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Alice with a Why

Anna James

Ages 9–14 NYT Best Seller

241 pages · Released Jan 6, 2026

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This is a thoughtful retelling of Alice in Wonderland set after World War I, introducing themes of loss and conflict alongside adventure and problem-solving. The story emphasizes resilience and courage as Alyce processes her father's death while navigating a magical world also affected by war. While there are references to war and some tension, the violence is not graphic or dwelt upon, and the overall tone remains whimsical and hopeful rather than dark.

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A New York Times bestseller! • From bestselling author of the Chronicles of Whetherwhy and Pages & Co. series, comes a retelling of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland wherein Alice’s granddaughter finds herself tumbling down into Wonderland. ⋆"A cleverly constructed return to Wonderland...a winner through and through." -... A New York Times bestseller! • From bestselling author of the Chronicles of Whetherwhy and Pages & Co. series, comes a retelling of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland wherein Alice’s granddaughter finds herself tumbling down into Wonderland. ⋆"A cleverly constructed return to Wonderland...a winner through and through." --Booklist (starred review) ⋆"This homage sparkles. Delightful in every way."--Kirkus reviews (starred review) ⋆"A worthy reimagined follow-up to Alice in Wonderland, this story will delight new and old fans alike." --School Library Journal (starred review) Journey back to Wonderland . . . England, 1919. Alyce—with a Y—is sent to live with her grandmother, the original Alice, after having lost her father in war. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realizes that her grandmother’s strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all. Soon Alyce is tumbling down into Wonderland herself, but the place she finds is not the colorful world she's heard stories of, but a world trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland’s problems and, eventually, find her way back home. An enchanting adventure through Wonderland, Alice with a Why is both a celebration of Lewis Carroll’s beloved original story and a modern masterpiece.

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