When Peter Pan flies through the Darling Children's nursery window one night, he is nearly captured and makes a hasty escape, leaving behind his shadow. Returning with the fairy Tinker Bell to reclaim it, he wakes up Wendy, John and Michael, and whisks them away to the magical shores of Neverland. There they meet the Lost Boys, befriend Tiger Lily and her Braves, swim with the mermaids in the lagoon and have a host of wonderful adventures. But danger awaits too, for the terrible Captain Hook and his pirate gang are determined to make them walk the plank...Abridged by Martin Jarvis, JM Barrie's timeless masterpiece is introduced by Michael Morpurgo and read by ten star actors: Kit Harrington, Martin Jarvis, Alex Jennings, Alex Kingston, Joanna Lumley, Helen McCrory, Jennifer Saunders, Juliet Stevenson, David Walliams and Zoe Wanamaker.All publisher's profits from the sale of this recording will be shared equally between The Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust (Registered Scottish Charity Number SC041382 and Company Number SC363695) and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (Registered Charity Number 1160024 and Company number 09338724).
This book has been graded for interest at 7-11 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by Penguin Books Ltd .
J. M. BARRIE originally wrote Peter Pan as a play -- its first performance in 1904 met with instant acclaim. Barrie then adapted the play into the 1911 novel Peter Pan and Wendy. Michael Morpurgo has brought together poems by writers as diverse as Spike Milligan and Stevie Smith, John Lennon and Jo Shapcott. Martin Jarvis, who has adapted the stories in this book for younger readers, first discovered Just William when he was nine years old. He made his first adaptation of a William story for BBC radio in 1973 and since then his broadcast readings have become classics in their own right. Martin is an award-winning actor who has appeared in numerous stage plays, television series and films David Walliams has become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 32 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages. https://www. worldofdavidwalliams. com/
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Peter Pan and Wendy
"Peter and Wendy" is a novel by J.M. Barrie, first published in 1911, and it is a more well-known version of the Peter Pan story than "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens." Here's a plot summary of "Peter and Wendy," which is often simply referred to as "Peter Pan":
Introduction: The story begins in the nursery of the Darling family in London. Mr. and Mrs. Darling, along with their three children, Wendy, John, and Michael, are preparing for bedtime. Mrs. Darling tells her children stories about a magical boy named Peter Pan who can fly and never grows up. The children are fascinated by these stories.
Peter Pan's Visit: One night, Peter Pan, accompanied by his fairy companion Tinker Bell, enters the nursery through the window in search of his lost shadow. Wendy helps him reattach it, and in gratitude, Peter invites Wendy and her brothers to come to Neverland with him.
Flight to Neverland: The children, along with Peter and Tinker Bell, fly out of the nursery window and across the starry sky to Neverland, a faraway island where children never grow up. They have various adventures along the way, including encounters with mermaids, pirates, and the Lost Boys, a group of boys who live in Neverland.
Captain Hook and the Pirates: One of their greatest adversaries in Neverland is Captain Hook, a cunning and villainous pirate who seeks revenge on Peter Pan for having his hand cut off and fed to a crocodile. Hook commands a crew of pirates, including the bumbling Mr. Smee.
Tiger Lily and the Indians: The children also meet Tiger Lily and her tribe of Native Americans. They form an alliance with the Indians against Captain Hook and the pirates.
The Final Battle: The story builds to a climactic battle between Peter Pan and Captain Hook. In a final confrontation, Peter defeats Hook, who is chased by the crocodile and disappears. Peter and Wendy, along with her brothers, decide to return to London.
Return to London: Upon their return to London, the children find their parents waiting for them, but the window to Neverland is closed. Peter Pan offers to take Wendy and her brothers back to Neverland in the future, but he refuses to go with them, choosing instead to remain in Neverland and be a boy forever.
Conclusion: The story ends with Wendy, John, and Michael growing up, while Peter Pan continues to visit the nursery window from time to time, looking for children to take on adventures to Neverland.
"Peter and Wendy" is a timeless tale that explores themes of childhood, imagination, and the bittersweet passage of time. It has captivated readers and audiences for generations and continues to be a beloved story of adventure and the enduring spirit of youth.
