Return to Wonderland in this extraordinary reimagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by one of our most brilliant storytellers
WINNER OF THE BLACKWELL’S CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR FOYLES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR
‘Spectacular!’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave
‘An absolute masterclass’ Hannah Gold
‘Enchanting’ Tamzin Merchant
‘Wonderful’ Cressida Cowell
England, 1919. Alyce – with a Y ''' lives with her grandmother, the original Alice, having lost her father during the Great War. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realises her grandmother’s strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all.
But the land Alyce finds herself in feels different from the Wonderland of her grandmother’s stories – for it is 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 Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland’s problems and, eventually, find her way back home.
Enter an enchanting adventure through Wonderland, featuring stunning illustrations by Matthew Land. Starring new characters and old favourites, Alice With a Why is both a celebration of Lewis Carroll's beloved original story, and a modern masterpiece.
*Includes bonus chapters from Anna’s epic fantasy, Chronicles of Whetherwhy and the original Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland*
Genre: Children's Fiction
WINNER OF THE BLACKWELL’S CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR FOYLES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR
‘Spectacular!’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave
‘An absolute masterclass’ Hannah Gold
‘Enchanting’ Tamzin Merchant
‘Wonderful’ Cressida Cowell
England, 1919. Alyce – with a Y ''' lives with her grandmother, the original Alice, having lost her father during the Great War. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realises her grandmother’s strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all.
But the land Alyce finds herself in feels different from the Wonderland of her grandmother’s stories – for it is 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 Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland’s problems and, eventually, find her way back home.
Enter an enchanting adventure through Wonderland, featuring stunning illustrations by Matthew Land. Starring new characters and old favourites, Alice With a Why is both a celebration of Lewis Carroll's beloved original story, and a modern masterpiece.
*Includes bonus chapters from Anna’s epic fantasy, Chronicles of Whetherwhy and the original Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland*
Genre: Children's Fiction
Praise for this book
"A perfect gem of a book." - Alexander Armstrong
"A wonderful reimagining of a classic for modern readers." - Cressida Cowell
"An absolute masterclass of writing - Alice With a Why is inventive, creative, tender and fun." - Hannah Gold
"Spectacular! Walks the tightrope of merging a classic with freshness immaculately, a story that will scoop up readers old and new and send them joyfully back to Wonderland. Funny, tender and oh so clever." - Kiran Millwood Hargrave
"One of the best children's books I've read in a long time. Delightful, joyful and worthy of the original." - Jordan Lees
"This enchanting tale absolutely sings, brimming with delight and joyful absurdity. I loved this Alyce: a heartfelt and hilarious return to Wonderland." - Tamzin Merchant
"This book will fill you with joy, and with love, and with hope. It is, quite simply, a masterpiece." - Chris Smith
"A beautiful and witty return to Wonderland, infused with all the nonsense, mischief and delight of the original." - Pari Thomson
"Alice With a Why is the perfect return to Wonderland - magical, moving, whimsical and very clever. Whether you are a longtime fan of Alice in Wonderland, or new to the world, you will be enchanted. I absolutely loved it." - Katie Tsang
"A pitch-perfect return to Wonderland. Alice fans will delight in Anna James's deft and clever evocation of Lewis Carroll." - Katherine Woodfine
"A wonderful reimagining of a classic for modern readers." - Cressida Cowell
"An absolute masterclass of writing - Alice With a Why is inventive, creative, tender and fun." - Hannah Gold
"Spectacular! Walks the tightrope of merging a classic with freshness immaculately, a story that will scoop up readers old and new and send them joyfully back to Wonderland. Funny, tender and oh so clever." - Kiran Millwood Hargrave
"One of the best children's books I've read in a long time. Delightful, joyful and worthy of the original." - Jordan Lees
"This enchanting tale absolutely sings, brimming with delight and joyful absurdity. I loved this Alyce: a heartfelt and hilarious return to Wonderland." - Tamzin Merchant
"This book will fill you with joy, and with love, and with hope. It is, quite simply, a masterpiece." - Chris Smith
"A beautiful and witty return to Wonderland, infused with all the nonsense, mischief and delight of the original." - Pari Thomson
"Alice With a Why is the perfect return to Wonderland - magical, moving, whimsical and very clever. Whether you are a longtime fan of Alice in Wonderland, or new to the world, you will be enchanted. I absolutely loved it." - Katie Tsang
"A pitch-perfect return to Wonderland. Alice fans will delight in Anna James's deft and clever evocation of Lewis Carroll." - Katherine Woodfine
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