Alice With a Why

‘A true delight’ The Telegraph
‘A delight, both for lovers of Alice and those for whom this is their first visit to Wonderland.’ Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible Creatures
‘Spectacular! Walks the tightrope of merging a classic with freshness immaculately, a story that will scoop up readers old and new and send them joyfully back to Wonderland. Funny, tender and oh so clever’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen
‘This enchanting tale absolutely sings, brimming with delight and joyful absurdity. I loved this Alyce: a heartfelt and hilarious return to Wonderland’ Tamzin Merchant, author of The Hatmakers
‘A wonderful reimagining of a classic for modern readers’ Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon
‘A perfect gem of a book’ Alexander Armstrong, author of Evenfall
‘An absolute masterclass of writing – Alice With a Why is inventive, creative, tender and fun’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
‘The perfect return to Wonderland – magical, moving, whimsical and very clever. Whether you are a longtime fan of Alice in Wonderland, or new to the world, you will be enchanted.’ Katie Tsang, author of Dragon Mountain
‘One of the best children’s books I’ve read in a long time. Delightful, joyful and worthy of the original’ Jordan Lees, author of The Whisperwicks
‘A beautiful and witty return to Wonderland, infused with all the nonsense, mischief and delight of the original’ Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild
‘This book will fill you with joy, and with love, and with hope. It is, quite simply, a masterpiece’ Chris Smith, author of The New Famous Five
‘An extremely confident retelling, in which James has managed to adopt some of Carroll’s most beloved characters, and use them to tell a story that is thoroughly her own’ Daily Telegraph
‘James’s novel, imagining Wonderland through the eyes of Alice’s granddaughter Alyce, is a true delight’ Included in The Telegraph’s Greatest Books of 2025

Anna James is a writer and journalist living in London. Anna was Book News Editor at The Bookseller and Literary Editor of Elle UK. Anna has written for The Pool, The LA Times, The Financial Times and The Independent, as well as making YouTube videos as A Case For Books. She hosts literary events and panels and is the co-founder and host of the London YA Salon. She was shortlisted for the Kim Scott Walwyn Award for Women in Publishing, 2015, and the London Book Fair Trailblazers Award, 2016.

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