Peter Pan, with eBook Audiobook

" Funny, weird, sarcastic -- I had no idea this book would be so enjoyable to read. Hook is downright nasty and the whole thing about Hook having gone to a great school where he was taught that good form is everything but you can only have good form when you're not aware of having good form because it's bad form to be aware of having good form is hilarious. I guess I vaguely thought that the novel Peter Pan would be just as sappy as those kids' shows with some woman pretending to be a boy on a wire. I was wrong. "

" This is one of those childhood-scarring books... illustrated in 3D using the world's most creepy AS dolls. *shudders* "

" It's hard to dislike something so simple. Beautifully written. "

" Peter Pan was my favorite book when I was a little kid. I made my mom read the book to me endless times, and when I learned to read, I read it, when my little brother was born (i was 8) I would read it to him and he loved it too. It's still a fond memory for us both, even though he's 13 now and I am 21. The perfect book for an adventurous little kid. "

" Finally got around to reading this and it was beyond adorable! I love this version more than the Disney and cartoon versions. The little details of children's imaginations and Mrs. Darling's kiss on the corner of her mouth and the darker details of the pirates were perfectly balanced and I enjoyed every second. "

" This was a surprisingly violent book for children's literature, and the violence was surprisingly casual. But it was a good story, and it made me appreciate one of my favorite movies, Hook, even more. "

" I really loved Peter Pan, Wendy, and the lost boys even Captain Hook because they are part of my childhood memories which I'll treasure until the very end. "

" The original Peter Pan is a must read for all ages. I don't know why this is considered a children's book. Disney ruined it for this generation because we can't get the animated characters out of our heads. Great read aloud for younger children but an indpendent read for middle school up to adults. "

" Ever since I was a child this has been one of my favourite books - The characters and places always bring a smile to my face, yes, even Wendy, who even as a child I disliked with a passion. I hope that more people will read this wonder of a book and read the world and people that I have been brought up loving. "

" Growing up (ironically) with many different movie, TV, and a musical version of Peter Pan, I'm glad I finally read the actual story. It's interesting to see what parts were incorporated into each version, and to see which version came the closest to the actual story. Peter came off a lot more arrogant and obnoxious than he has in mainstream media, but I guess that was to make the masses fall in love with the story of the boy who wouldn't grow up. "

" I listened to this book on CDs read aloud by Jim Dale (he reads the Harry Potter books too) and found it really enjoyable! "

" My favorite edition, the illustrations are perfect to my taste and beautifully match the already amazing text. "

" It was alright. Peter Pan was a little more willing to kill pirates than in the movie, and very self centered. Only concerned for himself and his own desires. Kind of odd. "

" Loved every minute of it!!! Can't wait to share it with my son one day!!! "

" A boy who never grew up. Because they are longer gay and innocent and heartless. It is only the gay and innocent and heartless who can fly. "

" I love James Marie Barrie's Peter Pan book :) "

" I think its very interesting that while Peter Pan is preaching about never growing up, Wendy begins to grow into her role as a mother and woman. "

" All of the illustrations by different artists make this a unique and special edition. "

" This book is one of the original classics of the story Peter Pan. I read it as a child and I was hooked on the story. "

" Interesting audio read, much darker than the Disney tale, but also more moralistic. Interesting to consider given Barrie's own personal background. "

" I love Peter Pan from my Disney books and this almost kills my childhood. My love for Peter died but I enjoy reading it nevertheless. "

" Got transported to the early 90's when I first came to know of Peter Pan through Spielberg and Disney. The book was a treat as it brought back some of the vague memories of Hook, Wendy and Tinker Bell. Apparently, the concept of the boy who'd never grow up came about through the death of Barrie's older brother at the age of 14 - thus remaining permanantly a child in his mother's memory. "

" The original Peter Pan is a must read for all ages. I don't know why this is considered a children's book. Disney ruined it for this generation because we can't get the animated characters out of our heads. Great read aloud for younger children but an indpendent read for middle school up to adults. "

" my favorite fiction character of all time "

" Christ, that book is sexist. And RACIST. And SEXIST If Harry Potter is banned in some places, I'm surprised this book hasn't been burned, for crying out loud. Although I really did enjoy most of it. But honestly. "

" the book is better than the movies "

" This was a really cute book. I read it because I had read the Peter and the Starcatchers books, which are prequels to the original Peter Pan. It was neat to see how things kind of fit together and where a lot of things from the Starcatcher books came from. I liked J.M. Barrie's wrting style; a good read! :) "

