Short Form (All Genres)

Your Name: Heather Jun

Title: Peter Pan Author: Mouse Works

Illustrator: Disney Storybook Art Team Publisher/Year: Disney Press/2013

Genre: Modern Fantasy

Summarize the content of the book –

A. For Fiction Form Genres—Explain the characters, the setting, theme and plot of the
book.
Characters: Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Wendy, John, Michael
Setting: The setting takes place in Never Land.
Theme: The theme in Peter Pan is wanting to remain a child and have continuous fun;
however, knowing that is not possible and people have to become adults.
Plot: Peter Pan is a boy who decided to remain a child and not grow up. He returns to
Wendy and her brothers were to collect his shadow. Peter Pan took Wendy and her brothers
to Never Land. They flew there by thinking a happy thought and some pixie dust. They saw
the Jolly Roger, Captain Hook’s ship. Captain Hook despised Peter Pan. In a sword fight
Captain Hook lost one of his hands and now has a hook. There are adventures in the book
with Tiger Lilly being captured, sword fight between Captain Hook and Peter Pan, Tinker Bell
being kidnapped, Wendy walks the plank, and much more. Wendy, here brothers, and the
lost boys return to their home and say goodbye to Peter Pan.

Explain how the book appeals to children, their interests, developmental levels, fun
illustrations etc. Give specific examples from the book:

The book, Peter Pan, appeals to children in so many ways. It has lots of action, adventure,
and fantasy within the book from sword fighting, flying, a fairy, fairy dust, walking the plank,
and much more. The book even has a Crocodile in it that swallowed Captain Hook’s hand
and a clock. Every time the crocodile comes near, Captain Hook knows because he can hear
the clock ticking.

According to Jean Piaget, in the preoperational stage, the fantasy and imaginative play help
develop cognitive skills. The fantasy and imaginative play are created in the book multiple
ways. An example is Tinker Bell and her fairy dust. The fairy dust mixed with a happy
thought allows the children to fly. Another example is Never Land. Never Land is a place
where kids can remain kids for their whole life. They never grow up. They can play and enjoy
life.

The emotion is shown well in the illustrations. The illustrations when Wendy and her
brothers are flying to Never Land show happiness on their face. Their faces have grins from
ear to ear. When the Crocodile is looking into the Jolly Roger, the Crocodile’s tongue is
hanging outside its mouth. His eyes are looking straight at Captain Hook. It makes the
crocodile look as if to say, “Ha, I am here to get you!” Captain can be seen on the ship
looking back at Crocodile, with his mouth hanging open, holding onto the ropes, looking like
he is screaming and fearful.

The illustrations are bright, inviting, and an array of colors. The illustrations bring the book to
life. The illustrations show what the text is saying and more.

Rate the book 1 2 3

Explain your rating.

I gave this book a rating of 3. I haven’t read this book in so many years. Every time I read this
book, it brings me joy and happiness. Every time I read it I see something I didn’t’ before.
This is the first time I read it to analyze it. It made me see much more within it. It has fantasy
that everyone from kids to adults can enjoy. Peter Pan is well illustrated, well written, and
brings adventure to all who crack the cover. The book is engaging and inspiring. Peter Pan
can bring imagination to life. Children can read this book and then imitate their own sword
fight, walking the plank, and so many other things that come out of this book. This is a
timeless book that will be enjoyed for many generations to come.