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Peter Pan
The Darling children follow a boy who never grows up out of their London nursery window and fly to Neverland. There, they meet pirates, fairies and lost boys, and have to decide whether to stay or to return home.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1911
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 176
- Format
- Book 1 of 2 in Peter Pan
Read this if you want a bittersweet classic about childhood and growing up, told by a playful narrator.
Skip this if you want a modern take, since it contains period attitudes, including a portrayal of the island's native people that reads as outdated.
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Quick answers about Peter Pan
- What is Peter Pan about?
- The Darling children follow a boy who never grows up out of their London nursery window and fly to Neverland. There, they meet pirates, fairies and lost boys, and have to decide whether to stay or to return home.
- Who should read Peter Pan?
- Read it if you want a bittersweet classic about childhood and growing up, told by a playful narrator. Skip it if you want a modern take, since it contains period attitudes, including a portrayal of the island's native people that reads as outdated.
- How long and how fast is Peter Pan?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 176 pages, first published in 1911.
- Does Peter Pan have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence.
- Can I borrow Peter Pan for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Peter Pan; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Peter Pan?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Little Prince.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Another Victorian-era story of a child's trip to a strange world, with a similar sense of play.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Another classic where a child journeys into a magical land and then decides what home is.
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The Little Prince Another short story with a child hero that is also about the sadness of growing up.
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