" Cute and whimsical with a humorous and gentlemanly writing style (think 1900 British man), but I'm not sure that I would read this to my children. A bit too violent and sexist for my taste. I think we'll watch the Disney version instead. :) "

" I liked this better than The Little White Bird. I haven't seen the movie Peter Pan in years but if I remember correctly the books shoes him more cocky than the movie. And a little mean spirited too. But I like that. Not a complete fairy tail ending of all happy happy sickly sweet. "

" Read with Lucy and Charlotte "

" I finally read the original after having it on my list for many years. I was charmed by the writing and am so glad I finally got to it. "

" Marvelous! I thought I didn't like Peter Pan, but how wrong I was. I loved the writing, especially at the beginning. Barrie treats the ridiculous in such a great way. "

" Truly a classic. You must read this if your only reference is to the disney version. "

" I absolutely adore this story. While reading it you feel like you are a child again, sitting on the floor as Barrie rocks back and forth in a chair telling you this incredible story about Neverland where you will find the Lost Boys and their fearless leader Peter Pan. Definitely a favorite of mine. "

" Much more violent than I expected, but exactly as violent as most little boys would expect it to be. Do yourself a favor and read it instead of watching the Disney version again. "

" The story of Peter Pan is my absolute favorite...I've been in love with the Disney movie since as long as I can remember. Finally, I decided to read the original story written by J.M. Barrie and it was just as wonderful. He has such an imagination and innocence to his writing, the reader can't help but be drawn into this heartwarming fantasy. "

" Beautifully written with much more sophistication and complexity than you'd expect! A gorgeously innocent read (except for the mention of fairies having orgies!!) "

" I really liked the way that J.M. Barrie approaches things from a very different perspective. Lots of action and humor. "

" Sort of sad. It has its moments but I think I missed the poignancy for which it's often lauded. "

" The vocabulary kept me on my toes, considering I was reading to a 4-year-old, and it was quite over her head. Peter isn't nearly as impishly likable as I thought he'd be, and Tinker Bell is downright nasty. Shows how the sensibilities have changed. "

" Remarkably pleasant. Disney castrated this story. Read this and forget the movie. "

" Not at all as magical as I expected upon first picking it up. "

" This is a work of an imagination most supreme. Beware: If you haven't read it recently, or have only seen the movie, this story WAS written over a century ago and contains strong racial stereotypes and violence, so use caution. "

" This book is full of childhood mystification I couldn't help feeling so engulfed in Neverland. I couldn't help but want to be a lost boy. But I feel like Peter needed an attitude adjustment, I also knew he couldn't be perfect and since he was eternally a little boy, I gave him a freebie. "

" Maybe now too old to read this story "

" Found that I don't enjoy reading about pirates and islands much. ;( I wanted to love this book but... I found it quiet boring. Good theme and mood though... "

" The boy who wouldn't grow up will always have a special place in my heart, and this will always be one of my favourite stories, whether it is in print, play or film form. Absolutely wonderful in every way. "

" Rereading the classic after watching the London Olympic opening ceremony. "

" I love this book like anything... that I used to read this book a thousand times for my brother... "

" I have the 1911 version. My ultimate favorite "

" I have the 1911 version. My ultimate favorite "

" Peter Pan has always been my favorite Disney movie, and it's about time I got around to reading the book! I wasn't disappointed at all. What a wonderful story! "

" This is ok, but really, see the play, which is both grander and sadder, or at least read the play. "

" Beautiful story. Surprisingly adult at times, especially those fairies! If you can get an illustrated edition, it's worth it. "

" I'd never actually read Peter Pan before and it is delightfully darker and odder than the Disney version we all know. Jim Dale did such a wonderful job narrating the book! A real treat of a listen. "

" One of my favorites when needing to escape into an alternate world. "

" Not just for children! So charming and witty. Reminds me of my days in London. "

" It's hard to dislike something so simple. Beautifully written. "

" Fantasy and adventure.Inocence and never wanting to grow up.One of my favorites when I was little.I still have the copy I got when i was around 5 or 6 years old. "

" good recommendation from tony. never liked the play (sandy duncan version) or the disney film, but the source novel deserves its classic status. the storytelling is just plain weird (in a good way). it's british whimsy, but not as i've encountered it before. "

" Adored this book as a child and still have my almost thirty year old worn copy. Love reading this one with my kids curled up in bed with me, one on each side. Such a charming book. "

" Loved this. One of my favourite Disney films and I've always been meaning to read it. I believe I got it from a charity fair last year for 50p. Money well spent. Bargain "

" I really enjoyed this book. It's pacing could have been faster but it was fun and sweet. This wasn't written to be a children's book but it's easy to see why it has. "

