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A review by b00kh0arder
Return to Wonderland by Various
5.0
I have a bit of a strange relationship with Alice Wonderland: I love the imagery (and, as I've gotten older, I've appreciated more the wit and wordplay) but the 'story' as well as the character of Alice herself, tends to annoy me. These short stories, however, are brilliant- the perfect "eat-me" sized portions. As full of poetry and wit as the original, perfect for fans of the original and for those like me who maybe found it a bit exhausting.
(Apologies in advance to the authors if I get any of the titles wrong!)
Acorns, Biscuits and Treacle by Peter Bunzl: A wild pig gets a surprise when he wakes one morning to find that he has turned into a real boy, but has this happened before?
The Queen of Hearts and the Unwritten Written Rule by Pamela Butchart: What happens when Wonderland becomes a tourist trap.
The Sensible Hatter by Maz Evans: The Mad Hatter's friends wish that he would throw a more sensible tea party; be careful what you wish for.
The Missing Book by Swapna Haddow: As a librarian, this is one of my particular favourites. Everything the Mock Turtle says about Libraries and Librarians is true, by the way.
Roll of Honour by Patrice Lawrence: Honour comes from a long, prestigious line of hedgehog (the Rolls; her siblings include: Cheese, Spring, Tuckan & Rockan) croquet balls but can she live up to this legacy? Also, Princess Bride reference.
(There are also probably many more scattered references throughout that I've forgotten!)
The Tweedles and the Case of the Colossal Crow by Chris Smith: The Tweedles learn the importance of standing up to your bullies, even if they happen to be a gigantic crow.
Plum Cakes at Dawn by Lauren St John: More overt in its message (or in the fact that it has one) than the others but a Wonderland take on our environmental problems is an interesting one as well as sharp. Like the Dormouse, wake me up when there's good news!
Ina out of Wonderland by Robin Stevens: Most people forget, but Carroll met the oldest Liddell sister, Lorina, first.
The Knave of Hearts by Lisa Thompson: What is this accused jam-tart thief really like?
How the Chesire Cat Got His Name by Piers Torday: Because a man completely missed the point of metaphor, apparently.
The Caterpillar and the Moth Rumour by Amy Wilson: Even Wonderland's wisest resident cannot hold back change forever.
(Apologies in advance to the authors if I get any of the titles wrong!)
Acorns, Biscuits and Treacle by Peter Bunzl: A wild pig gets a surprise when he wakes one morning to find that he has turned into a real boy, but has this happened before?
The Queen of Hearts and the Unwritten Written Rule by Pamela Butchart: What happens when Wonderland becomes a tourist trap.
The Sensible Hatter by Maz Evans: The Mad Hatter's friends wish that he would throw a more sensible tea party; be careful what you wish for.
The Missing Book by Swapna Haddow: As a librarian, this is one of my particular favourites. Everything the Mock Turtle says about Libraries and Librarians is true, by the way.
Roll of Honour by Patrice Lawrence: Honour comes from a long, prestigious line of hedgehog (the Rolls; her siblings include: Cheese, Spring, Tuckan & Rockan) croquet balls but can she live up to this legacy? Also, Princess Bride reference.
(There are also probably many more scattered references throughout that I've forgotten!)
The Tweedles and the Case of the Colossal Crow by Chris Smith: The Tweedles learn the importance of standing up to your bullies, even if they happen to be a gigantic crow.
Plum Cakes at Dawn by Lauren St John: More overt in its message (or in the fact that it has one) than the others but a Wonderland take on our environmental problems is an interesting one as well as sharp. Like the Dormouse, wake me up when there's good news!
Ina out of Wonderland by Robin Stevens: Most people forget, but Carroll met the oldest Liddell sister, Lorina, first.
The Knave of Hearts by Lisa Thompson: What is this accused jam-tart thief really like?
How the Chesire Cat Got His Name by Piers Torday: Because a man completely missed the point of metaphor, apparently.
The Caterpillar and the Moth Rumour by Amy Wilson: Even Wonderland's wisest resident cannot hold back change forever.