Peter Pan

Book Code: 1111020617228

J. M. Barrie

ABOUT THE BOOK

Peter Pan is a mischievous and eternal boy created by J.M. Barrie, a Scottish novelist and playwright. He resides in Neverland, where he leads the Lost Boys and has adventures with fairies, pirates, and mermaids. With his ability to fly and refusal to grow up, Peter symbolizes youthful innocence and escapism. His character has been featured in various works, including plays, novels, films, and TV shows. Peter's appearance is often depicted as a young boy clad in leaves and vines. He is known for his boastful and carefree nature, displaying both childlike charm and self-centeredness. Peter's friendship with Wendy Darling is particularly significant, with hints of possible romantic feelings between them in some adaptations. He has the power to imagine things into existence and possesses keen senses and combat skills, rivaling even Captain Hook. Despite his joyful nature, Peter Pan is haunted by the fear of aging and eventually leaving childhood behind.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best known as the creator of Peter Pan. Born in Kirriemuir, Scotland, he moved to London, where he wrote successful novels and plays. Barrie's encounter with the Llewelyn Davies boys inspired him to write about a baby boy's magical adventures in Kensington Gardens and ultimately led to the creation of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn't grow up. The play became a tremendous success and overshadowed his other works.

CONTENTS

I. PETER BREAKS THROUGH................................. 7
II. THE SHADOW........................................................ 16
III. COME AWAY, COME AWAY! ............................. 25
IV. THE FLIGHT............................................................ 39
V. THE ISLAND COME TRUE................................. 49
VI. THE LITTLE HOUSE ............................................. 60
VII. THE HOME UNDER THE GROUND............... 69
VIII. THE MERMAIDS’ LAGOON............................... 76
IX. THE NEVER BIRD ................................................. 89
X. THE HAPPY HOME ............................................... 93
XI. WENDY’S STORY ................................................. 100
XII. THE CHILDREN ARE CARRIED OFF ........... 108
XIII. DO YOU BELIEVE IN FAIRIES? ...................... 113
XIV. THE PIRATE SHIP ............................................... 122
XV. “HOOK OR ME THIS TIME” ............................ 130
XVI. THE RETURN HOME ......................................... 140
XVII. WHEN WENDY GREW UP ................................ 149