Peter Pan — J. M. Barrie

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J. M. Barrie

A brief introduction

Wendy and her brothers travel to Neverland, where flying, pirates and the promise of endless childhood await. Alongside its adventure and wonder, Barrie’s story reflects on memory, family and the bittersweet experience of growing up.

Why read it today?

Explore imagination, growing up, family through the choices, conflicts and relationships in this classic. Use the question below as a starting point for your own reading.

Ideas to reflect on

Imagination · Growing up · Family

What is worth keeping from childhood as we grow older?

Reading guidance

Children, teenagers and adults; contains dated stereotypes that benefit from discussion.

Read the book

Read free on Project Gutenberg →

This link opens Barrie’s novel Peter and Wendy, also known as Peter Pan. Special UK royalty rights apply to certain uses of Peter Pan; this reading link does not grant reproduction or adaptation rights.

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