Peter and Wendy by James Matthew

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Read a captivating story of how Peter Pan loses his shadoW and his effortstto ge

it back.

Peter Pan was a naughty and adventurous boy who

could never grow old and could actually fly in the sky!
He lovedto seek new adventures and enjoyed the
Company of his friends who were called The Lost Boys.
It was on one of the adventure-seeking days that Peter
Pan flew into the house of Mr and Mrs Darling. The
Darlings had three children--Wendy, John and Michael.
The nursemaid-dog, Nana jumpedup onseeing the boy
whohad crept in lightly through the window. But she was
quick to control the situation. She sprungat Peter so
What are some of the words that
quickly that he made an exit as fast as he could, but not
describe Peter?
before losing his shadow.
When Mrs Darlingentered the nursery on hearing Nana's barks she found Nana with
something in her mouth, and was surprised to see Peter's shadow!
Mrs Darling rolled the shadow up and put it away carefully in a drawer saying, "The bo)
willsurely come back for it. I just hope he does not disturb my children! We have to
be cautious." Then Mrs Darling
put the children tobed. The
night-lights were on. Nana too
settled down to sleep.
With the children tucked away
in bed, Mrs Darling gotreadyto
go to a party with Mr Darling.
There was a strange heaviness
in her heart. She went to the saw

window. She looked out and

stars.
the night sky dotted with
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Was something evil going to happen?" She said to herself, "I can sense somethina.
Oh. howIwish that Iwasn't going to a party tonight!" Michael, who was half asleep
called out and said, "Mom, can anything harm us after the night-lights are lit?"
behind her to
"Nothing, my dear," she said,"they are like the eyes a mother leaves
guard her children."

And then, Mr and Mrs Darlingleft for House No. 27 Find a word in the story that means
'beautiful'.
which was not very far.
The stars kept watching-blinking and twinkling.
stars in the Milky Way
As soon as Mr and Mrs Darling entered House No. 27, all the
screamed out, "Now, Peter! The line is clear!"
The children were asleep. Then all the three night-lights vwent out-one by one.
brighter than
However, there was another light in the room now, a thousand times
the night-lights.It went around searching
in all the drawers in the nursery, looking for
Peter's shadow. This light was actually a fairy
called Tinker Bell, wearingan exquisite gown
made of a beautiful green leaf. The veins
seemed to sparkle. Fairy dust blew all about
her as she fluttered her delicate wings.
Peter toowas in the house now. He too had
entered through the window which was
opened by the breathing of the stars.
"Tinker Bell," he called softly, closingthe window
behind him, after making sure that the children
were asleep, "Tink, where are you?" She was in a
jug for the moment, andshe liked it very much as shehad never been in a jug before.
"Oh,do come out of that jug, and tell me, do youknow where they put my shadowr
Tinker Bell said that the shadowwas in the chest of drawers. and Peter jumpedat the
drawers, Scattering their contents to the floor with both hands. In a moment ne nad
recovered his shadow, and to his delight. he foraot that he had shut Tinker Bell up in
the drawer!
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like
He thought that he and his shadow, when brought near each other, wouldjoin
with
drops of water; and whenthey did not, he was horrified! He tried to stick it on
Soap fromthe bathroom, but that also failed. Ashudder passed through Petel le
he sat on the floor and cried.
His sobs woke Wendy, and she sat up in bed. "Who are vou, boy." she said courteousy,
"Why are you crying?"
"Peter Pan. What's your name?" he asked politely.
"Wendy Moira Angela Darling," she replied.
She was already sure that he must be
Peter.
"Ok. Tell me, why are youcrying, Peter?"
"I was crying because I can't get my shadow to
stick on."
"It has come off?"
Write another term for 'politely'.
IYes."
Then Wendy sawthe shadow on the floor. "How awful!" she
said, but she could not
help smiling when she saw that he had been trying to stick it
on with soap.

