Michael Foreman's Peter Pan and Wendy - Hardcover

Barrie, J.M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184365136X ISBN 13: 9781843651369

Publisher: Pavilion Children’s Books, 2010

Synopsis

Lavishly illustrated by Michael Foreman. The complete and unabridged story of adventure and magic.

When Peter Pan flies through the Darling's nursery window, Wendy, Michael and John begin their amazing adventures to Never Never Land. There they meet unforgettable magical characters including the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell and the cruel Captain Hook.

J.M. Barrie's enchanting story of the boy who wouldn't grow up has thrilled generations of young readers. Peter Pan and Wendy contains all of the elements that appeal to the imaginations of young readers – high adventure, children who can fly, pirates who need defeating, and fairies with magical powers.

Featuring iconic illustrations by Michael Foreman, this lavish edition is the perfect gift book for any child who loves an adventure.

THE ILLUSTRATOR

Michael Foreman’s books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world’s leading illustrators. He has worked on a vast range of children’s books, both his own and with writers such as Terry Jones and Michael Morpurgo. His own books include 'War Boy' and 'War Game' – winners of the Kate Greenaway Award and Smarties Book Prize respectively. He has also illustrated many classics such as 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'The Wind in the Willows'

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About the Author

Michael Foreman's numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world's leading illustrators. He has worked on a vast range of children's books, and has collaborated with Terry Jones on all of his books for children. He also writes and illustrates his own books, including 'War Boy' and 'War Game' – winners of the Kate Greenaway Award and Smarties Book Prize respectively – and 'After the War was Over'. Also he has illustrated 'The Knight and the Squire" and "The Lady and the Squire',as well as the classic stories 'Peter Pan and Wendy', 'The Wind in the Willows' and 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.

Reviews

Gr 3-6–These hefty, oversize editions of childhood classics include congenial paintings executed by Foreman in previous decades. The artwork is pleasant, but not really dominant here. Though inflated in size, the books employ a traditional layout of illustrated novels with thoughtful, sparing placement of pictures and uninterrupted flow of the original texts. Gentle, often humorous interpretations of characters and events appear in one full-page scene in most chapters; occasional small views and set pieces open and conclude chapters. With paintings that beautifully complement the enduring stories, these might be welcome new editions. Not visually lavish by today's standards, but still showy, they will serve as gift items or for reading aloud in some situations. Libraries with a particular interest in Foreman's work will definitely want them.–Margaret Bush, Simmons College, Boston. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pavilion Children’s Books
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184365136X
• ISBN 13: 9781843651369
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Foreman Michael
• Number of pages: 160