Peter Pan: Peter and Wendy and Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
By J.M. Barrie

Peter Pan, the "boy who would not grow up," originally appeared as a baby living a magical life among birds and fairies in J.M. Barrie’s sequence of stories,

• Amazon Sales Rank: #62019 in Books
• Published on: 2004-07-27
• Released on: 2004-07-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

About the Author
J. M. Barrie (1860–1937), born in Kirriemuir, Scotland, wrote many articles, sketches, short stories, novels, and plays. It is because of his creation Peter Pan that his reputation endures.

Jack Zipes is a professor of German at the University of Minnesota. He edited the Penguin Classics editions of The Wonderful World of Oz and Pinocchio.

Fascinating tale.
If you never read the original tale and all you know is Disney's Peter Pan, be prepared for a completely different mood. Yes, Peter Pan is the kid that didn't want to grow, the lost boys and Wendy are there, but there is a constant sense of tragedy in the novel due to Peter need of love and denial of it.
The book is masterfully written, borderline with surrealism, and very vivid imagery.

Peter Pan
I had only seen a movie of Peter Pan, but the book "Peter Pan and Wendy" is infinitely better. I am taking a course on children's literature, and this was required reading. The book has so many more details, and seems to be written more for adults than children.

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Peter Pan: Peter and Wendy and Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens

Peter Pan has always been one of my favorites. It is great for any child of any age. I have read it many times over the (50+) years. As I said, any age.