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The Looking Glass Wars

By: Frank Beddor
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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The "true story" behind Alice in Wonderland! Princess Alyss Heart is brutally cast out of Wonderland by her vicious Aunt Redd, who beheads Alyss' mother ("Off with her head!" she cries!) and begins to rule over Wonderland with an iron fist. Alyss escapes from Wonderland and is exiled to another world entirely, Victorian London, where she is adopted into a new family, renamed Alice, and befriended by Lewis Carroll. At age 20, she returns to Wonderland to battle Redd, reclaim the throne, and lead Wonderland into its next golden age of imagination.©2006 Frank Beddor (P)2006 Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc. Fantasy & Magic Primary Education Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Heartfelt England

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"Doyle artfully animates a large and diverse cast of fantasy and real-life characters....[He] juggles an eclectic and other-worldly ensemble, never letting anything hit the ground." (Publishers Weekly)
"Doyle's use of onomatopoeia through the numerous battle sequences guarantee that listeners of all ages will enjoy this first in what promises to be a wild and wondrous trilogy." (AudioFile)
Creative Reimagining • Fresh Perspective • Exquisite Reading • Great Character Portrayals • Mature Storytelling
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This book was fun and gripping, highly enjoyed it. However, I am currently listening to the second in the series, "Seeing Redd" and it's horrid. LGW was fun, interesting and enthralling, the 2nd so far is dark, dark, dark and the protagonist's story is the least compelling while the villain’s are the most, when it was the protagonist (Alyce) whom one grew to care about in the first. If it were a library book I'd return it. If it were a bookstore book I'd return it. I don't know the return policy at Audible, but I'm looking in to it for #2. So if you like, read #1, it's awesome, and wikipedia the other books to find out what happens without polluting your brain.

Gripping! Loved it!

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I absolutely loved it. I have read the book and loved it and I have enjoyed listening to it. I love how the narrator was able to add life to all the characters. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

wonderful

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I was a little reluctant to select this book due to the altered perspective of the original story. Being as it may the story has more of a base of the Alice in Wonderland Tim Burton film but it is written in such a way that you grow to have sympathy for the characters and are completely drawn in! I couldn't wait to hear what happened to dear Wonderland under the tyrannical rule of the Red Queen and if Alice found her way back home. The reading by Mr. Gerald Doyle, is exquisite and has few minimal sound effects to enhance the reading experience. But most amusing was when Mr. Doyle performs the sound effects verbally! It really made the story a true joy. This is an excellent book for all ages (young and old). I highly recommend this and I will definitely proceed to the next in the series.

Must Read For Wonderland Fans of ALL Ages!

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This is probably the best Alice in Wonderland spin I have ever read. Beats out the movie and the long drawn out sequels in a heart beat. This book isn't for Toddlers, it is definitely for a more mature audience. It adds the reality of what power struggles and war can do to a world, a people, even in a place as whimsical as wonderland. I reccomend to young and old alike, it is a great book.

New Twist on Favorite Story

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I loved how the author could start with a simple story (Allison in Wonderland) and build a whole new universe and back-story about it. This was well thought out, and the writing well done.

Great story telling!

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A must for any lover of fantasy or literary inspired fiction.It is very well narrated as well. So far it is my very favorite audible series.

Best so Far

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I thought it was great and was read well! I think the reader showed passion in his reading, and the author poured his soul into writing!

Great book!

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Intended for younger teens, it is still a fun time for adults...a clever take on Alice in Wonderland.

Fun listen

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love this take on Alice in Wonderland. So much more exciting!! The narrator does a great job and kept my attention.

great book and narrator

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I really enjoyed this narration, as the orator excelled at capturing different voices without sounding cartoonish. He did a great job of keeping his characters straight making it very easy to follow and kept me entertained on my drives! The story was a great reimagining Of the flip side of the “Alice” we grew up with…well done all around!!

Intriguing and well performed!

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