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Peter Pan : The Original Tale of Neverland, Complete and Unabridged

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For those who have never read J. M. Barrie's long, quirky & involved story of a boy who can fly, loses his shadow & talks with fairies & the girl who befriends him & learns to fly too. It's all there & I was surprised at how long it is. It could take a month of daily reading to your children to finish it!

This complete & unabridged original tale of Neverland(no, it was not ever Never Never Land!) is rich in Victorian/Edwardian England's sense of humor & propriety; of starched strangers getting to know each other across social barriers; of precious parents torn with guilt & passionate dogs bereft of duty. Of cocky young boys & mean-spirited pirates; of exotic redskins & luring mermaids & that dreadful ticking crocodile! Certainly not for the politically correct!

It is also rich in an entirely new way for Raquel Jaramillo has set Barrie's story to photographs in an immediate, fantastically textured, dreamy & magical way. This illustrator has refreshed the images to this oft-abbreviated story & revived its delightful & scary philosophies.

Psychology & political correctness aside, Raquel Jaramillo has done well with this master storyteller's greatest tale. Adults & children alike will be able to identify with the whole cast & once again become immersed in the magic.

"Second to the right & then straight on until morning..." how many nights did I slip into sleep, murmuring that phrase & dreaming I was on my way to Neverland where the Lost Boys made their homes(after all, girls were much too clever ever to fall out of their prams & get lost!)

This edition of Barrie's classic novel ushers in a new era in illustrated books. Combining photography and state-of-the-art computer wizardry with an illustrator's sensibility that descends directly from the work of such artists as N.C. Wyeth, Arthur Rackham, and Maxfield Parrish, Raquel Jaramillo has brought the tale of Peter Pan and Neverland magically to life. Children will be enthralled by the immediacy and realism of the pictures--able, finally, to see the 'real' Peter, Hook, and Tinker Bell--while adults will appreciate the artistry of her interpretations. This is the original, unabridged novel, though Jaramillo has cleverly found a way to highlight key textual points with captions that can be read aloud to younger fans. This book is a triumph, a joy for young and old alike!

This book tells the original story that started the Pan legend before TV and movies hooked it into something else. The story remains timeless as expected of a classic, but this time awesome new illustrations by Raquel Jaramillo will send parents and children to Neverland in spite of the cost. Computer graphics enhance the illustrator's classy depictions and add to the wonder of a tale that remains ageless and beautiful. The youngster inside all of us will love this great rendition that the author would have loved to read and show to his friend's children.

Harriet Klausner

I've read the story/play before getting this book, and I must say the digital images really elaborates a new wave of magic. The digital imaging photographs are great in company with the writing. The colors are fantastic and the typography really promotes the tension of the plotline. For any illustration or fine art student this is one book you must have for reference. It is like taking Disney's Peter Pan into live action, except with lesser background scenes.

This is a wonderful book. It is the complete Peter Pan story WITH tons of beautiful illustrations. It really brings the story to life like I have never seen before. The text and pictures all flow together really well. You feel like you are flying through the story right along with Peter Pan. The images are fantastic. I am still trying to figure out how Raquel Jaramillo got the photographs to look so dreamlike, so magical. I hope she works her magic on more fairytales; I would collect them all!

Truly, I was taken aback when I first pulled this gorgeous book out of its wrappings. The illustration and pure magic that jumps out from every page will enchant children all of ages (even big kids like me!) This edition of Peter Pan was written and designed with love for the story; that is evident! You'll find a map inside the cover, showing the Lost Boys Territory, Buccaneer Zone, Deadman's Isles, among other things.

Peter Pan presented like this makes a beautiful coffee table book. You'll be anxious to read this to your children, and your older kids will engross themselves over it, too.  

This is not the Peter Pan we had growing up! I highly recommend this book to parents and children who really appreciate a classic and a keepsake.

I have always loved Peter Pan, but I've never seen any version of it that comes close to this one. Unbelievably beautiful art (or is it photography?) in a really lavish coffee table book. You actually believe children fly.

Loved it. Five stars all the way.

The book "Peter Pan" is an exceptional book for children. It opens up the world of fantasy and imagination for a child. With it's bright and colorful illustrations, the book is for sure to entertain and give a child the sense of adventure.

The book "Peter Pan" is an exceptional book for children. It opens up the world of fantasy and imagination in a child. With its bright and colorful illustrations, this book will keep a child entertained and provide them with lots of adventure.

The photography is fantastic, and I love the total story. Especially about me... NANA. Yes I am Nana in the book.( Alias Willow) I had a great time at the photo session. Everyone was so friendly and I got lots of cuddles! Everyone young and old will enjoy this beautiful book! Maybe I will consider a Paw signing!!!