Alice in Wonderland

 

 

 

Strengths:

One of the best features about this book is the illustrations. They take up a majority of the page (which is great for the younger readers it is aimed at) which helps capture the excitement and boldness of the text. All of the pictures are extremely colourful and easily catch the readers’ attention. Another feature about this book that we find strengthens it is its addition of interesting characters, mainly derived from Through The Looking Glass. These characters include Tweedledee and Tweedledum, as well as the Unbirthday idea. These extra pieces bring a more cheerful and exciting feeling to the book. The third feature that gives great strength to this text is the fact that the illustrations are quite similar to Tenniel’s original drawings. Both Alice’s have light blonde hair, and are wearing white aprons and white stockings. This would help older readers connect with the book a little more easily as it will remind them of the drawings they grew up with. They will be able to make a close connection between the two. The fact that Alice learns a lesson could also be considered to be a strength of the book. She is able to come out of this journey a little wiser and less curious.