J. M. Barrie 
Peter Pan 

Originally a highly popular, long-running play (1904-1913) Peter Pan is the timeless classic about a magical young boy who refused to grow old. Published as a novel known as both Peter and Wendy and The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up in 1911, the story follows Peter’s relationship with Wendy, where he eventually persuades her to join him in the fairy tale world of Neverland to be a mother to him and his friends The Lost Boys. But not all is safe in Neverland, as the Peter’s evil adversary Captain Hook tries to thwart Peter and his friend’s fun on multiple occasions. Ending in the climatic final duel between Peter and Captain Hook, this story is filled with action, adventure, family bonds, and an infamous ticking crocodile.

About the author

Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) was a Scottish playwright and novelist. While his most popular creation, Peter Pan, eventually overshadowed almost all of his other work, he is regarded as one of the greatest Scottish-born writers. A man of good nature, before his death he signed the rights of Peter Pan over to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, which continues to benefit them.