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Article: Peter Pan's gift to children continues with a sequel.(FEATURES)(CURRENTS)
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- The Christian Science Monitor
- Article date:
- December 20, 2006
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Byline: Amelia Thomas Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
LONDON -- For well over a century, a Christmas staple for children across Britain has been an annual trip to the theater to enter a magical yuletide world of villainous pirates, diaphanous fairies, and dashing heroes. But few have realized that a simple seasonal excursion to see one of Britain's best-loved Christmas plays, J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan," has for almost 80 years benefited thousands upon thousands of sick children.
Now a sequel, "Peter Pan in Scarlet," is set to continue the good work.
Peter Pan, a lovable, mischievous boy who never ages and flies with the help of ...