familiar tales of Peter Pan, the Princess and the Frog, as well as the Frog Prince collide to create a whole new magical tale! When I began reading this story, I thought I knew exactly how it would go, but there were twists and turns in every chapter.
In this story, the Frog Princess and Wendy Darling are the main characters that have adventures with pirates, fairies, and other magical creatures. There are mysteries and riddles to be solved to help save Neverland throughout the story. Each chapter changes from either Wendy or Lissie’s (the frog princess) point of view, which keeps you engaged as each chapter usually ends in some kind of cliff hanger.
I believe this would be a great read for students who love fantasy and adventure in the grades 4-6. With the story switching back and forth between points of view, it may be hard for some younger ages to follow. The chapters are short, which helps with keeping the reader engaged. I really enjoyed reading this book and I now want to read the author’s other books in this series.
Reviewed by Jessica Wardle, Librarian, Whittier Elementary
Review shared in September 2026
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-6
The Princess Swap: The Frog Princess and Peter Pan (or, Wendy Darling and the Secret Prince)
Written by Kim Bussing
Random House
329 pages
Release Date: July 7, 2026
ISBN: 9798217117826
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
