'Cheshire Crossing' by Andy Weir is an adventurous and imaginative novel that brings to life three iconic characters from classical fantastical literature - Alice, Wendy, and Dorothy. The plot, although rushed for some readers, explores the interactions between these three girls in a multidimensional story filled with humor, creativity, and unexpected twists. The writing style is engaging, with intriguing dialogues that touch upon serious subjects in a light-hearted manner, making the book its own unique story despite being inspired by classic tales like Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan.
From The Publisher:
In a one-of-a-kind graphic novel collaboration between the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Martian and the beloved illustrator behind Sarah's Scribbles, Alice, Wendy, and Dorothy team up to save the multiverse, from Wonderland to Neverland and Oz.
Originating as fan fiction from the brilliant imagination of Andy Weir, now brought to vivid life by Sarah Andersen, Cheshire Crossing is a funny, breakneck, boundlessly inventive journey through classic worlds as you've never seen them before.
Years after their respective returns from Wonderland, Neverland, and Oz, the trio meet here, at Cheshire Crossing-a boarding school where girls like them learn how to cope with their supernatural experiences and harness their magical world-crossing powers.
But Alice, Wendy, and Dorothy-now teenagers, who've had their fill of meddling authority figures-aren't content to sit still in a classroom. Soon they're dashing from one universe to the next, leaving havoc in their wake-and, inadvertently, bringing the Wicked Witch and Hook together in a deadly supervillain love match.
To stop them, the girls will have to draw on all of their powers . . . and marshal a team of unlikely allies from across the magical multiverse.
Advance praise for Cheshire Crossing
"Deliciously funny . . . a shrewd and spirited adaptation that will leave audiences hoping for another installment . . . Andersen's delightful cartoon drawing style meshes perfectly with Weir's prose, allowing the work to broaden its appeal beyond middle graders to young adults and adults."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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So much fun, mixing the Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan in one big bowl and shaking it up. I don't know which of these heroines I love the best, although Alice is definitely up there for her "I DID NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS" attitude.
The art is beautiful, the writing is sharp and funny. Recommended for adult fans of these classic stories.
About the Author:
Andy Weir built a two-decade career as a software engineer until the success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing full-time. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist…
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