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hannahsophialin 's review for:
The Lost Wonderland Diaries
by J. Scott Savage
The author/publisher provided a free copy of the book for review purposes - thank you! Receiving a review copy does not guarantee a positive review and therefore do not affect the opinion or content of the review.For someone who admittedly hasn't read Alice in Wonderland, The Lost Wonderland Diaries really felt like I was reading the Lewis Carroll classic. J. Scott Savage captures the essence and writing style of what many of us associate with Alice in Wonderland. Sometimes it felt like there were many similar scenes, but for someone who hasn't read the original, I honestly can't say whether that would be bothersome or not.
It was predictable in the overall grand scheme of things, but I think if I handed this to middle school or late elementary school me, she would've taken the book and only come out at the end of the book.
The Lost Wonderland Diaries was a lot of fun to read as Savage has us following along Celia and Tyrus in their journey when they stumble upon one of Lewis Carroll's lost journals and get pulled into the world that inspired the classics. But unlike the classics, there is something more hostile that wants to break into the real world, and both Celia and Tyrus come across various puzzles they work together to solve so they can leave Wonderland.
The two of them undergo growth throughout the course of the story that was a joy to read, starting out as two kids unlikely to cross paths much less becoming friends. As they solve more puzzles and uncover a plot from the Queen of Hearts, they slowly become friends, recognizing each others' strengths. They go from just wanting to leave Wonderland to developing a relationship with the residents of the world and wanting to save them as well.
The Lost Wonderland Diaries is quick to read and entertaining, with plenty of wordplay and logic, perfect for younger readers.
This review was originally posted on Bookwyrming Thoughts.
It was predictable in the overall grand scheme of things, but I think if I handed this to middle school or late elementary school me, she would've taken the book and only come out at the end of the book.
The Lost Wonderland Diaries was a lot of fun to read as Savage has us following along Celia and Tyrus in their journey when they stumble upon one of Lewis Carroll's lost journals and get pulled into the world that inspired the classics. But unlike the classics, there is something more hostile that wants to break into the real world, and both Celia and Tyrus come across various puzzles they work together to solve so they can leave Wonderland.
The two of them undergo growth throughout the course of the story that was a joy to read, starting out as two kids unlikely to cross paths much less becoming friends. As they solve more puzzles and uncover a plot from the Queen of Hearts, they slowly become friends, recognizing each others' strengths. They go from just wanting to leave Wonderland to developing a relationship with the residents of the world and wanting to save them as well.
The Lost Wonderland Diaries is quick to read and entertaining, with plenty of wordplay and logic, perfect for younger readers.
This review was originally posted on Bookwyrming Thoughts.