" one of my favorite books of all time, it's simply brilliant. just read it out loud for the second time to my children, who were enthralled from start to finish. i want to start over and read it out loud again! "

" I liked this book. It is a classic but the book is not as good as what people have done after the book. In other words, the concept that John Barrie created is far better than the actual book itself. "

" I read the 100th anniversary addition. It has many comments, annotations, and explanations. "

" This book connects me back to my childhood. It also provides a great sense of escapism that makes me wish that Neverland was a real place. I definitely recommend this if you're into classics or if you're looking to branch off into the classic literature realm :) "

" Nothing like the Disney version, but still enchanting! "

" One of my favorites when needing to escape into an alternate world. "

" I think its very interesting that while Peter Pan is preaching about never growing up, Wendy begins to grow into her role as a mother and woman. "

" Totally misrepresented by Disney, you'd be better off watching Hook to get a grasp of the real Pan. It is probably a better story for adults than children with plenty of humorous irony and wonderful characterizations of the oddities of adult humans. "

" This is by far my favorite book! "

" I absolutely love Peter's story!! "

" My 6 year old and I read this together, and I think I'm just used to the disney version. Also, the one we read was an abridged version, and it didn't make sense in alot of places... it skipped around a bit. "

" Beautiful story. Surprisingly adult at times, especially those fairies! If you can get an illustrated edition, it's worth it. "

" Christ, that book is sexist. And RACIST. And SEXIST If Harry Potter is banned in some places, I'm surprised this book hasn't been burned, for crying out loud. Although I really did enjoy most of it. But honestly. "

" This is a super quirky book. I don't know why I'm surprised (again) that Disney changed it for their version. It's sarcastic, and maybe more intended for grown-ups than kids. I enjoyed it. "

" My favorite children's classic novel. ever. J.M. Barrie was brilliant!!! "

" Classic. Knew the story but felt like I had to read it, I'm glad I did! "

" One of my favorite childhood stories. I hope to read it to my own children someday. "

" Who doesn't love Peter Pan? Awesome book x "

" ruined the disney image but opened the door to a new understanding of words like innocence "

" The only book that always makes me feel that a young boy would one day fly into my room and bring me to his magical world! Definitely a beautiful read! "

" A delightful and sadly neglected tale of Peter Pan...way better than the Disney movie. "

" before i had read this, my only knowledge of peter pan came from disney. while the movie does follow much of the plot of the book, the book is much more sardonic. peter pan, wendy, hook, mr. smee (and many others) are quite complex characters. quite enjoyable! "

" I was actually surprised at how good this book actually was. I really enjoyed Mr. Barrie's style of writing that was blunt, humourus and well put out. Also, the narrator (I listened to this book on CD) was spectacular! "

" I thought I should read this one since I read the Starcatcher Series. It was a little darker than the Disney Movie (big shock). There were a few differences from the Starcatcher books that didn't quite mesh completely, but that okay. I enjoyed this one as well and tied up the series for me. "

" Who doesn't love Peter Pan? "

" It's simply one of the most incredible books I've ever read. How I wish my childhood self had got its hands on this instead of that insipid version retold by Disney! "

" Nice little story. It was a quick read that took me back to my Walt Disney days. "

" Beautiful book. Perfectly encapsulates the mind and dreams of a child. Brings me back to my own childhood - the dark nighttime fears, the bright, beautiful dreams, and everything in between. Makes me want to go back to being a kid again and never grow up. "

" No existe mayor felicidad que la de un adulto inmaduro :) "

" Loved Peter Pan as a kid! "

" Beautiful!! It is marvelous! Simply wonderful! I'd give it more stars if I could!! It's unlike any book you'll ever read!! I'm in love with the story and it is so beautifully written it is much better than any movie made about it!! So unique and perfect in every way!! "

" Everybody knows the story, but this book is gorgeous. "

" I loved, loved, loved it! It's as if the author was in my head when I was a child! "

" What a strange and funny little tale. I enjoyed it. "

" One of my favorite stories "

" I have to say, I enjoyed reading it a lot. Although it is a children's fantasy book, it remains to be timeless. I do pity the tragic life of Peter Pan but I guess, on his part ignorance is truly bliss. :) "

" No existe mayor felicidad que la de un adulto inmaduro :) "

" It was an odd story, but I loved it! "

" Peter Pan has always been my favorite Disney movie, and it's about time I got around to reading the book! I wasn't disappointed at all. What a wonderful story! "

" This was a very cute book. I am glade that I finally read it. "

