Have you ever wondered…
Who really stole the Queen’s tarts? Whatever did become of the Walrus & the Carpenter after their nefarious jot down the briny beach with the little Oysters? Is there truly any sense to be found in nonsense at all?
Come follow Alice down the rabbit-hole once again as Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic is reimagined through the lyrical language of Wonderland…where a Caterpillar dispenses an indelible lesson, a Cat offers safe haven and (fairly) sound advice, and a Hatter and Hare throw a mad tea party before matching wits at the trial of the century!
I don’t know how Derek from Candleshoe Books found out that I like all things Alice, but I’m so glad he did. And I’m so glad he offered to send me this to read and review. This little book, so unassuming from the cover, is filled with original and I must say beautifully written poems that follow up on some of Alice’s encounters in Wonderland. The writing is superb. It fl
ows freely and with purpose, leading you back to Wonderland and all the amazing people and animals first encountered in Lewis Carroll’s classic tales of Alice.
I won’t spoil it, but one of my favorite parts is the tale of The Walrus and The Carpenter, and Holden wrapped up that story exquisitely.
The artwork is done by Andrew Johnson and I love it! Check out the Cheshire Cat, who I think it embodied perfectly in a mischievous Siamese-like cat. It reminds me a bit of the American McGee’s Alice video game characters although that is much much darker.
And the tea party pictured here is so detailed and really brings to
life the madness of the Hatter and the March Hare.
For more artwork from the book, please click on either drawing to be taken to the gallery. Here is a link to his deviantart site as well for more of his amazing artwork that isn’t in the book.
I have to say I recommend this book for children and adults alike who have a love of Alice in Wonderland. The story is lovely and truly captures the audience, and I just couldn’t put it down till I’d devoured every last line. And then I read it again! It’s really that good.
I would love to offer a giveaway of the book, but this one is going on my keeper shelf next to my favorite copy of both Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. It definitely belongs in good company.
But! Aren’t you glad there’s a but? Here is what I am giving away to four lucky readers:
This gorgeous bookmark (picture is on the front, wording is on the back.) Derek from Candleshoe books sent along some extras, so I’m going to give them to the first four people to leave a comment here.










this is great! i’m sure im too late for contest, but love your website
Thanks! I actually have a couple of the bookmarks left. If you’d like one, please send me your mailing address to urbanbachelorette@gmail.com.