Peter pan in kensington garden
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1906-05-02
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Pearson PLC, Penguin Group, Ladybird Books
Abstract
"Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens" is a children's novel by J.M. Barrie, first published in 1906. It is an expansion of the character Peter Pan, who was first introduced in Barrie's play "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up."
In this story, Peter Pan is depicted as a baby who has run away from home and lives in Kensington Gardens, a park in London. The novel explores his adventures among the fairies and other magical creatures of the Gardens. Unlike the more familiar "Peter Pan" story that focuses on Neverland, this book is set in the real-world setting of the Gardens and features a different, more whimsical narrative.
The story delves into themes of childhood innocence, the allure of eternal youth, and the magical interplay between reality and fantasy. Barrie's writing style combines whimsical prose with rich illustrations, offering a charming and imaginative tale about the adventures of Peter Pan before he meets Wendy and the other Lost Boys.