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Alice with a Why

by Anna James Publisher: FLAMINGO BOOKS

Bestseller Critically Recognized

A new generation enters Wonderland

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Awards & Recognition

  • Bestseller

    New York Times bestseller

  • Critical praise

    Kirkus Reviews starred review

    Kirkus Reviews gave the book a starred review, calling the homage delightful.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A new generation enters Wonderland

Set in England in 1919, the novel follows Alyce, the granddaughter of the original Alice, as she discovers that her grandmother’s stories of Wonderland are more than stories. This return to Lewis Carroll’s world gives Wonderland a conflict of its own: the Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour. With familiar figures including the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat alongside the Sailor Fox, Alyce must help address the trouble and find her way home. The story connects a family’s history with a fresh journey through a fantasy setting shaped by conflict, memory, and the legacy of the original tale.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers ages 9–12 interested in fantasy and magic.
  • Readers who enjoy stories connected to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
  • Readers looking for a family-centered adventure featuring familiar Wonderland characters.

Themes

Wonderland and fantasyFamily history and legacyConflict and restorationAdaptation of a classic tale

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Book overview

A New York Times bestseller! - From bestselling author of the Chronicles of Whetherwhy and Pages & Co. series, comes a retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland wherein Alice's granddaughter finds herself tumbling down into Wonderland.

⋆"A cleverly constructed return to Wonderland...a winner through and through." --Booklist (starred review)

⋆"This homage sparkles. Delightful in every way."--Kirkus reviews (starred review)

⋆"A worthy reimagined follow-up to Alice in Wonderland, this story will delight new and old fans alike." --School Library Journal (starred review)

Journey back to Wonderland . . .

England, 1919. Alyce--with a Y--is sent to live with her grandmother, the original Alice, after having lost her father in war. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realizes that her grandmother's strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all.

Soon Alyce is tumbling down into Wonderland herself, but the place she finds is not the colorful world she's heard stories of, but a world trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland's problems and, eventually, find her way back home.

An enchanting adventure through Wonderland, Alice with a Why is both a celebration of Lewis Carroll's beloved original story and a modern masterpiece.
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