The Little White Bird
Or, Adventures in Kensigton Gardens
The Little White Bird, published in 1902, is narrated by a lonely, whimsical bachelor of a London club who takes a secret interest in a young couple he sees from his window and then in their small son, David, whom he takes walking in Kensington Gardens. Their friendship, the narrator's half-invented stories and his teasing rivalry with David's mother make up the book. At its center, in a cluster of chapters, the narrator tells David about Peter Pan, a baby who flew out of his nursery and lives among the birds and fairies of the Gardens. This was Peter Pan's first appearance in print; J. M. Barrie later issued those chapters separately as Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Little White Bird
The Little White Bird by J. M. Barrie can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Little White Bird online?
Yes. The Little White Bird opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Little White Bird free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Little White Bird is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Little White Bird in the public domain?
Yes. The Little White Bird by J. M. Barrie is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Little White Bird?
About 4 h 25 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Little White Bird?
The Little White Bird by J. M. Barrie is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
