Peter Pan And Wendy

by J. M. Barrie Narrated by CART Company

Overview

Adapted from James Barrie's original book, CART takes us on a whimsical, comedic, and moving journey about a Lost Boy who would never grow up. Samantha Eggar's ideal Mrs. Darling whose secret kiss no one can get, Linda Henning's Tinker Bell and her naughty fairy language, and Louis Nye as the perfect pencil-pusher Mr. Darling and his alter ego, Captain Hook, are all true to the author's intent.

STARRING: RODDY McDOWALL as James Barrie, SAMANTHA EGGAR as Mrs. Darling and Wendy, LOUIS NYE as Captain Hook and Mr. Darling, LINDA HENNING as Tinker Bell and Jane, WILLIAM WINDOM as Mr. Smee as The Never Bird, MARTY MAGUIRE as Slightly Soiled and Starkey, ADAM PETERSON as The Lost Boy, WHITNEY DICKINSON as Michael, IAN DICKINSON as John; with CART's Announcer, JOHN HARLAN; AND, PEGGY WEBBER as Peter Pan.

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 2-6-This classic tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up, his earthly friends, and their adventures in Neverland is a popular subject for illustrators. This anniversary edition contains the "original unabridged text," but offers nothing unique or fresh. The abundant small illustrations and full-page spreads decorate, rather than enliven, the story. Ingpen's artwork is a combination of line drawings and pen-and-ink and watercolor paintings. Waiflike portrayals of the children and muted, hazy colors create a nostalgic "days gone by" aura. The colors and shading also emphasize the sense of fantasy. Unfortunately, they also create emotional distance. Both the story and characters lack visual energy. Neither the playful whimsy nor the lurking dangers of Neverland come through in the art. The depiction of the battle between Captain Hook's pirates and the Indians is laden with stereotypical images. Libraries needing another version of Peter Pan have plenty of choices, including editions illustrated by Michael Hague, Michael Foreman, Trina Schart Hyman, and Arthur Rackham. This one won't be missed.-Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172409561
Publisher:	California Artists Radio Theatre
Publication date:	01/01/1984
Edition description:	Unabridged

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