Illustrated by Elisa Trimby (c1986)
C1929
Puffin Books
London
Fairy Tale
Oh! The heart-ache of growing up and looking back at the things you can no longer partake in, or even understand. Similar to the memories of an old love, the memories of childhood fade, replaced by only a dull yearning for something unexplainable. J.M. Barrie writes in the sweet fond way of a truly talented author for children: one reluctant foot in adulthood, the rest of the body and soul in youth. His story, Peter Pan, tells of the now well-loved fairy tale (thanks to Disney and the British stage) of a charmingly self-centered boy who steadfastly refuses to grow up, but still yearns for the comforts of a mother. Readers beware; the story is filled with both antiquated language and ideas. These include sexism, racism, and--dare I say it--ageism to boot. These make the book more appropriate for the older independent reader, or to the read aloud medium (with plenty of explanations!) for a younger child. Ages 10 and up. *****
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