The Humpherys Family

Through the Looking-Glass

Record Added: 1/28/2010
Illustrator John Tenniel
Setting England
Topic Fantasy
Publisher Alfred A. Knopf
ISBN 394869168   Year 1984
Age 9-12   Pages 224
Description Red and gold binding
 
An abridgement of the classic story that makes it more accessible to young readers, while giving them a good taste of the original. Ross treats his material reverently, abridging Carroll's chattiness, but seldom changing his words.

This version has a modern air with the slightly oversized pages and sly, humorous artwork that fits the illogical craziness of the story surprisingly well. This con-artist Walrus is unforgettable, and the empty oyster shells with feet sticking straight up in the air are most memorable.
Notes
Red Binding - originally published in 1883.
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