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The Little White Bird
Hardcover
FantasyClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025374994
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 290
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Little White Bird is a whimsical and enchanting novel by J.M. Barrie that weaves together reality and fantasy in a series of vignettes set in Edwardian London. Narrated by a retired captain, the story follows his relationship with a young boy named David and their shared adventures through the mystical landscape of Kensington Gardens. This work is most notable for introducing the world to the legendary character of Peter Pan, who appears in several chapters as an infant who escaped his cradle to live among the fairies.
Blending humor, sentimentality, and a touch of melancholy, the narrative explores the fleeting nature of childhood and the bridges between the adult world and the realm of imagination. Barrie's prose captures the magic of everyday life, transforming a public park into a kingdom of wonder where birds are said to be the precursors of children and the night is filled with secret festivities. The Little White Bird remains a foundational text in literary history, offering a unique glimpse into the origins of one of the most enduring figures in the world of storytelling.
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