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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland (Walker Illustrated Classics)Stock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionFor over a hundred years, Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll's classic story of logic and lunacy has delighted young and old alike. More abundantly illustrated than previous editions, this award-winning interpretation is full of warmth and humour. The whole approach is contemporary and accessible - Alice herself is a child of today - casually dressed, personable, spirited. Reviews"* "An 'Alice' for the new millennium, this book is a triumph of design and rare quality." The Guardian * "Simply one to own." The Times" Author descriptionLewis Carroll was born on 27 January, 1832. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford and went on to become a a mathematical lecturer there from 1855 to 1881. Lewis Carroll's most famous works are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (published in 1865) and the sequel Alice Through the Looking-Glass, which contained the nonsense poem classic The Jabberwocky (published in 1872). He died of bronchitis on 14 July, 1898. Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically acclaimed illustrators of her time. Her numerous books for children include the Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll; Smarties Book Prize-winning Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell; We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen; as well as her classic board books for babies. |