A true delight The Telegraph
'A delight, both for lovers of Alice and those for whom this is their first visit to Wonderland.' Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible Creatures
Spectacular! Walks the tightrope of merging a classic with freshness immaculately, a story that will scoop up readers old and new and send them joyfully back to Wonderland. Funny, tender and oh so clever Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen
This enchanting tale absolutely sings, brimming with delight and joyful absurdity. I loved this Alyce: a heartfelt and hilarious return to Wonderland Tamzin Merchant, author of The Hatmakers
A wonderful reimagining of a classic for modern readers Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon
A perfect gem of a book Alexander Armstrong, author of Evenfall
An absolute masterclass of writing Alice With a Why is inventive, creative, tender and fun Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
The perfect return to Wonderland magical, moving, whimsical and very clever. Whether you are a longtime fan of Alice in Wonderland, or new to the world, you will be enchanted. Katie Tsang, author of Dragon Mountain
One of the best childrens books Ive read in a long time. Delightful, joyful and worthy of the original Jordan Lees, author of The Whisperwicks
A beautiful and witty return to Wonderland, infused with all the nonsense, mischief and delight of the original Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild
This book will fill you with joy, and with love, and with hope. It is, quite simply, a masterpiece Chris Smith, author of The New Famous Five
An extremely confident retelling, in which James has managed to adopt some of Carrolls most beloved characters, and use them to tell a story that is thoroughly her own Daily Telegraph
Jamess novel, imagining Wonderland through the eyes of Alices granddaughter Alyce, is a true delight Included in The Telegraph's Greatest Books of 2025
