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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780805072457
ISBN: 0805072454
Label: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: October 01, 2003
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Sales Rank: 28442
Studio: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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A fabulously redesigned edition of a Michael Hague backlist classic
Peter Pan, the book based on J. M. Barrie's famous play, is filled with unforgettable characters: Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up; the fairy, Tinker Bell; the evil pirate, Captain Hook; and the three children-Wendy, John, and Michael-who fly off with Peter Pan to Neverland, where they meet Indians and pirates and a crocodile that ticks.
Renowned children's-book artist Michael Hague has brought the amazing adventures of Peter Pan to life. His beautiful illustrations capture the wild, seductive power of this classic book. This newly designed edition will be enjoyed by fans young and old alike.
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Rating:  - Great Fun
This was an interesting book, full of adventure but also has a more serious side about the need to grow up and grow in wisdom. It makes us realize the consequences of our actions and also the importance of family and friends.
The questions it left unanswered for me were:
-What school is it that Hook went to? What is known for its slouch and walk?
-The question of fairies that are unsure of their sex? Androgynous like angels?
-Forget fairies and you kill them the power of naming or unnaming
A great read for children of all ages, and if you like Peter Pan then check out Capt. Hook: The Adventures of a Notorious Youth by J.V. Hart for an introduction to Hook as a young man.
(First written as Journal Reading Notes in 1999.)
Rating: - A child again
I could not remember reading Peter Pan as a child but now that I have this book I remember I must have. With 12 grandchildren I am sure there will be alot of people reading this delightful story.
Rating:  - "To Die Would Be a Great Adventure!"
Most people think they've read - or at least know - the story of Peter Pan. The figure of the boy who refuses to grow up has become so infused in Western culture that he's taken on a life beyond his literary beginnings, starring in countless theatrical productions, movies, television series, prequels and sequels, his image used in merchandise (everything from records to peanut butter), and on several famous statues around the world (the most famous being the one in Kensington Gardens) and even providing the namesake behind a psychological condition (we've all heard of people with a "Peter Pan syndrome," referring to those who refuse to accept the responsibilities of adult life). And then there's that *other* Neverland which lends unfortunate connotations to Barrie's work.
The origins of "Peter Pan" are quite muddled, first appearing in an adult's book titled "The White Bird," after which the relevant chapters were transferred into a children's book titled "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens" (which involves Peter's escape from his home into the company of fairies who live in Kensington Gardens). From there, Barrie used the titular character in his children's play "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up," and later adapted the story into a novel called "Peter and Wendy" - though now it's usually simply titled "Peter Pan."
It's complicated, but the fact of the matter is that if you haven't read this original text of "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie, then you really don't know ... Read More
Rating: - Pure fantasy the way it should be told
Excuse me for sounding crazy and mushy, but this is truly a children's classic of the most fantastic and best sort. Is it any wonder that this incredible story has the fanatic following that it does? I have read this book several times over the course of my life and am still blown away by its sheer power.
Barry writes the story like he is speaking in a conversation with all the whimsy, character, and vocabulary of any educated British gentleman who happens to be privy to the adventures of Pan and his band. Which sadly makes this a little difficult for a read-aloud to first graders (is it just me, or is our society getting dumber and dumber?) Sigh, maybe if they were a grade up. Anyway, it is the very style of writing that instantally grabs you and pulls you to Neverland.
While the story does have a smattering of deep adult philosophies, it is primary in a "What you see is what you get" state that simply tells the story of some children, mad at their father, who fly away to Neverland to have adventures with Lost Boys, Indians, and pirates. And that's that and that is why we love it so: the simple magic of childhood. In fact, the aforementioned smattering of deep adult philosophies pretty much revolve around the longing for the magic of childhood.
Barry also provides wondrous characters--it is interesting to see just how many people are irritated with Peter Pan's cockiness (just as was Captain Hook!). Contrary to popular opinion, they are hardly one-dimensional. ... Read More
Rating: - childhood memories
i recently started looking for a copy of this novel and stumbled upon this version. i was very excited about the illustrations. the story brings floods of memories back from my childhood and it's refreshing to see that a story so old still holds merit in our society. as an illustrator, the images in this version are so striking and beautiful that it inspires me to keep a youthful perspective in all of the work that i do.
this is an amazing book! a must have for any peter pan fan!
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