Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.
Selected for The Great American Read, the PBS series celebrating America’s 100 most-loved books.
It's a warm summer's afternoon when young Alice first tumbles down the rabbit hole and into the adventures in Wonderland that have kept readers spellbound for more than 150 years.
This edition is brought to life by Sir John Tenniel's legendary illustrations in black and white, and with an afterword by Anna South.
Collected here are Lewis Carroll's two classics - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass - in which Alice encounters the laconic Cheshire Cat, the anxious White Rabbit and the terrifying Red Queen, as well as a host of other outlandish and charming characters.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes instances of implied violence, such as the Queen of Hearts' threats to behead characters, which introduces a sense of danger. However, the violence is presented in a nonsensical and exaggerated manner typical of the story's whimsical nature. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While there are strange and potentially unsettling creatures, the overall tone is whimsical and child-friendly, designed to entertain rather than scare.
Does Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have violence?
The narrative includes instances of implied violence, such as the Queen of Hearts' threats to behead characters, which introduces a sense of danger. However, the violence is presented in a nonsensical and exaggerated manner typical of the story's whimsical nature.
Does Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have scary content?
The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While there are strange and potentially unsettling creatures, the overall tone is whimsical and child-friendly, designed to entertain rather than scare.
Does Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. While there are discussions about Lewis Carroll's personal beliefs and interpretations of the text, these do not constitute religious practices or teachings within the narrative.
Does Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot point in the narrative. The story features a variety of characters but does not engage with racial themes or issues explicitly.
Does Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The language used is complex and whimsical, but does not include any curse words or inappropriate language.
Does Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have climate change?
There are no themes related to climate or environmentalism in the book. The narrative focuses on whimsical adventures rather than ecological or climate-related issues.
Does Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have sexual identity?
There is no explicit sexual content in the book. While some analyses suggest hidden sexual themes or innuendos, these interpretations are not part of the actual narrative.
Does Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have gender roles?
The book presents female characters, particularly Alice, who navigates a world where traditional gender roles are challenged. However, the narrative does not actively promote or critique these roles in a clear ideological manner.
Does Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the narrative of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' or 'Through the Looking-Glass'. While some discussions and analyses suggest queer interpretations, these are not part of the actual story content.
