The Lost Wonderland Diaries: Volume 1 (The Lost Wonderland Diaries, #1)

by J Scott Savage

• ISBN10: 1629727865
• ISBN13: 9781629727868
• Publish Date: 8 September 2020
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Shadow Mountain
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 352
• Language: English

Reviews

[Terri M. LeBlanc]

I was super excited about this one as I've encountered some pretty awesome retellings of Alice in Wonderland PLUS this combined “Alice” with Dodgson's love of math.

I liked how the author handled the two characters having different strengths and how they had to use those strengths in order to make their together through Wonderland. 

The main weakness in the story is the connection of chaos with the true villain in the story. I was completely lost in the last part of the book and didn't understand WHAT was happening with the king and the queen and all the stuff that needed to happen to save Wonderland.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[sstaley]

First off, you have to read this new book. The Lost Wonderland Diaries by J. Scott Savage is such a fun book. I read Alice's Adventure in Wonderland many years ago. Reading this new book brought back so many memories of that first read, but honestly, I loved The Lost Wonderland Diaries even better! You must also know that this is not a retelling but an adventure back in Wonderland many years later. The main characters Celia and Tyson are so relatable to kids nowadays. They are normal but also have unique situations as Celia is dyslexic and often feels alone in her struggles and Tyson is an avid reader who is often bullied because of his love of books. I love how their "oddness" turns out to be their greatest assets during the novel as they use their strengths to problem solve.

Another thing I loved so much in the novel were all of the rhymes, riddles, and math problems. As I was reading, I kept thinking about how much kids are going to love reading this book. I was absolutely intrigued and delighted with trying to figure out the puzzles. The author is so brilliant with everything he has written in this book and showcases what a wonderful writer he truly is.

This charming book will take children and adults on a great new epic episode in the land where we first met the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat. The beautiful thing is, anyone can pick up this book and have a great read without never having read or heard of Alice in Wonderland before. The Lost Wonderland Diaries brings a fresh new experience that will enchant Middle-Grade readers and teach some great lessons about tolerance, friendship, and believing in yourself.