Inside the story
Meet Michael Darling
Michael Darling is the youngest of the three Darling children, growing up in the London nursery with his older siblings, Wendy and John. Innocent and easily delighted, he often carries his teddy bear and is ready to follow them into the wonders of Neverland.
On the page
The youngest Darling, a small round-cheeked boy of about four with soft fair curls and wide trusting eyes. He wears striped flannel pyjamas and clutches a worn brown teddy bear under one arm. Toddler proportions: large head, short limbs.

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