Wonderland, by Tommy Kovac and Sonny Liew

Wonderland, by Tommy Kovac and Sonny Liew, is about what happens right after Alice has visited the White Rabbit’s cottage.  The story focuses on Mary Ann, the housemaid, and how she gets mixed up in her own Wonderland adventure.  It’s very well-written and stands up on its own: even if you are only familiar with Alice’s story and have not read the books, you will still be able to enjoy Wonderland.  That being said, you will appreciate it more if you have at least read Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.  Also, watch the animated Disney film (it’s a trip!): the illustrations are meant to look like the Disney characters, but the artwork is a style all its own and very beautiful.  It’s a laugh-out-loud read, and great for ages 8 and up (though teenagers and adults. will be quicker to understand some of the wit and humor than most children).