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Peter Pan (Sterling Unabridged Classics) Hardcover – October 7, 2008

by J. M. Barrie (Author), Scott McKowen (Illustrator), Arthur Pober Ed.D (Afterword)

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All children except one grow up. In 1904, Peter Pan first flew across a London stage and into the bedroom of Wendy, John, and Michael Darling. Ever since, this perpetual youth has continued to delight children of all ages. Young readers will happily soar with him and his friends to enchanted Neverland, where they’ll meet Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, and the “dark and sinister” Captain Hook. It’s a tale as ageless as its beloved hero.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square Kids; Reprint edition (October 7, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1402754264
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1402754265
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 10 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 900
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches

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Elena Nikitina, born in Russia during the Soviet Union, embarked on a remarkable journey to the USA, where she sought political asylum and became a citizen in 2019. Her debut memoir, "GIRL, TAKEN," published in 2017, vividly recounts her harrowing experiences. Abducted by a gang in 1994, Elena endured eight months of captivity before escaping, surviving the First Russian-Chechen War.
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Nick Malkin is author/illustrator of the well-loved PARKY THE CAT children's series. With its "purr-fect" blend of rhyming prose, fun pictures and heart, Parky's popularity with young readers continues - with lots more to come!
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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoy, with beautiful illustrations that bring the magic of Neverland to life. They describe the story as enjoyable, classic, and thought-provoking. Many find it a good value for the price, considering it cheaper than printing the full text yourself. The edition is described as lovely and perfect, making it a true collectible. Overall, customers find the book makes them happy and brings back good memories.

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173 customers mention "Readability"156 positive17 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and enjoy. They appreciate the layout that makes it easier for children to read and understand. The wordplay is entertaining for adults, making the book a great tool in their classrooms.

"...will be answered once you read "Peter Pan," a wonderful book written for children of all ages...." Read more

"...It is worth a read, for sure." Read more

"...On top of that, he is very good in voicing different accents for the various characters so it is easy to distinguish the many personalities...." Read more

"It was a good book but Peter and Wendy definitely weren’t what I was expecting...." Read more

150 customers mention "Beauty of illustrations"135 positive15 negative

Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find them whimsical and nostalgic, bringing back childhood memories. The illustrations are expressive and work well, accurately capturing child's play and imagination. The book is described as entertaining, with a chic cover.

"...makes it stand out from other editions of this book is the beautiful illustrations...." Read more

"...It will feed your imagination, because there was one unique thing that Peter Pan could do that no other young person could do. He could fly." Read more

"...This was the perfect edition of the book in my mind. Nice enough that you want to take care of it and keep it forever, but not too nice that you..." Read more

"...I would recommend this to any Disney fan, or just a fantasy fan, quite adventurous." Read more

107 customers mention "Story quality"100 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They describe it as an enjoyable, classic fairy tale with great lines and ideas. The book is described as exciting and thought-provoking, bringing to life passages that may have gone unappreciated or not understood.

"...The rest of the story is very familiar, as we see mermaids, Lost Boys, pirates, Captain Hook, and Tinker Bell too!..." Read more

"...SPOILER END...All in all - the story is great as it is...." Read more

"...The short stories were fun and different, but the novel just drones on and on." Read more

"...That being said, this is an enjoyable story with many facets -- I will no doubt listen to it again, since I think there are things I didn't catch..." Read more

29 customers mention "Value for money"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good value for money. They say it's cheaper than printing the full text yourself, has beautiful illustrations, and is of good quality for the price. Many consider it a good addition to their personal library, an investment in encouraging reading and creative writing, and a true collectible.

"...commentaries about mothers throughout this book make it worthwhile for adults, and especially mothers, to read...." Read more

"...A great investment to encourage reading, creative writing and most especially time with your children reading together!!..." Read more

"No matter which edition of this masterpiece you read, it is well worth the time...." Read more

"...(it's probably cheaper than printing the full text yourself, which you can easily do from online sources)...." Read more

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Customers like the book edition. They say it's a lovely collectible and a wonderful classic. The edition is described as a great collection for Peter Pan enthusiasts.

"Don't get me wrong. This is a great collection for Peter Pan enthusiasts...." Read more

"...Probably. But not for $13.This was the perfect edition of the book in my mind...." Read more

"...Again a wonderful classic presented in such a way to rival the characters and plot...." Read more

"...It's perfect size for reading aloud. Very nice edition." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it enjoyable and a delight, bringing back good memories. The writing is beautiful with insight and feelings. Readers describe the book as magical, exciting, and full of hope.

