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“When a new baby laughs for the first time a new fairy is born, and as there are always new babies there are always new fairies.”

Book:Peter Pan: Top 100 Classic Novels

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Peter Pan: Top 100 Classic Novels

Peter Pan: Top 100 Classic Novels is a curated collection that brings together the timeless story of Peter Pan with a selection of the most celebrated novels from various literary periods. This compilation aims to highlight the diversity and richness of classic literature, offering readers a glimpse into the enduring appeal of these works. more

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James M. Barrie

James M. Barrie, born on May 9, 1860, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on June 19, 1937, was a renowned British novelist and playwright. He is best known for his classic children's novel 'Peter Pan'. Barrie's unique literary style and contributions to children's literature have earned him widespread acclaim. more

“I stand on the end platform of the tram and am completely unsure of my footing in this world, in this town, in my family. Not even casually could I indicate any claims that I might rightly advance in any direction. I have not even any defense to offer for standing on this platform, holding on to this strap, letting myself be carried along by this tram, nor for the people who give way to the tram or walk quietly along or stand gazing into shop windows. Nobody asks me to put up a defense, indeed, but that is irrelevant.”

Source: The Metamorphosis: And Other Stories

“I pay a bit more than lip-service to health: I don't eat chips or pre-prepared food, and it might be a comedy sacrilege to admit I do like vegetables, fruit and salad and stuff.”

Might Stuff Bits Pay Comedy Prepared Fruit Lips Vegetables Chips Salad Lip Service Sacrilege

Author:Jo Brand

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