Oxford Children's Classics: Alice's Adventures In Wonderland & Through The Looking-glass

By (author) Carroll, Lewis
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What''s at the bottom of the rabbit hole? If you like mind-boggling adventure, then Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland is for you! Not only does this edition include the unabridged text of two Alice books, it is also full of extra material to help you get the most from the story and gives lots of recommendations for other things you will enjoy.
Description
What''s at the bottom of the rabbit hole? Wonder! Adventure! Confusion! Cake! Join Alice as she tumbles into a strange world where curious things are normal, and normal things are . . . curiouser! Oxford Children''s Classics present not only the original and unabridged stories of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass in one beautiful new edition, but also help you to discover a whole world of new adventures with an amazing assortment of recommendations and activities.
Review quote
Alice in Wonderland is particularly good at keeping you in another world for hours - I think people should read it because it is exciting, adventurous and imaginative.
Review quote
''Appealing and educational new editions give a contemporary look and feel to much-loved stories''
Biographical note
Lewis Carroll''s real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. He was born on 27th January 1832 at Daresbury in Cheshire. He studied at Christ Church College, Oxford University and later became a mathematics lecturer there. He wrote Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking Glass (1871) for the daughters of the Dean of Christ Church. He was very fond of puzzles and some readers have found mathematical jokes and codes hidden in his Alice books. Dodgson was also an influential photographer. He died on 14th January 1898.
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What''s at the bottom of the rabbit hole?
Publisher''s notice
Lewis Carroll''s real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. He was born on 27th January 1832 at Daresbury in Cheshire. He studied at Christ Church College, Oxford University and later became a mathematics lecturer there. He wrote Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking Glass (1871) for the daughters of the Dean of Christ Church. He was very fond of puzzles and some readers have found mathematical jokes and codes hidden in his Alice books. Dodgson was also an influential photographer. He died on 14th January 1898.
Feature
Contemporary look and feel which will appeal to modern young readers. Curiously irresistible heroine who''s bizarre adventures have timeless appeal. Included in the book are reviews and recommendations from our young Classics Champion to help readers discover even more great stories. A fresh approach to the classics, by children for children. Fantastic value for money at just £4.99 including reams of exclusive extra material - perfect for a pocket money purchase or a gift for a friend. Oxford are the experts on stories! So, included are recommendations for books, films, plays, and more, which readers might also enjoy. Fun and interesting facts about the author and illustrator. Extra material includes thought-provoking questions, a glossary, and a quiz. Complete and unabridged text.
Review quote: previous edition
`Alice in Wonderland is particularly good at keeping you in another world for hours - I think people should read it because it is exciting, adventurous and imaginative. '' Oxford Classics Champion, Steffan Nicholas `''Appealing and educational new editions give a contemporary look and feel to much-loved stories'''' Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post
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Contemporary look and feel which will appeal to modern young readers. Curiously irresistible heroine who''s bizarre adventures have timeless appeal. Included in the book are reviews and recommendations from our young Classics Champion to help re