The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor

Emily's Comments: Everyone knows the story of Alice in Wonderland. After following a white rabbit with a pocket watch down a hole, Alice finds herself in a strange land filled with talking caterpillars, mad hatters, and obstacles around every corner.

But who is Alice really? Frank Beddor’s The Looking Glass Wars is the “true” story of Alice and the Wonderland kingdom. After her mother is beheaded by her traitorous Aunt Redd, Alyss Heart, heiress to the throne, flees the kingdom through a magical pool and finds herself in Victorian London. No where else to go, Alyss is adopted by the Liddell family and meets Charles Dodgson (a.k.a Lewis Carroll), an aspiring author and the only person who seems to believe her heartbreaking story. Meanwhile, back in Wonderland, Aunt Redd has taken over the kingdom forcing the followers of the late Queen of Hearts into exile. Alyss (now Alice) must find a way to return to Wonderland and defeat her murderous Aunt to reclaim the throne.

If you’re a fan of the Lewis Carroll classic pick up this fresh, creative new take on Alice and her adventures in Wonderland. The Looking Glass Wars is the first book in a trilogy by Frank Beddor. Check status at GPL