Ages 9+1-min guideFantasyAdventureClassic
Peter Pan
by J.M. Barrie
Good fitA good fit for most kids 9 and up, with a talk about one old-fashioned part. A magical classic. It includes sword fights and a racist depiction of Native Americans that’s worth discussing.
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What it’s about
Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up, teaches Wendy, John and Michael to fly to Neverland, home of the Lost Boys, mermaids, fairies and Captain Hook.
The ending
What might come up
ViolenceSomePirate battles and sword fights. Wendy is shot with an arrow.
Racist depictionsSomeNative Americans are shown through offensive stereotypes.
Scary momentsA littleCaptain Hook and the crocodile. Tinker Bell nearly dies from poison.
Death and lossSomeHook is eaten by the crocodile. Pirates kill many of Tiger Lily’s tribe.
LanguageA littleTinker Bell calls Peter a 'silly ass.'
RomanceA littleWendy’s crush on Peter.
Why kids like it
Flying, fairies and pirates.
Free printable quiz
- 1Who is Peter’s fairy friend?
- 2Where does Peter live?
- 3What swallowed Hook’s hand?
- 4What do the children need to fly?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
