Article: Barrie, J.M. Peter Pan.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)

BARRIE, J.M. Peter Pan. Read by Jim Dale. 5 cds. 5 hrs. Listening Library. 1911/2006. 0-7393-3780-7. $36.00. Vinyl; plot, author, reader notes. JSA *

Jim Dale is such a gifted narrator/performer as he reads the original American edition of this classic work that any listener will be entranced by the story. His ability to give each character a unique voice, always fitting the character's personality to the chosen voice, is brilliant--the is truly an extraordinary reader. However, be warned: this is not "politically correct," especially with regard to the treatment of Native Americans, commonly referred to as "redskins" and "noble savages." Women are called ...

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