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Window in Thrums - the story of the "untrue son" - is about the fictional village of Thrums. The story and setting is widely acknowledged to be modelled on Barrie's home town of Kirriemuir. It was one of his earlier works which along with Auld Licht Idylls, also published in 1889, contains many...

Peter Pan, the mischievous imp who refuses to grow up, lands in the Darling's proper middle-class home to look for his shadow. He befriends Wendy, John, and Michael and teaches them to fly (with a little help from fairy dust). He and Tinker Bell whisk them off to Neverland where they encounter the Red Indians, the Little Lost Boys, pirates, and the dastardly Captain Hook.

Tous les enfants grandissent. Tous, sauf un. Le roman de James Matthew Barrie adapté par Jean-Pierre Kerloc'h. Éric Pintus incarne avec force ces mots d'une drôlerie et d'une poésie incroyables. Le dialogue s'installe entre le conteur et le jazzman Charles Mingus, révélant un Peter Pan impertinent et espiègle. Un fabuleux voyage au pays de Neverland !

DK Audio presents the beautifully adapted and sound designed audiobook of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. Originally introduced in 1902 in another Barrie novel, The Little White Bird, Peter's story was expanded as a standalone novel in 1911 and since then has been...

Embark on a magical adventure to Neverland in J. M. Barrie’s timeless classic, Peter and Wendy, narrated by Rob Sogomonian. This enchanting tale follows the Darling children as they soar into a whimsical world filled with pirates, mermaids, and the boy who refuses to grow up. From thrilling escapades aboard Captain Hook’s ship to tranquil moments in the Lost Boys’ hideout, this story celebrates the joy of imagination, the magic of childhood, and the bittersweet passage of time.

Join J. M. Barrie, the renowned author of Peter Pan, as he shares delightful and humorous tales of his experiences with smoking, all while reflecting on his decision to quit the habit. In this engaging narrative, Barrie recounts amusing anecdotes involving himself and his friends, both in relation to his beloved My Lady Nicotine and in their everyday lives. Don’t miss the charming illustrations by Maurice Prendergast that enrich this delightful text! - Summary by TriciaG

J. M. Barrie, best known for his timeless classic Peter Pan, also gifted us with the poignant tale of Sentimental Tommy. This novel delves into the life of a young boy navigating the harsh realities of growing up in the slums of London at the twilight of the 19th century. Unlike Peter Pan, Tommy cannot escape the demands of adulthood, even as he grapples with his childhood dreams amidst the struggles of his environment. This semi-autobiographical narrative invites readers to explore the intersection of fantasy and reality in a boys formative years. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Before Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie captivated readers with The Little Minister, his debut novel that delves into the complexities of life in a secluded Scottish village. This is far from a childrens tale; its a poignant exploration of love, class struggles, and societal expectations. The story unfolds as the new minister and his mother settle into Thrums, where he must navigate the delicate dynamics of respect, politics, and the wary attitudes towards the traveling gypsies. But what will happen when the respectable minister finds himself irresistibly drawn to a gypsy woman? And how will her hidden ...

In Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, J. M. Barrie introduces listeners to the origins of his most beloved creation. Here, Peter is not yet the boy who never grows up, but a baby who escapes from his home to live among the birds and fairies in the magical heart of London’s famed park. Beneath the whispering trees and beside the silver lake, he encounters wonder, mischief, and the bittersweet magic of eternal childhood.

Peter Pan is a special little boy, dressed in withered leaves, who does not want to grow up. He lives with the fairies far, far away, on the magical island of Neverland. One night, Peter Pan flies into the room of Wendy and her brothers, Michael and John. He sprinkles them with magic pollen and shows them how to ride the wind and fly. The excited children follow him to Neverland, where incredible adventures await them.

Peter Pan är pojken som vägrar att bli vuxen. I denna klassiska saga, skriven av författaren J.M. Barrie, flyger det eviga barnet Peter Pan iväg på ett oförglömligt äventyr genom Kensington Gardens i London tillsammans med syskonen Michael, John och Wendy. Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860 - 1937), var en skotsk författare och dramatiker. Mest känd är han för boken om Peter Pan. Barrie donerade copyrighten till Peter Pan och framtida inkomster från denna till barnsjukhuset Great Ormond Street Hospital i London.

Længe før Ønskeøen voksede Peter Pan op i Kensington Have i London blandt fugle og feer. Som spæd fløj han ud af sit vindue og ind i haven på flugt fra voksenlivet. Her møder han Maimie Mannering, og de bliver hurtigt venner. Maimie vil blive hos Peter, men indser at hendes mor vil komme til at savne hende, og hun må vende hjem. Kensington Have er Peter Pans legeplads, men også en gravplads for de børn, der farer vild om natten.

When Peter Pan and his fairy companion, Tinker Bell, fly in through the window of Wendy's nursery one night, it is the beginning of an adventure that whisks Wendy and her brothers, Michael and John, off to Neverland. There, they will find mermaids, fairies, pirates led by the sinister Captain Hook, and the crocodile who bit off his leg - and still pursues him in hope of the rest!

When Peter Pan flies through the Darling Children's nursery window one night, he is nearly captured and makes a hasty escape, leaving behind his shadow. Returning with the fairy Tinker Bell to reclaim it, he wakes up Wendy, John and Michael, and whisks them away to the magical shores of...