"...and Carroll were great writers who used words beautifully and had insightand feeling. Children deserve art as much as adults." Read more

"Peter Pan is my favorite book of all time. It always cheers me up when I’m depressed or stressed out...." Read more

"...The world according to Peter is beautiful, dark, mysterious, and full of hope. I love this world and really enjoyed revisiting it in this telling...." Read more

"...a great tale for children and adults alike, full of magic, wonder, excitement, trepidation, and heartbreak. I got a nice hardcover copy for $4...." Read more

65 customers mention "Language"31 positive34 negative

Customers have different views on the language. Some find the writing clever and beautifully written, using original words and language from when it was written. The text is considered a nice size, easily readable but not too large. Others find some of the language difficult to understand and convoluted.

"...have given this book a 4 1/2 stars, but some of the language and terminology was lost on me..." Read more

"...Jim Dale's narration is absolutely outstanding; he is a master at voices and lends color and depth to every character...." Read more

"...I found it cumbersome to read because it was much longer than I expected...." Read more

"...The artwork is beautiful. Seriously nice looking.The text looked like a nice size, easily readable but not giant like a kids book...." Read more

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Customers find the book too advanced for their children. They say it's not written for kids under 12 and is too detailed for a child to read. The story is dark and not kid-friendly.

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"We’re only two chapters in but it’s not written for kids under 12 to understand. I highly doubt most middle schoolers would understand it...." Read more

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Stuart Dunn
Excellent edition of a much-loved children's story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
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My wife and I both grew up watching Disney films. We each have our own likes and dislikes, but one that we both enjoyed and would watch anytime is Peter Pan. When I heard that Sterling Illustrated Classics was printing Peter Pan and Wendy, I knew I had to own this book. The book begins with a foreword by David Barrie, J.M. Barrie' great-great nephew. This was a brief two pages, but was very interesting. The rights to Peter Pan were left to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (in perpetuity) so that the hospital might always thrive due to this work's popularity.

The story itself begins with background on the Darling family. We learn about how Mr. Darling got Mrs. Darling to marry him, the birth of the three children, and how finances were tight with that many mouths to feed. It is also where we are introduced to the notion of Peter Pan and Neverland. Chapter Two is the famous shadow scene, where the faithful dog Nana sees Peter Pan flying about and tries to catch him, but only manages to nab his shadow! The rest of the story is very familiar, as we see mermaids, Lost Boys, pirates, Captain Hook, and Tinker Bell too! The book ends with Wendy growing up and having a daughter who goes off to Neverland. She too will have a daughter, and that daughter will have a daughter, and the cycle will continue indefinitely.

This is a quality printed, hardcover book with a dust jacket. What makes it stand out from other editions of this book is the beautiful illustrations. I have never felt anyone has done a sufficient job of capturing the true child-like nature of Peter's character, but these illustrations of him are some of the best I have seen. If you are any kind of fan of Peter Pan, you need this book in your collection. I know I will treasure this copy for years to come!

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Derek J. Jordan
Wonderful Classic, but the Rosey Glasses have been cast off
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2011
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I have always been curious to read the adventures of Peter Pan without the 'bloated' media versions (Disney, Dreamworks, Kids Story Books, Shrek) that have floated around forever... much like Peter Pan... floating around forever (accidental analogy)

Not until my curiosity was peaked by reading about the book 'Child Thief' by Brom did I finally do it. The interest was spurned by Brom's recollections of the Pan story that caused him to actually be inspired to write his own version.

I very likely would have given this book a 4 1/2 stars, but some of the language and terminology was lost on me (some was 'translated' but I am sure I am missing some chunks of understanding due to my lack of vocabulary)

You may want to keep in mind that I am reading this .. in order to understand the adaptation that Brom created - in that light I knew what Brom got out of tiny parts of the Peter Pan story... that likely affected my minds-eye in reading it, but honestly ... hopefully ... not too much.

Initially as you enter the story, the undertone of 'horridness' begins, because there is SO much talked about how 'that night' and the regrets that the parents have over what they did, or did not do - that caused the children to be able to travel to Neverland.

Peter is much of a failure of a hero - but I think that not because he fails (many 'heroes' do this) - but because he does not seem to learn - honestly that is the truth of who he is. A boy that just wants to have fun - if he were to learn and become a respectable hero ... he would have to learn and mature, instead he gets by on his luck, and just more blind luck - calling it cleverness does not necessarily make it yours - though when done properly, you certainly can look the wise hero.

When you can completely forget that you were leading a group of children to your home, then you cannot be that great of a 'role model'. I would hate to think there were other children he found to recruit as lost boys ... to only forget them and lose them while flying over the ocean.

