Order of J.M. Barrie Books

J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) was a Scottish author who is best known for creating the fictional character Peter Pan. He is also created for popularizing the name Wendy, which is the name of Peter’s friend. Barrie would read his stories to a young Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret.

James Matthew Barrie would have his first novel published in 1888, Better Dead. Below is a list of J.M. Barrie’s books in order of when they were originally published (and in chronological order):

Publication Order of Thrums Books

Auld Licht Idylls	(1888)
A Window in Thrums	(1889)
The Little Minister	(1891)

Publication Order of Sentimental Tommy Books

Sentimental Tommy	(1896)
Tommy and Grizel	(1900)

Publication Order of Peter Pan Books

The Little White Bird	(1902)
Peter Pan	(1904)
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens	(1906)
When Wendy Grew Up	(1908)
Peter and Wendy	(1909)

Chronological Order of Peter Pan Books

The Little White Bird	(1902)
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens	(1906)
Peter Pan	(1904)
When Wendy Grew Up	(1908)
Peter and Wendy	(1909)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Better Dead	(1888)
Two of Them	(1893)
Kiss for Cinderella	(1916)
When a Man's Single	(1927)

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