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Chris Mechling's new historical novel, Peter, introduces readers to
the amazing true story behind the fairy tale of Peter Pan. The book
tells the adventures of the real boy who came to London and became
a well-known figure more than a hundred years before James Barrie
penned his classic. Peter the Wild Boy lived in eighteenth century
England, through the reigns of three kings (all named George), and
achieved legendary status in his own lifetime. He was not only a
popular figure, but also drew intense philosophical and scientific
study, and was a subject of interest to literary figures such as
Daniel Defoe and Jonathan Swift. Peter retained a youthful
appearance throughout his life, and had a joyful, intuitive spirit
that was both challenging and infectious. This imaginative
dramatization of the life of Peter the Wild Boy captures the joy,
innocence and fire of a bright, feral child living in the midst of
the Age of Enlightenment. It is narrated by the girl who perhaps
knew him best. The epic story of his life, spanning approximately
seventy years, navigates a tumultuous and thoughtful period in
English history, rich with characters. Peter is a magical, poignant
tale full of humor, love, and courage in the face of life's
difficulties. It will make you laugh, cry, dream and remember what
it means to be young.
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