Peter Pan

By: J. M. Barrie

Narrated by: Christopher Cazenove

Barrie works an indisputable magic on listeners of all ages in this classic tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up. As a baby, Peter Pan fell out of his carriage and was taken by fairies to Neverland. There, he can fly and is the champion of the Lost Boys and a friend to the fairy Tinker Bell. Revisiting England, Peter becomes involved with Wendy Darling and her younger brothers, all of whom accompany Peter to Neverland. The children have many adventures and vanquish the pirate Captain Hook. The Darlings eventually return home with the Lost Boys, leaving Peter Pan to his perpetual boyhood.

Since Peter Pan first appeared as a play in 1904, the boy hero has achieved mythological status in the English-speaking world. The story's emotional truths about youth, freedom, and responsibility continue to touch the heart and thrill the imagination.

James Matthew Barrie (1860 - 1937) was born in Scotland, the son of a weaver and the ninth of 10 children. His mother saw to it that he was educated, despite the family's low income. He studied at the University of Edinburgh and spent two years on the Nottingham Journal before settling in London as a freelance writer in 1885. His short stories, essays, and novels were well received, and he began to gain a fine reputation as a playwright. His most enduring work is Peter Pan, which is based on stories he made up for children in his neighborhood.

Public Domain (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Total Delight

Most of us know the story of Peter Pan and I would have missed out listening to this delightful performance had I not heard the recommendation by a famous celebrity quite a while ago. I was looking for something that would be quick listening after having listened to a particularly long audiobook. I’m a youthful 78 and this truly is a story for all ages. Christopher Cazenove did a wonderful job.

Very good VA for a great classic

It's great to go back over these classic stories and hear how the characters were really portrayed before they were sanitized and homogenized for cartoon adaptations.

Classic Story

A well narrated, classic tale.
I've always known of the book, but never read it before. It's easy to see why this tale has stuck with so many

Great Narration

It’s been awhile since I read the book. I forgot how much more this story is for adults, especially parents, than it is for children. The narrator does a great job of balancing yelling and crowing with whispers as well as singing the pirate songs.

Classic book, that is much better than the Disney

This is an amazing book. I listened to this with my daughter numerous times. It's a way different story than what you are used to with Disney. I would listen to this if I didn't have kids, but it's so wonderful to listen to this with your child.