We need to talk about kevin lionel shriver the rosie project graeme simsion. First paperback edition march 1998 go ask alice taken from white rabbit, written by grace slick. Girl by blake nelson written like a diary of a true 16 year old girl even though it written by a man, also made into a movie fat kid rules the world by k. Her other daughter anna says, mom, its lydia, your daughter. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The look of alice, for one thing, merits a book of its own, as she slowly morphs from the fullskirted, largeheaded miss of john tenniels original drawings on which nobody has improved to. People like to call the alice books timeless classics that can be read by all ages. Alice gives her age as seven and a half in the sequel, which takes place on 4 november. Nowadays ya lit is pretty universal harry potter really opened the doors for people to read childrens books no matter what their agebut in 1971 when our book was written that wasnt really the case. Alex and the ironic gentleman by adrienne kress has a similar madcap whimsy about it, and like alice it features a young girl going on an adventure in a strange world and meeting extraordinary people including, in this case, harried movie direc. The text is faithful to lewis carrolls the text is faithful to lewis carrolls. Still alice mass market paperback december 16, 2014.
Books similar to go ask alicejays journal goodreads. Some of these are retellings, some are similar in genre or theme and some are just so full of carrollian imagination that i had to include them. Alice in wonderland, alice s adventures in wonderland, lewis carroll about elizabeth bird elizabeth bird is currently the collection development manager of the evanston public library system and a former materials specialist for new york public library. As such, we hope it will provide insights into the increasingly complicated world in which we live. In the tradition of go ask alice halfshadowed face of a teenager on the cover, cautionary tale told in the form of diary entries, anonymous author. Are there any other novels similar to alice in wonderland. Everyone who encounters go ask alice goes through the same four stages titillated horror, for the young reader, at the book s dramatic depictions of drug use. A book report on go ask alice english literature essay. The books in order the official alice blog by phyllis. Thoughts on go ask alice banned books week duration. For readers of atul gawande, siddhartha mukherjee, and henry marsh, a riveting, gorgeously written biography of one of historys most fascinating and confounding diseases alzheimers from its discovery more than 100 years ago to todays race towards a cure.
The book go ask alice was published after the song was released and they took the name of the book from the song. Does anyone know books similarrelated to go ask alice. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Originally sold as the real diary of an actual teenager, go ask alice is the fauxmemoir of a 15yearold girl whose life is dominated by her drug problems, following her experiences from her. Stories similar to alice in wonderland books, stories, and novels like alice in wonderland by lewis carroll. In the same vein, go ask alice is young adult literature because thats the audience it was specifically geared toward. Find books like still alice from the worlds largest community of readers. Jul 20, 2009 does anyone know books similarrelated to go ask alice anonymous. It was reported as unsold and destroyed to the publisher and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this stripped book. Go ask alice by anonymous about the book she doesnt want to get hooked on drugs. A riveting firstperson tale of addiction, in the tradition of go ask alice and jays journal. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english mathematician. Alice met fawn at the store and she invited alice to come over and go swimming in their pool. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with bring me.
In the text of the two alice books, author lewis carroll often did not remark on the physical appearance of. Aimed at children between eight and twelve years old, this playful and fun collection of projects encourages young readers to experiment with their imaginations, get messy with materials and engage with the world in new and exciting ways. Our team members have advanced degrees in public health, health education, medicine, counseling, and a number of. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Seuss celebrates all the wonderful things that come with summer. The first alice book ive read was in grade four, alice in agony, and i instantly fell in love with her. Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books. Attributed to anonymous, the book is in diary form, and was originally presented as being the edited. Alice, the key character, also experiences similar frustrations. Is there anything about them that doesnt seem timeless anything you had trouble understanding, or that seems like it might be a victorian custom or practice without a modern counterpart. The book is written in diary form, but the author is anonymous. Frank baum didnt find carrolls plots very coherent, he did find inspiration. I was looking for a book more like lullabies for little criminals, which is more of a graphic view of what its like to have a hard childhood filled with drugs, etc.
Lewis carrolls alice in wonderland books have delighted readers across the globe for over a hundred years. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to alice in jeopardy. Goodreads members who liked still alice also liked. Alice s father, a college professor, accepts a teaching position at a different college and the family will move at the start of the new year, which cheers alice up. This is a list of books that for whatever reason remind me of alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. She thinks someday shed like to get married and raise a family. Master all the puzzles, nurture your imagination, and enjoy every second of playing. Its great in a sense, different than anything i read at the time. An intelligent, sensitive girl with a literary flair, she experiments with drugs and the counterculture to escape from.
