Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

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ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND by Lewis Carroll

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Source of legend and lyric, reference and conjecture, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is for most children pure pleasure in prose. While adults try to decipher Lewis Carroll's putative use of complex mathematical codes in the text, or debate his alleged use of opium, young readers simply dive with Alice through the rabbit hole, pursuing "The dream-child moving through a land / Of wonders wild and new." There they encounter the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, the Mock Turtle, and the Mad Hatter, among a multitude of other characters--extinct, fantastical, and commonplace creatures. Alice journeys through this Wonderland, trying to fathom the meaning of her strange experiences. But they turn out to be "curiouser and curiouser," seemingly without moral or sense. For more than 130 years, children have reveled in the delightfully non-moralistic, non-educational virtues of this classic. In fact, at every turn, Alice's new companions scoff at her traditional education. The Mock Turtle, for example, remarks that he took the "regular course" in school: Reeling, Writhing, and branches of Arithmetic-Ambition, Distraction, Uglification, and Derision. Carroll believed John Tenniel's illustrations were as important as his text. Naturally, Carroll's instincts were good; the masterful drawings are inextricably tied to the well-loved story. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter

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Item number (ASIN): B000FCK3MI
Author: Lewis Carroll
Category: Kindle Edition
Format: Kindle Book
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Manufacturer: Old LandMark Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: April 19, 2005
Publisher: Old LandMark Publishing
Release Date: April 19, 2005

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Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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- Fast and great condition
The book arrived very quickly and even though listed as "good" quality the book was immaculate. It looked brand new.

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- Stunning artwork by Camille Rose Garcia
I can't lie... I'm an Alice junkie. I've been a fan of this story for 25+ years and have at least 15 different copies of this book. We all know the story and there's nothing new as far as that goes. What's so new and updated and original in this book are the illustrations! The pictures are so vibrant and beautiful. I don't recommend this copy for first time readers because the pictures are very loud and could be distracting from the story. But for anyone who loves this story, this book is a collector's item for sure!

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- Very briiliant book!!!
This is a very unique classic! This is a must read book for teenagers and adults expecialy, maybe a little difficult for children. It allows your mind to go on an adventure. I truely admire Lewis Carroll as he points out all the characters leaving the mind full of imagination. The peculiar white rabbit Alice follows in the tunnel leads her to meet all kinds of different characters. Alice gets bigger and smaller through out the whole book as she drinks and eats all kinds of things. The characters make you smile such as the Duchess, Caterpilar who smokes but is wise, Chesire the Cat , lobsters who love to dance, the Mad Hatter, The King and the Queen of Hearts. The end of the story just made me want to read it over again. Let your imagination go a little wild as you read this amazing, brilliant book.

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- The Artwork Really Brings This Classic to Life!
Almost everyone knows the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland. They've either read the book or seen the movies but none of the former publications quite bring Lewis Carroll's story to life like Camille Rose Garcia. The artwork in this story is fantastic! Every page pops and pertains to the scene being described in a nearly perfect fashion. After finishing this version I could not help wondering if I hadn't drifted off and visited wonderland myself. Now, obviously the art is one reason to purchase this book but let's not forget the story itself. Carroll pushes the boundaries of reality, leaving the reader as well as the characters themselves to wonder if what they have experienced is real. This is not your classic fairytale. There is a damsel in distress but she has to save herself. There are kings and queens but no princes to save the day. There is magic without spells and witches. There is life in everything from the animals to cards. There is chaos with a certain amount of order and a dose of fear. The story itself is imaginative and one of the reasons I enjoy books so much. Carroll reveals to us the magic of imagination. Garcia takes this imagination and brings it to life, making it perfect for people of all ages. You've seen Alice, but never quite like this. You won't regret this purchase!

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- The book pictured is not the book you will receive
The book received only included "Alice in Wonderland". "Through the Looking Glass" is not included in the book, even though the picture depicts that both are included. I found the book that included both stories elsewhere and purchased it. I donated the book I received from Amazon to my daughter's school library instead of dealing with the hassle of returning it.