Peter: The Untold True Story
of Christopher Daniel Mechling (Goodreads Author)
Description
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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Book Details
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 220 pages
- Publisher Christopher Mechling
- Publication Date May 4th 2013
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9780989127011
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
- Scenario ['London, England', 'Hamelin (Germany)', 'Hanover (Germany)', 'Berkhamsted, England (United Kingdom)', 'Norfolk, England', 'St. James Palace, London, England (United Kingdom)', 'Kensington Palace, London, England (United Kingdom)', 'Herrenhausen Palace, Hanover (Germany)', 'Leicester House, England (United Kingdom)', 'Whitehall, England (United Kingdom)', 'Richmond Park (United Kingdom)', 'Kensington Gardens (United Kingdom)']
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