“Curiouser and curiouser!” There is perhaps no better phrase than the one quoted by Alice herself to describe what awaits one in Wonderland. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the quintessential fantasy classic, contains all that one would expect to find in a world of whimsy … and even more. From fantastical creatures to uttered nonsense and gibberish, this clever novel is so very unique and so very unforgettable. Alice’s life, and yours, will never be the same after she falls down a hole while chasing a talking white rabbit and finds herself in a world that can be described none better than, Wonderland.

When citing what makes this novel work so fantastically well, one could chose the memorable characters, the clever dialogue, the magical setting, or even the utter nonsense of it all. In truth, they all work together to create a novel of epic fanciful proportions. Carroll’s masterpiece does everything that a fantasy novel should - perfectly balancing nonsense, logic, and symbolism. Few have done it as well or better. With the ever-sharp and curious Alice and a supporting cast of characters so unique and queer one will marvel at how Carroll ever dreamed them up, Wonderland will keep you wondering about it long after you have put it down. This popular children’s classic would work well as an independent read or a read-aloud and is an essential purchase for all libraries.