" Truly a classic. You must read this if your only reference is to the disney version. "

" This was not as childlike as I would have hoped. I read it to my girls and found I needed to edit some of it for there innocent little ears! It was worth reading though. "

" I enjoyed the audio version delightfully narrated by Jim Dale. "

" This book connects me back to my childhood. It also provides a great sense of escapism that makes me wish that Neverland was a real place. I definitely recommend this if you're into classics or if you're looking to branch off into the classic literature realm :) "

" I loved it. Beautiful Story. "

" My review will be coming soon. Although is a review that you will need to go to my blog to get the full review I will post what I can here. "

" Wonderful. Read at least once a year "

" What can I say...it's a classic story. "

" awww I love the story of Peter Pan :) "

" "Oh, the cleverness of me!" :D Sad love story though :/ "

" Such a wonderful classic. It was hard not to compare it to the Disney classic that I am so used to, but I loved it just as much or more. "

" This is a super quirky book. I don't know why I'm surprised (again) that Disney changed it for their version. It's sarcastic, and maybe more intended for grown-ups than kids. I enjoyed it. "

" My childhood book. Read it over a thousand times. "

" Still loved it after all these years. "

" I think I preferred the film if I am honest! I found the story wordy and a little dull. But then, I think I would have enjoyed it, had I still be a ten year old. "

" "Do you believe in fairies?" I will always believe. "

" Like others on here, I did not care for this. LIke the light heartedness of what I thought Peter Pan was all about, The Disney idea is much better than the inspiration it was drawn from. Think the book skipped around and never answered a lot of the story line. "

" "Do you believe in fairies?" I will always believe. "

" Like others on here, I did not care for this. LIke the light heartedness of what I thought Peter Pan was all about, The Disney idea is much better than the inspiration it was drawn from. Think the book skipped around and never answered a lot of the story line. "

" "Do you believe in fairies?" I will always believe. "

" Very interesting way of writing, but very enjoyable. "

" Very interesting way of writing, but very enjoyable. "

" Very interesting way of writing, but very enjoyable. "

" After having grown up with the Disney version, the actual book was quite a shock. Those are definitely some bloodthirsty little boys. "

" Great old classic. I love the book and the movies. It's just a fun story. "

" After having grown up with the Disney version, the actual book was quite a shock. Those are definitely some bloodthirsty little boys. "

" Great old classic. I love the book and the movies. It's just a fun story. "

" After having grown up with the Disney version, the actual book was quite a shock. Those are definitely some bloodthirsty little boys. "

" After having grown up with the Disney version, the actual book was quite a shock. Those are definitely some bloodthirsty little boys. "

" After having grown up with the Disney version, the actual book was quite a shock. Those are definitely some bloodthirsty little boys. "

" Great old classic. I love the book and the movies. It's just a fun story. "

" Great old classic. I love the book and the movies. It's just a fun story. "

" Not the childrens book Disney shows, excellent enjoyment "

" I highly recommend taking a look again at this much loved classic. It is a beautiful narration that Disney did an injustice. "

" Not the childrens book Disney shows, excellent enjoyment "

" Not the childrens book Disney shows, excellent enjoyment "

" I highly recommend taking a look again at this much loved classic. It is a beautiful narration that Disney did an injustice. "

" Not the childrens book Disney shows, excellent enjoyment "

" I highly recommend taking a look again at this much loved classic. It is a beautiful narration that Disney did an injustice. "

" I highly recommend taking a look again at this much loved classic. It is a beautiful narration that Disney did an injustice. "

" I highly recommend taking a look again at this much loved classic. It is a beautiful narration that Disney did an injustice. "

" Not the childrens book Disney shows, excellent enjoyment "

" One of my absolute all-time favorites. "

" I think Peter Pan holds the title for being my first crush i had on an imaginary character...its the main problem with girls isn't it, to love someone who is aloof and unreachable, but makes life unpredictable and fun... "

" I think Peter Pan holds the title for being my first crush i had on an imaginary character...its the main problem with girls isn't it, to love someone who is aloof and unreachable, but makes life unpredictable and fun... "

" One of my absolute all-time favorites. "

" One of my absolute all-time favorites. "

" I think Peter Pan holds the title for being my first crush i had on an imaginary character...its the main problem with girls isn't it, to love someone who is aloof and unreachable, but makes life unpredictable and fun... "

" One of my absolute all-time favorites. "

" I think Peter Pan holds the title for being my first crush i had on an imaginary character...its the main problem with girls isn't it, to love someone who is aloof and unreachable, but makes life unpredictable and fun... "

