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Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens

  • 1906 first published
  • 126 pages
  • ★ 3.3 (3 ratings)
  • 163 editions

Published in 1906, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens is a fae fiction and classic fantasy novella by J. M. Barrie. Much of the action takes place in Kensington Gardens, London, England. Key subjects include Peter Pan, peter pan, libros para niños and parks.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 37 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 163 editions across 4 languages. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 860 times in the last 30 days.

At about 126 pages, most readers finish it in 2–3 hours. It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

About Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens

"Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens" by J. M. Barrie is a novel published in 1906. It tells the story of Peter, a seven-day-old infant who escapes his London home to return to Kensington Gardens, believing he can still fly like a bird. Stranded in the magical park after dark, Peter befriends fairies and plays his panpipes at their dances. But when he attempts to return to his mother, a heartbreaking discovery changes everything, leaving Peter to navigate a world between childhood and something else entirely.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

  • Kensington Gardens, London, England

Subjects

  • Peter Pan
  • Classic Literature
  • Children's fiction
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Peter pan
  • Never-never land, Imaginary place
  • Fantasy
  • Libros para niños
  • Adventure and adventurers
  • Parks
  • Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse
  • Darling, Wendy, Fictitious character : Barrie
  • Never-Never Land, Imaginary place
  • Fairies
  • Fantasy literature
  • Kensington Gardens, London, England

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens?

Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens was written by J. M. Barrie and first published in 1906.

What genre is Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens?

It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

How long is Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens?

The median edition has 126 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

Is Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

What books are similar to Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens?

Readers who like it often enjoy Tik-Tok of Oz, The Story of the Amulet and Sky Island.

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