"What was that?" cried Hook. "Two," said Slightly solemnly. The Italian Cecco hesitated for a moment and then swung into the cabin. He tottered out, haggard. "What's the matter with Bill Jukes, you dog?" hissed Hook, towering over him. "The matter wi' him is he's dead, stabbed," replied Cecco in a hollow voice. "Bill Jukes dead!" cried the startled pirates. "The cabin's as black as a pit," Cecco said, almost gibbering, "but there is something terrible in there: the thing you heard crowing." The exultation of the boys, the lowering looks of the pirates, both were seen by Hook.

The wretched prisoners were dragged from the hold, all except Wendy, and ranged in line in front of him. For a time he seemed unconscious of their presence. He lolled at his ease, humming, not unmelodiously, snatches of a rude song, and fingering a pack of cards. Ever and anon the light from his cigar gave a touch of colour to his face. "Now then, bullies," he said briskly, "six of you walk the plank to-night, but I have room for two cabin boys. Which of you is it to be?" "Don't irritate him unnecessarily," had been Wendy's instructions in the hold; so Tootles stepped forward politely. Tootles hated the idea of signing under such a man, but an instinct told him that it would be prudent to lay the responsibility on an absent person; and though a somewhat silly boy, he knew that mothers alone are always willing to be the buffer. All children know this about mothers, and despise them for it, but make constant use of it. So Tootles explained prudently, "You see, sir, I don't think my mother would like me to be a pirate. Would your mother like you to be a pirate, Slightly?"

This carefully crafted eBook: "The Complete Peter Pan Adventures (7 Books & Original Illustrations)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This eBook is a complete collection of all Peter Pan Adventures written by James Matthew Barrie as well as other Peter Pan works written by other authors. It also includes the novel in which Peter Pan was first presented (The Little White Bird) even before the first and most famous Peter Pan story was written. Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up or Peter and Wendy is J.M. Barrie's most famous work, tells the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous little boy who can fly, and his adventures on the island of Neverland with Wendy Darling and her brothers, the fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, the Indian princess Tiger Lily, and the pirate Captain Hook. The play and novel were inspired by Barrie's friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family. Barrie continued to revise the play for years after its debut; the novel reflects one version of the story. Content:1. The Little White Bird (1902)2. Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up (1904)- The Play3. Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (1906)4. When Wendy Grew Up (1908)5. Peter and Wendy (1911)- The Novel6. The Peter Pan alphabet (1907) by Oliver Herford7. The Story of Peter Pan Retold from the Fairy Play (1915) by Daniel O'connor.

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Peter Pan Adventures Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens Peter and Wendy Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up When Wendy Grew Up Novels Better Dead When a Man's Single Auld Licht Idylls A Window in Thrums The Little Minister Sentimental Tommy Tommy and Grizel The Little White Bird A Tillyloss Scandal Life in a Country Manse Lady's Shoe Short Stories A Holiday in Bed and Other Sketches Two of Them and Other Stories Other Short Stories Inconsiderate Waiter The Courting of T'Nowhead's Bell Dite Deuchars The Minister's Gown Shutting a Map An Invalid in Lodgings The Mystery of Time-Tables Mending the Clock The Biggest Box in the World The Coming Dramatist The Result of a Tramp The Other "Times" How Gavin Birse Put it to Mag Lownie The Late Sherlock Holmes Plays Ibsen's Ghost Jane Annie Walker, London The Professor's Love Story The Little Minister The Wedding Guest Little Mary Quality Street The Admirable Crichton What Every Woman Knows Der Tag (The Tragic Man) Dear Brutus Alice Sit-by-the-Fire A Kiss for Cinderella Half an Hour Seven Women Old Friends Mary Rose Pantaloon The Twelve-Pound Look Rosalind The Will The Old Lady Shows Her Medals The New Word Barbara's Wedding A Well-Remembered Voice Essays Neither Dorking Nor The Abbey Charles Frohman: A Tribute Courage Preface to The Young Visiters The Man from Nowhere Woman and the Press A Plea for Smaller Books Boy's Books The Lost Works of George Meredith The Humor of Dickens Ndintpile Pont Q What is Scott's Best Novel? Memoirs Margaret Ogilvy An Edinburgh Eleven My Lady Nicotine Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) is one of the greatest Scottish novelists and playwrights, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan.