The fact that Peter actually 'made up' or 'said whatever was in head' coming up with the directions that 'EVERYONE' knows in order to get yourself to Neverland. It seems to me that leave five minutes before morning would make for a shorter trip based on those directions.

Now - I do not mean to try to rip this classic apart, just bring to light some things that may have been 'glossed' over for so long that we have no idea what the story really contained. I very much enjoyed the story - and gave the stars to prove it, I just never realized how dark the story behind what I saw all my life really was!

I had my suspicions - watching the tinkerbell movies - tink is kind and lovable, basically one of the better fairies - yet in the original story (and this was in the movies) she had a foul mouth - and tried to cause a murder.

Micheal (the youngest Darling - btw SPOILER ALERT after this ........) killed a pirate near the end of the 'adventure' ... how is that for a young child's upbringing! Peter forgets about Tink a year after the adventure (the narration mentions that she probably died) .... what a wonderful companion? (also the part in Shrek where you see Peter trying to sell Tink... I think is entirely possible as he could have forgotten who she was... )

As well to not completely 'trash' Peter - he has his kinds streaks (with the Never Bird's eggs - and a few other times)

...SPOILER END...

All in all - the story is great as it is. Not the happy go lucky clean and cut adventure that we may have all seen and 'loved', but a story with a grand lesson. Peter does not wish to grow up... so in Neverland he forgets everything - memory is what causes us to grow. When we learn something - when we begin to understand something ... we need to make changes, because we REMEMBER!

When we make the decision to NOT REMEMBER - to NOT GROW - we become like Peter. Lost. And Alone. So afraid to move forward in life that he must 'steal' children and create adventures. Well onto the adaptation by Brom... which is promised to be even darker - more honestly - I can see it only lifting the veal a tiny bit more.

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wondermommy
Growing up is hard to do
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2014
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This is a story about a surprisingly new way to enlighten children with reference to
growing up, and Wendy found that out when she was two. Growing up was a way of life. We can't stay young forever. But there was one boy who had defied that logic. Peter Pan was that boy.
Wendy was the oldest of three children in the Darling family. John came next, then
Michael. There was also a nurse. A Newfoundland dog named Nana, who knew sign
language.
One night as Peter Pan followed Tinker Bell, a tiny fairy, to the Darling home, looking for his shadow, he found it hidden in a drawer, and was trying to put it back on with soap. Who or what hid his shadow? Was it Nana or Mrs. Darling and why? About that time Wendy woke up and was startled by him being there and offered to help him. After coming up with a surprising trick the shadow stuck.
Once Peter heard what a wonderful story teller Wendy was he wanted her and the boys to come to Neverland and tell her stories to the other children. He told her it was a magical place filled with adventure and where a child would never grow up. So the three children followed Peter to Neverland. But while they were there, bad things began to happen, like adventures with pirates and indian attacks. Wendy and the boys began to miss home and wanted to go back.But after a little while they began to forget about home and their parents.

Will the three children ever make it back home again, or will they have to stay forever in Neverland? These and many more questions will be answered once you read "Peter Pan," a wonderful book written for children of all ages. It will feed your imagination, because there was one unique thing that Peter Pan could do that no other young person could do. He could fly.

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Livro peter pan
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Livro ótimo, chegou bem embalado tudo certinho.

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Short Book, Nice Story
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The condition of the book was very good.

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Reviewed in Turkey on October 10, 2024
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¡Preciosa edición de Peter Pan con una presentación preciosa de lujo y muy suave y cómoda!
Reviewed in Spain on November 5, 2016
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¡Preciosa edición estadounidense americana en inglés hecha e impresa en Los Estados Unidos de América (Nueva York) de Peter Pan con una presentación preciosa de lujo (portada, contraportada, lomo,etc...) y muy suave y cómoda de llevar de bolsillo!. Lo único negativo es que no tiene ninguna ilustración o dibujo pero aún así, ¡compra muy recomendable! . ¡Ha llegado al día siguiente de haberla comprado!. ¡Muy recomendable!. ¡Un 10!.

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For children and adults alike.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2015
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This is one of my favourite children's books. It has everything you want in a children's book: adventure, magic, pirates, fairies, etc. However, if you haven't already, read it as an adult and you will be able to see that the book has a much darker tone. You can begin to see Peter as a much more sinister character. He's impatient, selfish, and a bit of a sociopath - all the things that should be implicated when presenting a child who never grows up. It really makes the book a lot more interesting for adults, while it isn't so obvious that children can't enjoy it too.

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