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J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy brings the promise of endless childhood into contact with the pull of home and growing older. Peter Pan draws Wendy and her brothers toward Neverland, where adventure unfolds among pirates, the Lost Boys, and shifting allegiances. Beneath the excitement, the story asks what might be gained or lost by refusing change. This collection centers on Barrie's novel, whose narrator can be playful, knowing, and unexpectedly wistful. Readers can explore the distance between childhood as it is lived and childhood as it is remembered.

For shared reading, pause over a surprising choice, an unfamiliar word, or a change in a character's fortunes. These moments give children room to make predictions and explain what they notice. Independent readers can enjoy the story at their own pace, while families can return to favorite passages together. Browse the listed editions to plan a next chapter for your home library.