Alice with a Why
Alice with a Why by Anna James, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on June 5, 2025, is a reimagining of the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This edition, comprising 244 pages, invites readers to explore a new narrative set in 1919 England, where Alyce—known as Alyce with a Y—lives with her grandmother, the original Alice. When an unexpected invitation to a tea party leads her to Wonderland, she discovers a realm embroiled in conflict, diverging from the whimsical stories of her grandmother.
In this enchanting adventure, Alyce encounters familiar characters like the Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, alongside new figures such as a Sailor Fox. The story unfolds as she navigates the challenges of a Wonderland caught in a war between the Sun King and the Queen of the Moon, tasked with restoring balance. This book combines elements of juvenile fiction, action and adventure, and fantasy, while also celebrating the legacy of Lewis Carroll’s beloved work. With stunning illustrations by Matthew Land, Alice with a Why offers a fresh perspective on a timeless tale, complete with bonus chapters from Anna’s Chronicles of Whetherwhy and the original Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
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Return to Wonderland in this extraordinary reimagining of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by one of our most brilliant storytellers
‘Spectacular!’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave
‘An absolute masterclass’ Hannah Gold
‘Enchanting’ Tamzin Merchant
‘Wonderful’ Cressida Cowell
England, 1919. Alyce – with a Y – lives with her grandmother, the original Alice, having lost her father during the Great War. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realises her grandmother’s strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all.
But the land Alyce finds herself in feels different from the Wonderland of her grandmother’s stories – for it is trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland’s problems and, eventually, find her way back home.
Enter an enchanting adventure through Wonderland, featuring stunning illustrations by Matthew Land. Starring new characters and old favourites, Alice With a Why is both a celebration of Lewis Carroll’s beloved original story, and a modern masterpiece.
*Includes bonus chapters from Anna’s epic fantasy, Chronicles of Whetherwhy and the original Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland*
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