PETER PAN (Peter and Wendy) - Literature Classics Collection, Complete Edition
ADDITIONAL CONTENT :
+ Active Table of Contents
+ Illustration from Original Book
+ The Author Biography
+ Annotations
- Summary
- Characters Lists
- Adaptations
OVERVIEW:
Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie (1860–1937). A mischievous boy who can fly and who never ages, Peter Pan, spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Native Americans, fairies, pirates, and occasionally ordinary children from the world outside of Neverland. In addition to two distinct works by Barrie, the character has been featured in a variety of media and merchandise, both adapting and expanding on Barrie's works.
SUMMARY:
Peter Pan opens in London, in the home of the slightly eccentric, but typical, Darling family. Mr. and Mrs. Darling worry about paying the bills, and cut corners to make ends meet. Hence the childrens' nurse, Nana, a Newfoundland dog who cares for Wendy, John and little Michael as they sleep, watching them protectively from her kennel in the nursery.
But who is this Peter Pan of whom the children speak? Surely he must be a figment of their imagination, appearing only in dreams? Yet to Mrs. Darling, the name brings with it a nagging sensation of youthful memories, long since muddied by adulthood.
REVIEWS:
5 Stars Review : Kathy - Christianbook.com
Peter Pan is the boy who never wanted to grow up and he never has! Peter Pan is the timeless classic beloved by children of all ages around the world. This particular edition of the book is delightful due to the oil painting illustrations which bring the story to life.This is one of my favorite books of childhood as well as a beloved family favorite.
5 Stars Review : Asher G - Goodreads
This book has really beautiful imagery and the way J.M. Barrie talks about themes of betrayals and loss with little children is amazing. Peter's character is brilliant, with his cockiness and the way he forgets things that seem so important to other people. The idea of a world where real food is interchangeable with pretend food is great as a symbol for the way Neverland sits on the verge of reality and pretend. Captain Hook's character becomes super fascinating when he starts to confuse reality with the struggles of his teenagers years. The second part of the book, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, was much less powerful and interesting. I would give that half of the book less stars, but the first half is so great that I still want to give the book five stars.
5 Stars Review : Alicia - Goodreads
I had seen all kinds of versions of this story on film, but I only read the book for the first time after I graduated from college. One day I was complaining to a coworker how disappointed I was in the book. "A dog for a nurse? That's just....stupid!" But my friend told me I needed to read it from a child's perspective. If you're a child,the idea of having an actual dog for a babysitter sounds pretty cool. Peter Pan is written like a bed-time story. It is both exciting and soothing. And, well, brilliant.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT :
+ Active Table of Contents
+ Illustration from Original Book
+ The Author Biography
+ Annotations
- Summary
- Characters Lists
- Adaptations
OVERVIEW:
Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie (1860–1937). A mischievous boy who can fly and who never ages, Peter Pan, spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Native Americans, fairies, pirates, and occasionally ordinary children from the world outside of Neverland. In addition to two distinct works by Barrie, the character has been featured in a variety of media and merchandise, both adapting and expanding on Barrie's works.
SUMMARY:
Peter Pan opens in London, in the home of the slightly eccentric, but typical, Darling family. Mr. and Mrs. Darling worry about paying the bills, and cut corners to make ends meet. Hence the childrens' nurse, Nana, a Newfoundland dog who cares for Wendy, John and little Michael as they sleep, watching them protectively from her kennel in the nursery.
But who is this Peter Pan of whom the children speak? Surely he must be a figment of their imagination, appearing only in dreams? Yet to Mrs. Darling, the name brings with it a nagging sensation of youthful memories, long since muddied by adulthood.
REVIEWS:
5 Stars Review : Kathy - Christianbook.com
Peter Pan is the boy who never wanted to grow up and he never has! Peter Pan is the timeless classic beloved by children of all ages around the world. This particular edition of the book is delightful due to the oil painting illustrations which bring the story to life.This is one of my favorite books of childhood as well as a beloved family favorite.
5 Stars Review : Asher G - Goodreads
This book has really beautiful imagery and the way J.M. Barrie talks about themes of betrayals and loss with little children is amazing. Peter's character is brilliant, with his cockiness and the way he forgets things that seem so important to other people. The idea of a world where real food is interchangeable with pretend food is great as a symbol for the way Neverland sits on the verge of reality and pretend. Captain Hook's character becomes super fascinating when he starts to confuse reality with the struggles of his teenagers years. The second part of the book, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, was much less powerful and interesting. I would give that half of the book less stars, but the first half is so great that I still want to give the book five stars.
5 Stars Review : Alicia - Goodreads
I had seen all kinds of versions of this story on film, but I only read the book for the first time after I graduated from college. One day I was complaining to a coworker how disappointed I was in the book. "A dog for a nurse? That's just....stupid!" But my friend told me I needed to read it from a child's perspective. If you're a child,the idea of having an actual dog for a babysitter sounds pretty cool. Peter Pan is written like a bed-time story. It is both exciting and soothing. And, well, brilliant.
