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Peter Pan : $b [Peter and Wendy]

Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

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Fairies Fantasy literature Never-Never Land (Imaginary place) Peter Pan (Fictitious character) Pirates Category: Adventure

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This guide is for children, young readers, and adults who want to revisit a classic. The book is Peter Pan, also known as Peter and Wendy, by J. M. Barrie. It is a public-domain children's fantasy from Project Gutenberg. The story follows Peter Pan, Wendy and her brothers, the fairy Tinker Bell, and the pirate Captain Hook. Readers can enjoy the adventure and the imaginary world of Never-Never Land. They can also think about growing up, family, and saying goodbye. A good way to read is to look at chapter titles first, then follow the story and pay attention to dialogue and scene descriptions. Parents and children can talk about Peter's choice to stay a child and Wendy's changes. Please use the official Project Gutenberg page at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16 to get the legal public-domain text. Do not use unauthorized download links or pirate file-sharing sites. This guide does not claim any personal reading experience.

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