Barrie's novel (Peter Pan; or, The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up)

"Peter Pan; or, The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up" is a novel by J.M. Barrie that tells the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous boy who can fly and never grows up. He lives in the magical land of Neverland, where he befriends fairies, pirates, and lost boys. The story follows Peter's adventures with Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, who he brings to Neverland. Themes of childhood, imagination, and the bittersweet nature of growing up are central to the tale, illustrating the tension between the desire for eternal youth and the inevitability of maturity.