"The magical story, magically told"
Like its hero, the story Peter Pan will never grow old and retains all its power to enchant, tempt and enthral readers; how wonderful that this new audiobook version should be available for Christmas, as it is magical family listening. A host of stars take turns to narrate but it’s a particular passion project for Joanna Lumley, who is directly involved in the recent transformation of author J.M. Barrie’s childhood home, Moat Brae, into a new national centre for children’s literature and storytelling. She reads the opening chapters and therefore sets the tone beautifully for the story that follows. Young listeners will be captivated by the joyful sense of freedom and rebellion, while adults will hear the strains of melancholy and loss of innocence beneath. A story to resonate with everyone, whatever their age, and especially when it is told as well as it is here.
Listen to an extract, the opening chapter from Peter Pan, read by Joanna Lumley.
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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...
Originally written as a play, the much-loved story of the boy who could fly and his pirate adventures in Neverland with the Lost Boys and the Darling children, was first published as a novel, Peter & Wendy, in 1911. The book has gone on to sell over 85 million copies in 29 different languages, as well as being made into 13 films. Peter Pan has become a cultural icon symbolising youthful innocence and escapism.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Peter Pan and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-12 years old
Peter Pan features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Classic Literature, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Adventure Stories, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Audiobooks of the Month, Books of the Month, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers
Peter Pan is available in Paperback, Audiobook, Hardback, Ebook,
Peter Pan was written by J.M. Barrie and published by Penguin Books Ltd
