I don't typically enjoy fantasy literature, which may explain why I didn't love Peter Pan. The story is a familiar one, because of all the attention it has received on the stage and in film, but there is another element added in reading the book. It is much darker and more depressing, and left me feeling dissatisfied. It seemed to me that this stemmed more from the author's internal issues than it did from the author's creative device. The writing style is interesting, though occasionally confusing, as it seems as if you are eavesdropping on a storyteller weaving a tale to a small, young audience.

Reading this was an interesting experience, one that I will probably not repeat or supply for my children. We'll stick to the movies, as they provide the story without the darkness. ( )

The illustrations in this version of Peter Pan greatly add to the charm and wonder of this classic. ( )

This is a book about a young girl Wendy who meets a shadow friend and becomes great friends. Peter a lost boy takes Wendy back to Never Land where they have a wild adventure with faries and pirates. Peter never wants to grow old and Wendy has grown up before her time.

This is a classic story that I have always enjoyed, I haven't found a version yet that disapointed me.

Children and pretend to fly and think of there happy thoughts, Share those happy thoughts with the class. Also the children could use flash lights and explore with shadows.

Strangely, I don't think I'd ever read this book before. It was a bit of a revelation in that although I was very familiar with both the play and the Disney movie, I was surprised by the amount of death which is both discussed and dealt out during the book. Although the deaths are not described in grisly detail (which would make them more easily ignored or forgotten by children), they are much in evidence.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book for the fantasy that it was and the lovely sentiments expressed about mothers and fathers and girls. As always, Tinker Bell has the best lines. ( )

I read this story to the kiddos a couple of years ago but when I saw it on the library shelf in the book-on-tape section I thought I'd give it a listen. And what a treat I had! I am now convinced that this tale is meant to be listened to, whether read aloud by a dramatic adult or as read by Jim Dale, as I heard it. He really captures the magic of this story.

Peter Pan is the boy who wants never to grow old. He lures Wendy, along with her brothers John and Michael, to come to Neverland to be a mother to the Lost Boys, the raggle taggle group of boys who follow Peter with great devotion. They have many adventures involving pirates, Indians and mermaids.

I am so glad that I listened to this one. Whenever my juvenal side needs a little attention I will be sure to seek it out once again. Highly recommend for kids and adults alike. ( )