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Peter Pan

By Sir James Matthew Barrie
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Peter Pan by Sir James Matthew Barrie is a whimsical tale about a boy who never grows up. Peter invites Wendy Darling and her brothers to fly to the magical world of Neverland, where they encounter adventures with fairies, mermaids, and pirates, including the infamous Captain Hook. It's a timeless story that explores themes of childhood innocence and the reluctance to join the adult world.
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Immerse yourself in a magical tale of adventure and wonder where you can escape to a world where children never grow up. If you're drawn to timeless stories about friendship, whimsy, and the eternal spirit of childhood imagination, this classic novel will captivate your heart.

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Peter and his mischievous fairy Tinker Bell entice Wendy and her brothers to fly away with them to a magical world called Neverland. Second to the right and straight on till morning of course...

BACKSTORY: Create your own Peter Pan costume and try building a Wendy House!

The classic story of three ordinary children who go on a very big adventure with Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up

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The classic story of three ordinary children who go on a very big adventure with Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up.

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The Darling children are tucked up in bed when Peter Pan bursts into their nursery. Peter and his mischievous fairy Tinker Bell entice Wendy and her brothers to fly away with them to a magical world called Neverland. There you can swim with mermaids and play all day with the Lost Boys. But you must watch out for pirates, especially Captain Hook. And how do you find Neverland? Second to the right and straight on till morning, of course...

BACKSTORY: Create your own Peter Pan costume and try building a Wendy House!

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Peter Pan is hailed as an enchanting and deeply moving tale that captures the essence of childhood and the bittersweet aspects of growing up. It is celebrated as a timeless classic that has captivated generations, praised for its imagination and enduring charm. Critics highlight its ability to resonate with both children and adults, ensuring the story's enduring popularity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099573043

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Children's Classics

Illustration: b/w chapter headings

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 187.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 256

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Classic General Fiction Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Sir James Matthew Barrie Young Adult

About the Author

James Matthew Barrie was born in Kirriemuir, Scotland in 1860. Peter Pan was inspired by the author's friendship with the Llewelyn-Davies family. Barrie would tell George and Jack Llewyllen-Davies - the original lost boys - stories about Neverland. He originally wrote the story as a play and its first performance in 1904was a hit. Barrie then adapted the play into the 1911 novel Peter Pan and Wendy. He was made a baronet in 1913 and awarded the Order of Merit in 1922. J.M. Barrie died on June 19, 1937. Proceeds from every copy will go to benefit Great Ormond Street Hospital

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