In the cozy London nursery of the Darling family, Wendy, John, and Michael believe their world is perfectly safe—after all, their nurse is a prim Newfoundland dog named Nana. But a secret visitor, a boy clad in skeleton leaves with a mischievous laugh, is about to change everything.
He is Peter Pan, and when his shadow becomes detached, it’s Wendy who kindly sews it back on. In return, Peter offers an adventure beyond their wildest dreams. With a sprinkle of fairy dust from the jealous Tinker Bell, he teaches them to fly, leading them out the nursery window and past the second star to the right on a journey to the magical island of Neverland.
There, they join the Lost Boys and discover a world of mermaids, brave natives, and thrilling dangers. But this fantasy adventure for kids holds a very real threat: the villainous Captain Hook. The dastardly pirate, who lost his hand to Peter long ago and now fears the ticking crocodile that stalks him, is hungry for revenge. This unforgettable tale is an enduring story of imagination, freedom, and the magic of believing.
This beloved adventure classic is a journey to a place where childhood lasts forever.
J. M. Barrie (1860-1937) was a Scottish playwright and novelist best remembered for creating the character Peter Pan. The mischievous boy first appeared in Barrie's novel The Little White Bird in 1902 and then later in Barrie's most famous work, Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, which premiered on stage in 1904 and was later adapted into a novel in 1911. An imaginative tale about a boy who can fly and never ages, the story of Peter Pan continues to delight generations around the world and has become one of the most beloved children's stories of all time. Peter's magical adventures with Tinker Bell, the Darling children, and Captain Hook have been adapted into a variety of films, television shows, and musicals.