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Peter Pan

By J. M. Barrie
Series: The Penguin English Library
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Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie follows the adventures of the Darling children—Wendy, John, and Michael—who are whisked away to the magical world of Neverland by the mischievous boy who never grows up. In this enchanting realm, they encounter the Lost Boys, the fierce Tiger Lily, and the villainous Captain Hook. The story explores themes of imagination, innocence, and the conflict between childhood and adulthood.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love stories about adventure, imagination, and the magic of childhood. With its whimsical characters, including a mischievous boy who never grows up, and a fantastical world full of pirates and fairies, this book appeals to anyone who cherishes timeless adventures and fantastical escapades.

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Twenty new titles in the much-loved and hugely successful Penguin English Library series.

All children, except one, grow up.

It was Friday night. Mr and Mrs Darling were dining out. Nana had been tied up in the backyard. The poor dog was barking, for she could smell danger. And she was right - this was the night that Peter Pan would take the Darling children on the most breath-taking adventure of their lives, to a place called Neverland, a strange country where the lost boys live and never grow up, a land with mermaids, fairies and pirates - and of course the terrible, evil, Captain Hook.

Peter Pan is undoubtedly one of the most famous and best-loved stories for children, an unforgettable, magical fantasy which has been enjoyed by generations.

The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

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Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie is often celebrated for its imaginative storytelling and the timeless theme of the innocence of childhood versus the reality of growing up. Reviewers appreciate its whimsical fantasy elements and endearing characters, particularly the adventurous Peter Pan and the darling Wendy Darling. The narrative's exploration of adventure, freedom, and the bittersweet nature of leaving childhood behind resonates well with both young and older audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241341391

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 124g

Pages: 160

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction General Fiction J M Barrie Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: The Penguin English Library

About the Author

James Matthew Barrie was born in 1860 near Dundee in Scotland. He was the son of a weaver. He was educated at Glasgow Academy, Dumfries Academy and Edinburgh University. After working as a journalist in Nottingham he went to London and wrote for various newspapers and journals there. Between 1891 and 1902 Barrie published several successful novels and plays. Peter Pan, his greatest work, was first performed as a play in 1904. Although the original idea for Peter Pan appeared in an earlier adult novel, The Little White Bird, the full 'story' version for children was not set down on paper until 1911. J. M. Barrie died in 1937.

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