Alice in Verse: The Lost Rhymes of Wonderland - Hardcover

J.T. Holden

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0982508999 ISBN 13: 9780982508992

Publisher: Candleshoe Books, 2011

Synopsis

Have you ever wondered...

Who really stole the Queen's tarts? Whatever did become of the Walrus & the Carpenter after their nefarious jot down the briny beach with the little Oysters? Is there truly any sense to be found in nonsense at all?

Come follow Alice down the rabbit-hole once again as Lewis Carroll's timeless classic is reimagined through the lyrical language of Wonderland...where a Caterpillar dispenses an indelible lesson, a Cat offers safe haven and  (fairly) sound advice, and a Hatter and Hare throw a mad tea party before matching wits at the trial of the century!

Limited Hardcover Edition with introduction by the author and over 35 pages of all-new illustrations.

About this title

About the Author

J.T. Holden's primary creative influence was his maternal grandfather, an Irishman and amateur storyteller who passed away when J.T. was still a boy. But his grandfather's love of limericks and rhyming poetry continued to influence him into adulthood and eventually led to his first book Alice in Verse: The Lost Rhymes of Wonderland, a reimagining of the Lewis Carroll classic, written entirely in rhyming verse. He is also the author of the forthcoming books Bedtime Tales for Naughty Children, a collection of spooky rhyming poetry based upon legends, folklore, and faerie tales, and O the Dark Things You ll See!, a spooky parody/homage to the Dr. Seuss' classic Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Review

'The rumored 'lost rhymes' of Lewis Carroll are the inspiration behind Alice in Verse: The Lost Rhymes of Wonderland, a compilation of masterful poetry. While adding new and interesting elements, Holden has managed to keep the timeless appeal of the original works, allowing true fans to insatiably dig in. From the absurdity of the verse to the well-composed rhyme to the shrewd black-and-white illustrations, this book is certainly a literature lover's delight.' --The Children's Book Review

'A deftly crafted compendium of original poetry, accompanied by superb black-and-white illustrations. Classic elements of both Wonderland and Looking-Glass are imaginatively reinterpreted for a thoroughly unique and entertaining reading experience. Highly recommended for academic and community library collections, Alice in Verse: The Lost Rhymes of Wonderland should be included on any supplemental reading list for students and fans of Carroll's original works.' --The Midwest Book Review

'Rich in dramatic irony...sophisticated and amusing...the two writers [Holden and Carroll] become nearly indistinguishable.' --ForeWord Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Candleshoe Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0982508999
• ISBN 13: 9780982508992
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112
• Illustrator: Andrew Johnson