Barrie first told the story of Peter Pan in the 1904 stage play and subsequent 1911 novel, the boy who wouldn't grow up has gone on to become one of literature’s most adapted characters. Until now.Since author and playwright J.M. We’ve never been attracted to Captain Hook.

The Darlings head back to Neverland in this official sequel to find Peter a changed man boy thanks to, you guessed it, Captain Hook. Peter Pan in Scarlet, 2006 novel by Geraldine McCaughrean Won’t Hook just give it up already? Back with a vengeance in this sequel, Hook goes after Wendy’s daughter, Jane. Return to Neverland, 2002 animated Disney movie And didn’t you always wonder about how he really lost his hand?Ĩ. Hook: The Adventures of a Notorious Youth, 2005 novel by J.V. I don’t think you can watch this live-action version without chiming in with, “I do believe in fairies! I do, I do!”ħ. And 5 Tony Awards don’t lie…this Broadway show was a hit. This theatrical version tells the story of how a sad, nameless boy became our beloved Peter. Who needs Pretty Woman when we can have Julia Roberts at her finest as Tinkerbell? Plus, in this version we meet Roofio (Roo-fi-ooooo!) and well, he’s just the best.Īlthough not technically an adaptation, how could we leave out the story of the man behind the Pan? This movie is great for the tissue industry, you’ll need a lot! Not a classic because of its age (can you believe this is from 1953?) but because of its magical, musical Disney perfection. It’s a heartbreaking romance between a fearless heroine and a boy who won’t grow up.

Tiger Lily, 2012 novel by Jodi Lynn Andersonīefore Peter belonged to Wendy, he belonged to the girl with the crow feather in her hair. Our personal favorite adaptation is number one, but there are a few others worth checking out as well…ġ. Since we haven’t quite figured out how to get to Neverland (which star is the second to the right?) we’ll have to settle for reading and watching all of the stories based on Peter Pan.

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