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Selection from Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll; Joel Snyder · 2022

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Selection from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll; Joel Snyder. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Alcohol or drugs; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Educational value2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Threats of execution are frequent but never carried out.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, archaic, or nonsense name-calling typical of the period.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes are surreal or confusing, which can be mildly intimidating to very young children.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

The Caterpillar smokes a hookah, which is depicted as part of his character design.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Mild cartoonish conflict, primarily involving threats from the Queen of Hearts to behead characters.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Alice continues questioning and navigating frightening or confusing situations rather than simply yielding to them.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

A masterpiece of surrealism and imaginative storytelling.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Excellent for developing vocabulary and an appreciation for wordplay and creative logic.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Alice is generally polite despite the rudeness of the characters she meets.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of curiosity, maturity, and understanding the absurdities of the adult world.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Alice demonstrates resilience and self-reliance in navigating a confusing environment.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Selection from Alice in Wonderland would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Selection from Alice in Wonderland, and what caused that change?
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