“ALICE IN WONDERLAND “
Alice in Wonderland is one of the most famous children’s books ever written. It became a success from the moment it was published, in 1865. Since then, it has been translated in 80 languages, adapted for theatre, television, and today it is one of the most quoted works in English literature.
Alice is a young girl who falls asleep and dreams about a place where all sorts of animals and things can speak and she can change her own size by eating or drinking different food items. You can tell right from the start that it is quite the wonderland. It all begins when she spots a white rabbit who can not only speak in English but actually carries a pocketwatch with him. He seems to be in a hurry as he keeps on checking the time and repeating the phrase -- "I shall be too late!" Alice finds this very intriguing and starts following the rabbit. And this is how she accidentally falls into a rabbit hole. Here, she see through a tiny door, a beautiful garden and it seems so green and luscious to her that she feels she must go there to play. But how will she get through the tiny door? What adventures lie ahead for Alice in this wonderland?
Read "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll to find out.
I enjoyed reading this book so much that I wish I had read it when I was younger. Young people should read this book because it opens up a world of adventure and makes our imagination run wild. At the same time, its writing style is such that the young reader will learn new things in an interesting way. It is an excellent book to read if you want to brush up on your English and have fun in the process. If you've read it as a child, I would suggest that you read it again as it would hold a deeper meaning for you now.
This story is about growing up and learning how the world works. It allows the reader to believe that one does not have to simply submit to the norms of his or her society and that it is okay to raise one's voice against cruelty and injustice. I believe that these ideas need to be engrained in our hearts if we want to make this world a safer and better place to live in.
Submitted by Shraddha Juyal,
3rd year English Honors student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls- Sector 11,
Intern at T. S. Central State Library- Sector 17.
Alice in Wonderland is one of the most famous children’s books ever written. It became a success from the moment it was published, in 1865. Since then, it has been translated in 80 languages, adapted for theatre, television, and today it is one of the most quoted works in English literature.
Alice is a young girl who falls asleep and dreams about a place where all sorts of animals and things can speak and she can change her own size by eating or drinking different food items. You can tell right from the start that it is quite the wonderland. It all begins when she spots a white rabbit who can not only speak in English but actually carries a pocketwatch with him. He seems to be in a hurry as he keeps on checking the time and repeating the phrase -- "I shall be too late!" Alice finds this very intriguing and starts following the rabbit. And this is how she accidentally falls into a rabbit hole. Here, she see through a tiny door, a beautiful garden and it seems so green and luscious to her that she feels she must go there to play. But how will she get through the tiny door? What adventures lie ahead for Alice in this wonderland?
Read "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll to find out.
I enjoyed reading this book so much that I wish I had read it when I was younger. Young people should read this book because it opens up a world of adventure and makes our imagination run wild. At the same time, its writing style is such that the young reader will learn new things in an interesting way. It is an excellent book to read if you want to brush up on your English and have fun in the process. If you've read it as a child, I would suggest that you read it again as it would hold a deeper meaning for you now.
This story is about growing up and learning how the world works. It allows the reader to believe that one does not have to simply submit to the norms of his or her society and that it is okay to raise one's voice against cruelty and injustice. I believe that these ideas need to be engrained in our hearts if we want to make this world a safer and better place to live in.
Submitted by Shraddha Juyal,
3rd year English Honors student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls- Sector 11,
Intern at T. S. Central State Library- Sector 17.
OLIVER TWIST
BY CHARLES DICKENS
BY CHARLES DICKENS
*Book is available in the Children Section of the Library.
Oliver Twist is one of Charles Dickens' best known novels.
This is the story of an orphan who struggles to find his fortune in life. Though he never really had a chance to know his mother, he feels deeply connected to her and misses her every now and then. He grows up in a workhouse where he isn't fed or clothed properly and is made to work hard all day. At the age of 10, when he politely asks for more food, he is instead sent away to work for a family. Though he recieves more food from them, he is still treated very poorly. And so he escapes it by running away to London, diving further into the sea of danger. Before leaving for London, however, he meets his best friend, Dick, who wishes him the best of fortune for his new journey. They never meet again but Dick's words stay with Oliver through all the challenges that he faces in London. What are these challenges? And how does Oliver deal with them? Read 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens to find out.
I absolutely loved the book and I believe that every child should read it. First of all, it gives great insight into the life of an orphan and acquaints the reader of his struggles and thoughts. And secondly, it strikes the perfect balance between the cruelty that can be seen in the world and the kindness that can be found in this same world. Throughout the story, Oliver faces many struggles and though his situations keep changing, his heart remains pure. His tale is full of optimism and it revolves around the idea that good things happen to good people and that Karma catches on with everyone. Yes, the end may seem like things have magically worked in Oliver's favor. But after all that struggle, I believe he deserves it. As for the reader, I think this world can be very cruel sometimes, and believing in a little magic will do no harm to anybody.
Review submitted by Shraddha Juyal,
3rd year English Honours student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls- Sector 11,
Intern at T. S. Central State Library- Sector 17
3rd year English Honours student at Post Graduate Government College for Girls- Sector 11,
Intern at T. S. Central State Library- Sector 17
