1. J. M. Barrie was born in Kirriemuir, Scotland.
2. His full name was Sir James Matthew Barrie.
3. Older brother's name was David.
4. He had 2 brothers and 7 sisters.
5. When James Barrie was 6 years old, his elder brother died in an ice-skating accident.
6. He worked for the Nottingham Journal.
7. James Barrie moved to London, where he wrote many successful novels and plays.
8. The play's title was Peter Pan.
9. J.M. Barrie was best known for writing the book Peter Pan.
10. He died on June 19, 1937 (aged 77).