Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937.

Contributor:

Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens" by J. M. Barrie is a children's fantasy book written in the early 20th century. The story explores the magical adventures of Peter Pan, who escapes from being human to live among the birds and fairies of Kensington Gardens. Central to the tale is the whimsical setting of the Gardens and Peter's interactions with various characters, including other children like David and magical beings such as fairies. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Kensington Gardens, a vast and enchanting space in London. Through the eyes of a child named David, we embark on a detailed and vibrant tour of the Gardens, where the whimsical nature of childhood and the magic of the fairies intertwine. It establishes a playful atmosphere filled with unique characters and amusing events, such as the peculiar lady with balloons outside the Gardens and the adventures of mischievous boys. With charming illustrations and imaginative storytelling, readers are drawn into a world that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, setting the stage for Peter Pan's legendary escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #26998 (1910, Illustrated in Color with table of contents) #26999 (1906, Illustrated in Color with table of contents)

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_in_Kensington_Gardens

Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2008-10-24