Taking Wonderland: Truth and Transformation
Wonderland Just Got a Whole Lot Darker
Coming February 26, 2025.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.6/5 (145 ratings)
288 Pages – Fantasy/Mystery/Sci-fi
Ali’s challenges multiply as she tries to escape from Wonderland and rescue her father. Who can she trust in this world of exotic, vulnerable creatures? How can she enlist their help without putting them at risk from the brutality of the Jabberwocky and the agents of the White Rose?
‘Someone came through with me,’ said Ali. ‘I think she’s dying.’ ‘Is that so?’ The Hatter stared at the water for a moment, then stepped up onto the bank. ‘How badly is she dying?’
‘How badly? She’s in a lot of pain. Is that what you mean?’
‘No. A bad death can be painful, certainly, but dying is difficult to manage over here. Her body will try to repair itself, but what form that mending takes will depend on her.’
‘What form?’ Ali grabbed his elbow. ‘Are you saying that damage triggers the transformations? You get injured and your body starts adapting to save you?’
‘Exactly so.’ The Hatter sat to pull his boots on. ‘Our bodies will do everything in their power to mend. Don’t press me for details. None of our palace scholars can agree on the subject, except for one thing – do NOT get badly injured.’
Praise for the Taking Wonderland Series
“Utterly mesmerizing… a girl out of place in her own world, yet extraordinarily connected to another.”
Richard Taylor, Weta Workshop ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Baynton really said ‘watch what I can do’ in the last four chapters… WHAT A CLIFFHANGER!”
Savannah Turner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A fun, twisted tale… So much story left to be told!”
Kristen Morris ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Hooked by the time I had finished reading the prologue… perfect unity of science and art.”
onlinebookclub.org ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wow, what a story!… Ali might start as a brat, but she evolves into a real kick-ass heroine.”
Susan ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Forget what you know about Wonderland… This takes on new strength. Uncover its mystery and enjoy.”
Tianne Shaw ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“It really had me thinking about grief, hopes, anger, sadness… It really tugs on all your heartstrings.”
Deanna Blackburn ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Love the sparky, sparring dialogue, the rollercoaster action, and the sheer inventiveness.”
Magpies Magazine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Martin Baynton
Martin Baynton is a distinguished British author, illustrator, and TV producer, renowned for his captivating work in children’s literature and media for over three decades. Now residing in New Zealand.
- His groundbreaking series, “Jane And The Dragon,” first published by Walker Books in 1988, has not only become a modern classic but also found a new life on screen, thanks to a celebrated TV adaptation.
- Martin’s creative works have crossed borders, with his books receiving wide publication in the UK, US, Spain, France, New Zealand, and Australia. He has also lent his artistic talents to illustrate books for other leading writers, including Russell Hoban and Kenneth Grahame.
- He is the creator of three internationally acclaimed preschool TV shows: The WotWots, the Kiddets, and The Book Hungry Bears.