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I have been reading this to my girls since it was on the recommended reading list. And I can barely keep their attention or get through it. It is just strange. No way to sugar coat this book. Very strange.
I know some advise not watching the movies…but we happened to watch the movie about a year ago so my 6yo son was familiar with some of the characters and situations. He’s not listening on the edge of his seat but he does dish out some impressive narrations. I think if it had not been for watching the movie he and I would have been totally lost, especially towards the end.
In the words of my 6 year old, “that book makes me feel like I am in that hole with Alice, and I can’t get out! “
My kids thought it was a bit scary. I remember having negative feelings about it when I was liitle as well. The writing is good, but just not our “cup of tea”. 🙂
Hm – I remember reading it as a child – and I read “Through the looking glass” too. It seems to me that I enjoyed them – but I haven’t tried reading it as an adult, or too my kids. I do remember it being strange….
My children listened to it on audio, then read the book (AinW and TtheLG) before watching the movie. They absolutely adored the storyline and proceeded to correct the movie version and tell me all about it. They had no trouble following it and got a kick out of it. Of course, they come from a long line of people who find amusement at somewhat odd, quirky and bizarre ideas, humor and things (on my side of the family, not my husband’s).
They also enjoy the non-sense poetry of Edward Lear.
It’s not for everyone. My 10 yr. old son doesn’t understand why his friends don’t like Star Trek-I give him the same reason. You either like it or you don’t. Your mind has to work a certain way. Not better, just different.
They also enjoy stories like Elsie Dinsmore. We’re very eccletic.
Rachel
As with any SCM suggested books, if it’s not working for your family, feel free to set it aside and find a different one. Karen and I were just discussing a book the other day that her family really enjoyed and mine barely tolerated. You have freedom. Do what works best for your family.
Our children did not enjoy it either. We made it as far as chapter three and put it down.
Like Sonya said, it’s only SUGGESTED reading, not something you should feel committed to, especially if it’s not working. We moved on to Trumpet of the Swan, and loved every minute of it!
I read this to my daughter when she was nine. I didn’t like it that much, but I tried not to let her know that.
She loved it. But there have been plenty of other books that our family hasn’t liked. Maybe because she was older, she was able to follow the story better.Yes, I meant to add that my children were 8 and 9 when they heard and read it. I do think an older child would be able to follow it better.
Rachel
Thank you all for your help and sorry for the delay in getting back. I did buy coloring books to go with the reading and figurines for them to get a hands on approach but it’s not helping much. I think it is very imaginative but far out there. I don’t want to teach them to quit in the middle of a book though.
She loved it. But there have been plenty of other books that our family hasn’t liked. Maybe because she was older, she was able to follow the story better.Viewing 11 posts - 1 through 11 (of 11 total)
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