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__Alice's Adventures in Wonderland__ by Lewis Carroll



Plot:

Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world that tests the line between logic and nonsense. Following a white rabbit, Alice is led on an adventure in Wonderland where she meets talking plants and animals, frequently changes size, and nearly loses her head to the Queen of Hearts and a pack of cards. Readers follow Alice through the many twists and turns, literal ups and downs, until she lands safely back on her grass at the end.

Personal Thoughts:

There really isn't much to say about this wonderful story that hasn't already been said. First, I'll be the first to admit that I haven't read the 'original' Alice in quite along time, having merely relied on the movies to keep my knowledge of the story current. However, I recommend everyone take another trip down the rabbit hole, as Carroll's original story is even more mesmerizing the second time around. This book is definitely a foundational book for the fantasy genre, while also being a classic. Alice's adventure into a fantasy world has inspired many other writers to mimic the rabbit hole excursion in one way or another, leading new, modern characters on fantasies into unknown worlds. And while we may never exactly know why a raven is like a writing desk, it's always good to ask the question now and again.

Genre:

Fantasy

Reading Level:

Ages 9 & up

Series Information:

__Alice's Adventures in Wonderland __ has a sequel titled __Through the Looking Glass__

Awards:

ALA Notable Children's Books, Bank Street Best Books of the Year, Booklist Editors' Choice Kirkus Editor's Choice New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books New York Times Book Review Notable Books Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Publishers Weekly Best Books

Character List:

Alice: A young girl around the age of seven that falls into adventure and trouble at every turn in the magical Wonderland. Alice attempt to be quite logical and appears to be precocious for a seven year old girl, though at a deeper look it can often be discovered that despite her attempts, Alice usually has no idea what she is talking about.

White Rabbit: A fearful, furry member of the court of the Queen of Hearts. He is significant in that he is the one that leads Alice down the famed rabbit hole and eventually to the Queen. Unfortunately for the rabbit, he is never running on time.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Mad Hatter: He is... well, mad. He is a beloved character in the story, always found drinking tea, singing nonsensical songs, and generally being mad.

Chesire Cat: The disappearing, reappearing cat with the infamous smile that leads Alice (or misleads, depending on your interpretation) around Wonderland.

Caterpillar: The angry, hookah smoking insect that forces Alice to ponder larger, existential questions and eat mushrooms.

The Queen of Hearts: The unforgiving dictator that is quick to take off your head for something as simple as planting the wrong color roses.

<span style="color: #4200ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Citation:

Carroll, L. (1960). //Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass//. New York : New American Library.