Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) by J. M. Barrie: Free Read Online

Name: Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy)
Author: J. M. Barrie

Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) by J. M. Barrie is a public-domain fantasy adventure first published in 1911. You can read it free on ViralScopeHub, or download it from Project Gutenberg in several formats.

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Quick facts

Author: J. M. Barrie (1860–1937)
First published: 1911
Type: Fantasy adventure
Suggested age: 8+ · Kid-safe pick
Cost: free

What is Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) about?

Wendy, John and Michael Darling fly with Peter Pan to Neverland, a place of pirates, mermaids and lost boys who never grow up. The children have adventures and face Captain Hook, but Wendy also starts to miss home. Underneath the fun, the story is about growing up and what we leave behind.

About J. M. Barrie

J. M. Barrie was a Scottish playwright and novelist (1860–1937). He wrote the Peter Pan play in 1904 and the novel in 1911.

Is Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) suitable for children?

Pirate fights and some peril, told in a light tone. Fine for most children, with an older, wistful ending.

Free and public domain: where this text comes from

J. M. Barrie died in 1937, more than 70 years ago, so the work is in the public domain in Canada and India as well as the United States. The United States status is as listed by Project Gutenberg.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free here and at Project Gutenberg, or download it as an ebook.

Who wrote Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy)?

J. M. Barrie (1860–1937). J.

What age is Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) for?

We suggest 8+. Pirate fights and some peril, told in a light tone. Fine for most children, with an older, wistful ending.