Alan Bennett reads both of Lewis Carroll's enduringly popular `Alice' stories. `Alice in Wonderland': Young Alice leads an ordinary sort of life until, one day, she follows a rabbit down a hole and embarks on a series of adventures with some of the most weird and wonderful characters anyone has ever encountered! She soon discovers that nothing is ordinary in Wonderland - least of all the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat, the Duchess and the Mock Turtle. `Through the Looking Glass': Alice sees another world ...
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Alan Bennett reads both of Lewis Carroll's enduringly popular `Alice' stories. `Alice in Wonderland': Young Alice leads an ordinary sort of life until, one day, she follows a rabbit down a hole and embarks on a series of adventures with some of the most weird and wonderful characters anyone has ever encountered! She soon discovers that nothing is ordinary in Wonderland - least of all the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat, the Duchess and the Mock Turtle. `Through the Looking Glass': Alice sees another world in the looking glass and wishes she could go there - but when her wish comes true she embarks on a game of chess like she's never known before! Her aim is to become Queen of the Chess Board, and in order to achieve it she takes counsel from Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Humpty Dumpty, the Lion and the Unicorn and a very helpful gnat. Alan Bennett's delightful readings beautifully complement the sparkling wit and intelligence of Lewis Carroll's enduring children's classics.
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You can't go wrong with these two gems in one binding. Who doesn't have children, grandchildren or nieces who would love reading or hearing these?
Thao L
Oct 24, 2010
Abridged Version Slaughters Carroll's Work
So many people who have reviewed this book derailed Lewis Carroll. However, this abridge version chops up Carroll's work. I can see why other reviewers found the story choppy. The abridged version takes out entire paragraphs and simplifies the language. This is not Carroll's work and people should read the full text to appreciate
Heidi N
Jul 29, 2010
A fun read
When reading this classic book about Alice and her adventure, one must remember that this is not the movie but where the movie originated from. This is a fun fast read that will encourage the imagination of the children who listen to it.
This book will help to bring you back to the innocent days of allowing yourself to be swept up into a whimsical adventure.
