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New adventures of Alice

Rae, John; John Rae; Lewis Carroll · 2010

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for New adventures of Alice by Rae, John; John Rae; Lewis Carroll. This book is recommended for ages 7+; content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Fantasy peril, threats of punishment, and unsettling transformations are generally mild, but the surreal plot, vocabulary, and wordplay require some reading maturity. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Educational value2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Death-related language and comic threats may appear, but death and grief are not central events.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Clean, appropriate language.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some strange creatures, transformations, threats, and disorienting scenes may unsettle children, but the playful, absurd tone keeps the fear mild.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Threats, chasing, quarrels, and comic aggression occur, usually without realistic injury or sustained brutality.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Alice continues exploring and speaks up despite confusion, intimidation, and encounters with threatening authority figures.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

Surreal settings, inventive creatures, transformations, riddles, and playful language strongly stimulate imagination and creative thinking.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imaginative thinking and linguistic play.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Some care and helpfulness appear, but the social world is frequently rude, hostile, or nonsensical.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on curiosity, logic, and self-discovery.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Alice is curious, independent, and increasingly assertive, though the surrounding characters often model rudeness or irrationality.

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  3. Which choice in New adventures of Alice would you have made differently, and why?
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