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Synopsis
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 English children's novel by Lewis Carroll. A young girl named Alice falls through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world of anthropomorphic creatures. It is seen as an example of the literary nonsense genre. One of the best-known works of Victorian literature, its narrative, structure, characters and imagery have had huge influence on popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre.
Is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 9 and up.
A whimsical classic with absurdist humor and mild peril as Alice navigates bizarre encounters with eccentric creatures. Some surreal elements and the Queen of Hearts' threats of beheading may be intense for sensitive younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Alice through a topsy-turvy world of talking animals, mad tea parties, and impossible logic puzzles.