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It must be sewn on," she said. "I shall sew it on for you, Peter," she said.
Andthen, Wendy sewed the shadow onto Peter's foot.
"Idare say it willhurt a little," she warned him.
"Oh, Ishan't cry." said Peter. And he clenched his teeth and did not cry; and soon his
shadow was attached to his body.
"Where is Tinkle, my little fairy?" Peter exclaimed suddenly.
"Peter," Wendy cried, clutching him, "youdon't mean to tell me that there is a fairy in
this room!"
"Yes, there is. I thinkI locked her up by mistake in the drawer! I can hear the faint tinkling!"
him.
Saying this he rushed to open the drawer and found Tinkle whowas really angry at
amazement.
Peter apologised for his carelessness. Wendy looked at Tinkle in
come with him and
Then, an idea struck Peter. How lovely it would be if Wendy could
share interestingstories about the world iwith him and The Lost
Boys!
youcan see mermaids and
"Wendy, why don't you come with me to Neverland? There
fairies."
but she
Of course, she was very pleased to be asked, What do you understand by 'an idea
struck?
said, "Oh dear, I can't. I can't fly."
"TIlteach you," Peter said excitedly.
shook them. "Wake up,"
Delighted at this idea Wendy ran to John and Michael and
Both the boys were equally
she cried, "Peter Pan has come and he will teach us to fly."
excited and woke up rubbing their eyes.
"Now, just wriggle your shoulders this way," Peter said, "and let go. Fly!
Fly!"
"Look at us! We're flying!" shouted Wendy.
Up and down they went, and round and round.
"I say," cried John, "why don't we all go out!" ran into the
home.They
It was just at this moment that Mr and Mrs Darling hurried was still shut, but
yes, it
middle of the street to look up at the nursery window; and, shadows offtthree little
the
the room was ablaze with light. They were horrified to see floor butt in the air!
figures on the curtain circlinground and round, not on the
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out
Once again, the stars blewthe window open, and that smallest star of all called
"Come out, Peter! They are back!"
"Come," he cried, and soared
el Peter knew that there was not a moment to lose.
Out at once into the night, followed by lohn and Michael and Wendy.
children
Mr and Mrs Darling and Nana rushed into the nursery but it was too late. The
had flown away!

Literature
lames Matthew Barrie was a 19th-century Scottish novelist and playwright. He studied
a journalist for
at the University of Edinburg and wrote drama reviews for a journal. He worked as
famous work Peter Pan or The
afew years and wrote for the Nottingham Journal. Barnie's most
Roy Who Wouldn't Grow Up was performed in theatres and attained great popularity.
Check Your Understanding

A. Match.

1. Peter Pan
a. fairy companion of Peter Pan
b. middle Darling child
2. Wendy

3. Tinker Bell
. youngest Darling child
d. free-spirited boy who can fly
4. Nana
e. eldest Darling child
5. Michael
f. dog nursemnaid
6. John
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B.Answer the questions.

1. "Was something evil going to happen?" She said to herself, I can sense something."
a. Whowas the speaker and why was she worried?
b. What event or circumstance led to the question about something evil
happening?
2. Who was Tinker Bell and what did she look like?
3. What did Peter try todo with his shadow after finding it in the chest of drawers?
4. "I shall sew it on for you, Peter," she said.
a. Who was the speaker? What was 'it?
b. Why did she offer to help him?
5. How did Wendyfeel about Peter's invitation and what concern did she have?
6. "Now just wriggle your shoulders this way," Peter said, "and let go. Fly! Fly!"
a. What was Peter doing here?
b. What was his intention?
C. Whose idea was it?
7. What did Mr and Mrs Darling witness when they returned home?
C. Think and answer.
1. What do youthink about Peter Pan's adventurous nature and his ability to fly?
Do you find it inspiring or reckless? Discuss.
2. How would youdescribe Mrs Darling's actions towards Peter's shadow? Do you
think she did the right thing by keeping it safe?
3. Wouldyou like to be like Peter Pan and never grow old? Why or why not? Share
your thoughts with the class.

Enjoying the Story

A. Did you enjoy the fantasy element in the story about Peter and Wendy?
What sets apart a fantasy story from a realistic storv? Fil in the bOxes WIth
examples you can think of, either from the story vou have read, or any other
story youcan think of.
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Characters Setting
Imagination
Fantasy The island called
Neverland where time
stands still
Realistic

Fantasy involves imaginative elemnents often set in a

Peter and Wendy is full of fictional elements. For fictional world. The story
imaginary island where Peter lives with his example, Neverland is an
stands still. friends. No one grows oldthere as tim

B. List other elements of

fantasy and imagination from the story.
C. PAIR WORK Draw an
outline of a fantasy character.
to the character. A nevw Take
fictional character willemerge turns to add details
developa storyline for the character. from your ideas. Now
Working with Words
A. Unscramble the words to
form the words given below.
excited "hYppy stúdy water hodse
1. meov .Meue. impertant · tirme móve adventure young
2.. nyoug
3. yaphp
4. euhso
5. decitxe
6. nrvetadeu
..huse.
7. tnrampoit .kAanled 8. ysdtu
.adenu
9. aterw
10. miet ..stucy.
Onomatopoeic Words
ime.
Onomatopoeic words are words that imitate or
they refer to.
recreate the sounds associated with
the objects or actions
buzz" hiss splash

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