Earlier in the school year, a student asked, "Mrs. Gillmore, have you ever read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?"
"No."
"You should. It's not what you think it will be. It's really not a kid's book."
"For you, Nathan, I will read that book."
I did, and I agree: this book is much more than a "kid's book." An allegory? A political response to the times? I am sure support exists for both of these interpretations.
Lewis Carroll's story relates the journey that Alice takes upon falling down a rabbit hole, the characters she meets, and the changes...literally...that she must make.
This is also my first e-read on our Kindle. I am attempting to read a few online this year...to save money and also to determine if I can overcome my addiction to the real thing: books! The verdict is still out on this decision!
Upon finishing this read, I related to Nathan that I had completed this fantasy, and we discussed how it can be read on a more sophisticated level. Then, I commented that I could now watch the movie since I had read the book. No, he was quick to inform me. The new Johnny Depp movie is of Alice Through the Looking Glass. Okay. I now have it on the Kindle!
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