" I think Peter Pan holds the title for being my first crush i had on an imaginary character...its the main problem with girls isn't it, to love someone who is aloof and unreachable, but makes life unpredictable and fun... "

" One of my absolute all-time favorites. "

" So this was good book. A little on the strange side at times but I was actually pretty surprised how close some adaptations have been. I think it address some interesting ideas about growing up and losing the innocence of youth. I think its worth reading. "

" I absolutely loved this. I've seen several different adaptations of this story in plays and movies, but reading the book is still so good. It was a quick read and lots of fun. No wonder it's a classic!s "

" So this was good book. A little on the strange side at times but I was actually pretty surprised how close some adaptations have been. I think it address some interesting ideas about growing up and losing the innocence of youth. I think its worth reading. "

" I absolutely loved this. I've seen several different adaptations of this story in plays and movies, but reading the book is still so good. It was a quick read and lots of fun. No wonder it's a classic!s "

" So this was good book. A little on the strange side at times but I was actually pretty surprised how close some adaptations have been. I think it address some interesting ideas about growing up and losing the innocence of youth. I think its worth reading. "

" I absolutely loved this. I've seen several different adaptations of this story in plays and movies, but reading the book is still so good. It was a quick read and lots of fun. No wonder it's a classic!s "

" So this was good book. A little on the strange side at times but I was actually pretty surprised how close some adaptations have been. I think it address some interesting ideas about growing up and losing the innocence of youth. I think its worth reading. "

" I absolutely loved this. I've seen several different adaptations of this story in plays and movies, but reading the book is still so good. It was a quick read and lots of fun. No wonder it's a classic!s "

" So this was good book. A little on the strange side at times but I was actually pretty surprised how close some adaptations have been. I think it address some interesting ideas about growing up and losing the innocence of youth. I think its worth reading. "

" I absolutely loved this. I've seen several different adaptations of this story in plays and movies, but reading the book is still so good. It was a quick read and lots of fun. No wonder it's a classic!s "

" i am lucky enough to own a first edition copy of Peter Pan, its old and smelly and i love it! "

" i am lucky enough to own a first edition copy of Peter Pan, its old and smelly and i love it! "

" i am lucky enough to own a first edition copy of Peter Pan, its old and smelly and i love it! "

" i am lucky enough to own a first edition copy of Peter Pan, its old and smelly and i love it! "

" i am lucky enough to own a first edition copy of Peter Pan, its old and smelly and i love it! "

" Definitely worth reading and thus knowing the original, but I much prefer the Disney versions. It's a fairly random read at times. "

" Definitely worth reading and thus knowing the original, but I much prefer the Disney versions. It's a fairly random read at times. "

" Definitely worth reading and thus knowing the original, but I much prefer the Disney versions. It's a fairly random read at times. "

" Definitely worth reading and thus knowing the original, but I much prefer the Disney versions. It's a fairly random read at times. "

" Definitely worth reading and thus knowing the original, but I much prefer the Disney versions. It's a fairly random read at times. "

" This is a book every child should read. "

" If I could give half stars, I'd rate this one 4.5. I had never read this before and really liked it--very different from Disney, though I suppose there is no surprise there. The story is about children but adult in its themes and psychology. Both adults and children in our household enjoyed it. "

" This is a book every child should read. "

" This is a book every child should read. "

" If I could give half stars, I'd rate this one 4.5. I had never read this before and really liked it--very different from Disney, though I suppose there is no surprise there. The story is about children but adult in its themes and psychology. Both adults and children in our household enjoyed it. "

" Read this when I was alot younger. It does follow the movie better than I thought. Minus all the killing. Very exciting to think that Peter might be watching you when you tell stories to children. I think from now on I will leave the window cracked just a little so he can hear. "

" This is a book every child should read. "

" If I could give half stars, I'd rate this one 4.5. I had never read this before and really liked it--very different from Disney, though I suppose there is no surprise there. The story is about children but adult in its themes and psychology. Both adults and children in our household enjoyed it. "

" Read this when I was alot younger. It does follow the movie better than I thought. Minus all the killing. Very exciting to think that Peter might be watching you when you tell stories to children. I think from now on I will leave the window cracked just a little so he can hear. "

" This is a book every child should read. "

" Read this book! Its beautiful, your imagination can really take you anywhere whilst reading Peter Pan. Its one of those books that everyone will love and enjoy for, you know, ever. "

" Read this book! Its beautiful, your imagination can really take you anywhere whilst reading Peter Pan. Its one of those books that everyone will love and enjoy for, you know, ever. "

" I rather liked this book for a classic. It was definitely a classic book. "