Peter Pan : $b or, The boy who would not grow up

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Peter Pan : $b or, The boy who would not grow up

by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie

EN·~2 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

THE WORKS OF J. M. BARRIE.

1:57
2

TO THE FIVE A DEDICATION

31:22
3

ACT I

0:00
4

ACT I THE NURSERY

39:59
5

ACT II

0:00
6

ACT II THE NEVER LAND

27:56
7

ACT III

0:00
8

ACT III THE MERMAIDS’ LAGOON

16:09
9

ACT IV

0:00
10

ACT IV THE HOME UNDER THE GROUND

25:54

Description

In a quiet London nursery, a group of siblings is whisked away by a sprightly visitor who refuses to grow up. Peter, a boy who lives on the edge of imagination, invites Wendy, John, and Michael to follow him beyond the stars. The promise of endless play and a place where time stands still ignites their curiosity, and the children soon find themselves soaring over rooftops toward a hidden island.

Arriving in Neverland, they encounter a chorus of curious creatures: mischievous fairies, fierce pirates, and a mermaid lagoon that shimmers with secret songs. Peter’s loyal companion, Tink, flickers with bright light while Captain Hook, the scarred captain of the Jolly Roger, watches from the shadows. Together the youngsters explore hidden caves, hunt for buried treasure, and learn what it means to balance daring adventure with the longing for home.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (172K characters)

Release date

2026-03-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie

J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie

1860–1937

Best remembered for creating Peter Pan, this Scottish writer and dramatist had a gift for mixing whimsy, tenderness, and a touch of melancholy. His stories often draw on childhood, imagination, and the emotional pull of home.

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