Why read Peter Pan?

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Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A mischievous boy who can fly and never grows up, 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…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked Peter Pan as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Sallie Tisdale

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I had never read "Peter Pan" before. Like a lot of us, I knew it as an old black-and-white television special from early childhood, and a Disney cartoon. Neither of these come close to the funny, knowing, wise, and surprising story Barrie tells. He really gets childhood and children and the way they view the world they live in, the different world that adults live in, and what it means to grow up. I laughed out loud many times and got teary at the end.

From Sallie's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Cay Fletcher

Author

Peter Pan was one of the first books that made me want to write and create my own worlds. Neverland was an escape, not only for the Darling children but for my earliest stories. It was a place to be anyone, and go on endless adventures, without the limitations of adult expectations. The characters will always be special to me. We may have to grow up, but we can always keep special places like Neverland in our hearts and strive to create worlds that generations of readers will enjoy.

One note is that while I will always love this book,…

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