Tinker Bell is also a significant character. She is a fairy in Neverland. She has a complex relationship with Peter Pan and Wendy. Sometimes she is helpful, but she can also be jealous. The Lost Boys are a group of boys in Neverland who are friends with Peter Pan and interact with the girl who never grows up, like Wendy. They all contribute to the story's theme of eternal childhood and adventure in the magical Neverland.
One well - known 'the girl who never grew up story' is Peter Pan's Wendy. Wendy goes to Neverland with Peter Pan and has many adventures there. She experiences flying, battles with pirates like Captain Hook, and befriends the Lost Boys. Another could be Tinker Bell, who is also part of the Neverland world and her relationship with Peter Pan and Wendy is full of magic and jealousy at times.
When the little girl grew up, she became an excellent warrior and fought tirelessly to protect the world. She knew that she was shouldering a great mission, so she was always vigilant and cautious. Although she had been betrayed and hurt, she had never given up her pursuit of justice and her desire for world peace. She firmly believed that only through unwavering struggle could she finally realize her ideals and mission.
I'm sorry, but without more specific information about this 'girl that grew up in the everglades classic story', I don't know who the author is. There could be many local or relatively unknown authors who have written such a story.
[The recommended novel was,"Go Away, Dainty Prince Charming."] The story was about a delicate male god who wanted to cheat the heart of a highly educated girl and finally succeeded in winning her heart. Although it did not match the plot, the male and female protagonists had been relying on each other since they were young. The female protagonist was rich, and the male protagonist was also the person she liked. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