Peter Pan question

Though the book Peter Pan by J.M Barrie is often known as a children's book I was surprised to know that this story was originally a screen play and later adapted into a novel. Though I have heard this story many times reading it here in London brought a whole new aspect into my imagination. When the children fly to Peters home of Neverland, instead of picturing the children fly around random places in London I imagined them flying around Big Ben and the Millennium Bridge.

There is a lot of struggle in this book about the theme of growing up. Peter and the lost boys have no desire to grow up and believe running and fighting away their problems will solve that. As the story unfolds however Wendy, who never wanted to grow up discoveries that it is a crucial part of her life.

Through many adventures from meeting and getting to know indian culture, seeing the mermaids and other mythical creatures, and fighting their enemy Captain Hook these children in fact "grow" in a way with not even being aware of it. As one reads this book they become more aware of the everlasting question of what it means to
grow up.

One quote that I specially liked was " To die will be an awfully big adventure". This small but insightful quote really helped me become more aware of the concept of life and death. Recently my grandmother passed away after having cancer for 22 years. Reading this quote helped me not only understand the plot of the book more but have a better view on the adventure that everyone has before they die. Overall this was a great book and I would highly recommend it