Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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A classic that both adults and kids love.
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This review of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was written by Monica Wyatt
Parents need to know that constantly changing predicaments, strange creatures, and the watercolors are very child-friendly. But difficult language, Carroll's nonsense poems, and adult humor leave some children bored or confused.
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Book Summary
What strange and marvelous creatures will Alice find down the rabbit hole, and what amazing thing will happen next? The inventive language and charming fantasy make this a classic that both adults and kids love. Older ones will appreciate the satire, but some younger children are confused or bored. New illustrations are appealing to children.
Is It Any Good?
Though there are many video versions, and a lot of simplified retellings, all kids deserve to know ALICE IN WONDERLAND as Lewis Carroll wrote it. But it takes a particular kind of child to enjoy this: Complex language, nonsense, and the lack of a sensible plot are not to every child's taste. The book needs to be thoughtfully read aloud by an adult; few children will read this on their own. Read aloud, the rhythmic poems can delight kids just for their sounds and silly images.
The book works on two levels: as a delightful children's fantasy and as an impish poke in the eye to adults. Alice's strange new world remains just enough like the polite society of Victorian England that we can recognize it -- but it isn't terribly polite, allowing adults to understand much of the book as satire. Of course, kids usually don't see satire in the book; they just enjoy the nonsense. If you've forgotten how to do that, Alice can help you remember.
Publisher’s Details
Publisher: Candlewick Press, Publication date: 01/01/1865
Number of pages: 207, Price: $24.00 (hardcover)
Read Aloud: 7-10, Read Alone: 9+
Number of pages: 207, Price: $24.00 (hardcover)
Read Aloud: 7-10, Read Alone: 9+
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Everyone with different sense of humor should read this book.
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This book i read when i was 6, i thought i was the best book ever back then, and i still do now.
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I absolutely love this book. I read it as a teen, and reread it numerous times since. Great for young and old alike!
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a classic that actually is classic
some classics have been around so long that nobody but kids notice that, sadly, they are classics no longer. this is completely not the case with alice. i love it, it is timeless, and i appreciate it on a new level every time i read it.
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