The Little White Bird

J. M. Barrie's The Little White Bird (1902) is a novel inspired by his friendship with George Llewelyn Davies. It follows Captain W., a childless veteran, on his visits to David and his family in Kensington Gardens. Through their friendship, David receives an education in wonder, and the Captain learns what it could feel like to be a father. Set in Victorian London, the novel follows Captain W. on his long walks through the city. The story revolves around Peter Pan, a magical boy who never grows old, lives with fairies, and never says no to adventure. The book was written for children and adults and launched Barrie's career as a popular storyteller. This edition of the book is a classic work of Scottish literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

The Little White Bird, a novel by J. M. Barrie, was inspired by his friendship with George Llewelyn Davies, the grandson of writer George du Maurier. Barrie crafted this heartwarming tale of imagination and adventure, featuring his beloved character Peter Pan for the first time. Broken into short episodes, The Little White Bird follows Captain W., a childless veteran, on his visits to David and his family in Kensington Gardens. Through their friendship, David receives an education in wonder, while the Captain learns what it could feel like to be a father. Set in Victorian London, the novel follows Captain W. on his long walks through the city. With no family of his own, he finds comfort in friendship with David, the son of a local governess. Enchanted by the Captain's vibrant imagination, David loves most of all his tales of Peter Pan, a magical boy who never grows old, who lives with fairies and never says no to adventure. One night, the story goes, a young girl is locked out of her house in Kensington Gardens past dark. Scared and cold, she finds safety with Peter and the fairies, who have gathered to celebrate life with a magnificent ball. Written for children and adults alike, The Little White Bird was the book that started it all, launching Barrie's career as a popular storyteller whose tales of the present day are filled with the wit and wonder of history's greatest fairytales. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of J. M. Barrie's The Little White Bird is a classic work of Scottish literature reimagined for modern readers.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 135 x 211 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513134086