This is one in an excellent abridged series that gives the basic story but at an easier reading level. The actual Lexile level is 940 but this is a much more user friendly read which works well with my elementary students. The basic story tells of a young girl named Alice who lives in England. One day she is sitting under a tree while her sister reads when she sees a white rabbit dressed like an English gentleman. The rabbit runs down a rabbit hole and Alice follows which is the jumping off point of the adventure through a whimsical and wacky land. The queer characters which include a talking Caterpillar and The Mad Hatter, A crazy hat wearing gentleman, that makes hats and enjoys tea parties but seems to be completely insane. The tale weaves through a magical land where the Queen of Hearts rules with an iron fist. This is a great introduction to one of the classics without the thick language that can be problematic for younger readers.

All of these QED "Classic Collection" books are wonderful, modern adaptations. The illustrations are engaging and the language is clear and exciting for early readers. ( )