Peter and the Starcatchers

The story adds a new layer to the classic tale, and I'm curious about what inspired the authors to give Peter such a different beginning. Was this idea in the original concept from the start?

The portrayal of pirates struck a balance between menace and humor, which made the story more engaging. Did this tonal choice work for others as well?

The island setting creates such a vivid, almost magical backdrop for the story. I wonder if the authors drew from real places or built it entirely from imagination.