The author of the classic children's story Peter Pan is J.M. BARRIE, a Scottish novelist and playwright. BARRIE wrote the novel in 1904 and it has since become one of the most beloved stories of all time. The story follows the adventures of the mischievous Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up, and his friends in Neverland. BARRIE's work has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and musicals, and continues to be a source of inspiration for generations of readers.