J. M. Barrie's 'Ultimate Collection' showcases the breadth of his literary talent through 14 novels, over 80 short stories, plays, and essays, all illustrated for a visually captivating experience. Barrie's signature whimsical and imaginative style shines through in each piece, exploring themes of childhood, the power of imagination, and the complexity of human relationships. The collection provides a comprehensive look into Barrie's world, revealing his unparalleled storytelling skills and his ability to captivate readers of all ages. Set in a unique literary context, Barrie's works continue to resonate with readers today, showcasing timeless themes and characters that have stood the test of time. James Matthew Barrie's own childhood experiences and his fascination with the world of fantasy and make-believe are evident in the enchanting narratives found within this collection. His background as a playwright and novelist influenced his writing style, creating stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. Barrie's deep understanding of human nature and his ability to convey universal emotions make his work a must-read for anyone seeking to explore the complexities of the human experience. Fans of classic literature and those who appreciate the art of storytelling will find J. M. Barrie's 'Ultimate Collection' a delightful and illuminating addition to their library, offering a rich tapestry of tales that continue to inspire and enchant readers worldwide.

This comprehensive eBook presents the most complete edition of J. M. Barrie's works possible in the US, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (13MB Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Barrie's life and works * Special PETER PAN section, with images and links to all the Peter Pan mythos texts * Concise introductions to the novels and other works * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the Edwardian texts * Excellent formatting of the works * Famous works such as PETER PAN are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * 25 plays, including rare dramatic works like IBSEN’S GHOST and WALKER, LONDON, appearing for the first time in digital print * Includes Barrie's non-fiction essays and prefaces * Features Barrie’s affection memoir of his mother * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: to comply with US copyright restrictions, the novella FAREWELL MISS JULIE LOGAN, five late plays, Barrie's speeches and his final memoir THE GREENWOOD HAT cannot appear in this edition. Once new texts enter the US public domain, they will be added as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Peter Pan Works The Novels AULD LICHT IDYLLS BETTER DEAD WHEN A MAN’S SINGLE A WINDOW IN THRUMS THE LITTLE MINISTER SENTIMENTAL TOMMY TOMMY AND GRIZEL THE LITTLE WHITE BIRD PETER PAN IN KENSINGTON GARDENS PETER AND WENDY The Novella A TILLYLOSS SCANDAL The Short Story Collections A HOLIDAY IN BED AND OTHER SKETCHES TWO OF THEM ECHOES OF THE WAR The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Plays IBSEN’S GHOST WALKER, LONDON JANE ANNIE THE PROFESSOR’S LOVE STORY THE LITTLE MINISTER THE WEDDING GUEST QUALITY STREET THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON LITTLE MARY PETER PAN ALICE SIT-BY-THE-FIRE WHAT EVERY WOMAN KNOWS OLD FRIENDS WHEN WENDY GREW UP – AN AFTERTHOUGHT PANTALOON THE TWELVE-POUND LOOK ROSALIND THE WILL HALF AN HOUR THE NEW WORD A KISS FOR CINDERELLA SEVEN WOMEN DER TAG (THE TRAGIC MAN) THE OLD LADY SHOWS HER MEDALS DEAR BRUTUS The Non-Fiction AN EDINBURGH ELEVEN MY LADY NICOTINE THE BOY CASTAWAYS OF BLACK LAKE ISLAND CHARLES FROHMAN: A TRIBUTE NEITHER DORKING NOR THE ABBEY PREFACE TO THE YOUNG VISITERS The Memoir MARGARET OGILVY Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles