The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew) (1860–1937).

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"The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens" by J. M. Barrie is a novel published in 1902. The story follows a childless Victorian bachelor who forms an intense emotional bond with a young boy, weaving between contemporary London scenes and fantastical tales set in Kensington Gardens. The book introduced the character and mythology of Peter Pan, a magical infant who lives among fairies after "lock-out time." Ranging from whimsy to social comedy with dark undertones, it explores fatherhood, obsession, and childhood wonder.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens
• Author credits: Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew) (1860–1937)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Adventure stories
• Fairies -- Fiction
• Kensington (London, England) -- Fiction
• Kensington Gardens (London, England) -- Fiction
• Peter Pan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

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• Category: British Literature
• Category: Novels

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