Peter Pan
Peter Pan by James Matthew Barrie, published by Penguin Publishing Group in 1987, is a centennial edition that spans 208 pages. This classic tale invites readers to journey to Neverland, exploring the adventures and emotions that resonate within a child’s heart. The narrative weaves together elements of humor, adventure, and sadness, showcasing Barrie’s imaginative storytelling.
In this edition, readers will encounter beloved characters such as Peter, the boy who refuses to grow up, and Tinker Bell, the spirited fairy with a touch of jealousy. The story also features Nana, the Darling children’s nurse, and the notorious Captain Hook, whose encounters with a crocodile add a thrilling dimension. This work of juvenile fiction captures the essence of childhood dreams and desires, making it a timeless piece that continues to inspire flights of imagination. The book is illustrated by Sergio Martinez and includes an afterword by Alison Lurie, enhancing the reading experience.
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Generations of readers have traveled to Neverland and all the secret places of a child’s heart. A story rich in adventure, humor, and sadness, J.M. Barrie’s masterpiece remains a stirring call to flights of imagination.
With a magic and emotional appeal unmatched by any other story, Barrie’s Peter Pan speaks directly to childhood’s dreams and desires with an imaginative genius that evokes both laughter and tears. Peter, the boy would wouldn’t grow up; Nana, the Darling children’s nurse and pet Newfoundland; deliciously dreadful Captain Hook, who is stalked by a crocodile with a clock in his stomach; and Tinker Bell, “quite a common fairy,” who swears like a sailor and is murderously jealous–these characters of startling originality are rich, funny, mischievously insightful, and a joy to read about again and again. The result is a masterpiece of literature that has been working its timeless wonderment on us since it first appeared.
With an Afterword by Alison Lurie
Illustrated by Sergio Martinez
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