Alice is Out of this World

A review of Alice in Wonderland

By Maria K. - Year

6

Alice in Wonderland has everything a person needs in a story. It has a good adventure, a sprinkle of mystery, depicts growing up, finding your identity and features comedy and a little bit of horror with the Queen of Hearts.

The book was inspired by the author's life. Lewis Carroll (who lived in the Victorian era) struggled with the pollution produced by the Industrial Revolution. While it may seem that the characters are crazy, they represent the suffering of the people in the Victorian era. The book shows that even when you’re struggling, and aren’t as skilled as others, you still have just as much chance of success as anyone else.

This book was originally written in the 1800s, but it’s still popular centuries later. On World Book Day, the BBC interviewed a selection of celebrities who had chosen Alice in Wonderland as their favourite bedtime story. Famous author J.K. Rowling said, “I use this book to escape reality,” and my personal favourite, Ed Sheeran, said “When I read Alice in Wonderland, it reminds me that you can never grow up, no matter what you do!” This shows that people of all ages can love Alice in Wonderland!

In my opinion, I can’t think of a better bedtime story. And trust me, I’ve read them all. Yes, the Hungry Caterpillar and Jack and the Beanstalk are okay, but they haven’t resulted in countless movie adapations, book recreations and inspired many now-famous authors, have they? I feel that out of all the many stories and movies I’ve watched before bedtime, these haven’t even come close to how Alice in Wonderland inspired, calmed and cheered me up throughout my childhood.

In summary, all I’m asking is that you read it. I promise you’ll fall in love with it too.