Comparison of frankenstein and alice in wonderland english literature essay a comparison of mary shelleys frankenstein and lewis carrolls alice in wonderland in a world where the lines between normal and abnormal are quickly being blurred with a society leaning to a more false or manufactured way of life we still see things as part of the. But the author traveled in relatively tight social and academic circles. Goodreads members who liked go ask alicejays journal also lik. Buzzfeed as is something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and. In alice s adventures in wonderland 1865, which takes place on 4 may, the character is widely assumed to be seven years old. If you do like it, there is another book called jays journal that is very similar. Although the book has been classified as fiction see treatment of book as fiction and nonfiction. Go ask alice is about a 15 year old girl, once living in what she thought was the most perfect world, but that takes a turn for the worst. Alice is a fictional child living during the middle of the victorian era. Attributed to anonymous, the book is in diary form, and was originally presented as being the edited real diary of the unnamed teenage p. The summer before college, hannah swears shes finally going to find the one. But she just cant resist the way the drugs make her feelbeautiful and popular and connected to the world around her. Like a blink of an eye the main character turns towards drugs, sex, and running away. Go ask alice was published anonymously in 1971, but in the last two decades, it still lives in the top 25 most frequently banned books, according to the.
May 24, 2016 2010s alice in wonderland threw out the plot of the book entirely, keeping the characters and amping up the crazy. Turned out to be a thinly veiled anti drug propaganda book, no real alice, no diary. Goodreads members who liked alice i have been also liked. Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. It is, however, a highly personal and specific chronicle.
In the other books that i have read such as, go ask alice, and jays journal, i felt like i could relate to the story on a personal level. Based on a 15yearolds diary, go ask alice is the intimate account of one girls fatal journey into the world of drug addiction. Every time after she uses, she feels guilty and low and vows to stay away. The diary begins right before alice s fifteenth birthday. If you like the end of alice you might like similar books sarah, zombie, tampa, tiger, tiger, brave new girl. Find books like alice i have been from the worlds largest community of readers. Authors similar to lisa see meet your next favorite book. It starts with alice in an insane asylum, like so many of these iterations do, but this one. But in the end, she emerges wiser with the learning involved in each situation. I think that this book could easily find a place in high school curriculum.
Reading go ask alice the socalled real diary, first published in 1971, of an anonymous girl who took drugs and diedis an experience so widely shared that theres little point personalizing it. I just love alice too much that i feel like i have a sister growing up with me,although i am an only child. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking. Discover books similar to the fault in our stars, including funny. Was alice through the looking glass based on a book. The white rabbit and lovely alice will keep you company as you grow taller and taller, reach higher levels and find things you never believed possible.
Almost home annies baby basketball diaries, jim carroll beauty queen checkers cut a recent one about treatment of a self mutilator dear miffy which is full of really foul language beware dont you dare read this, mrs. Her books include snow flower and the secret fan 2005, dragon bones, and on gold mountain. I am wanting to read a book similar to lewis carolls alice s adventures in wonderland and though the looking glass and what alice found there but possibly more dark. Some commentators have noted that these books use writing styles similar to go ask alice and contain similar themes, such as.
A new biography of lewis carroll, just in time for the release of tim burtonas allstar alice in wonderland lewis carroll was brilliant, secretive and self contradictory. This novels protagonist, alice, is staring down at a leukemia diagnosis. Go ask alice is still awash in controversy, 43 years. After the play, alice compliments her daughter, talking to lydia as she would to an actress whom she didnt know. Some people maintain that alice in wonderland can only have been written by an author with considerable hallucinogenic mushroom experience under their belt. Alice has never believed in luck, but that doesnt stop her from rooting for love. While the rest of her family adjusts to the new town, alice feels like an outcast at school. Which alice in wonderland character are you most similar to.
The story starts off like any other book, with a normal day and a normal family. Best books, top 100 childrens novels 2012 tagged with. Go ask alice is a reference to a jefferson airplane song called white rabbit, which alludes to rampant hallucinogenic drug use in lewis carrolls alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland is robert sabudas most amazing creation ever, featuring stunning popups illustrated in john tenniels classic style. Go ask alice is based on the actual diary of a fifteenyearold drug user. This book is part graphic novel and part documentary.
If you purchased this book without a cover you should be aware that this book is stolen property. Who really inspired lewis carrolls alice characters. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an. The hatter and the march hare are referred to as both mad by the cheshire cat, in alice s adventures in. Sep 27, 2016 i think you mean go ask alice by anonymous aka beatrice sparks, but anywho. When you read alice in wonderland, you will find yourself trying to make sense of an illogical story. Sevenyearold alice from the book became a 19yearold, returning to wonderland. She goes to a party, and drinks coke with a drug in in. Goodreads members who liked go ask alice also liked. Go ask alice is a 1971 fiction book about a teenage girl who develops a drug addiction at age 15 and runs away from home on a journey of selfdestructive escapism. Jefferson airplane white rabbit lyrics songmeanings. Please no neil gaiman, or teennovels like twilight or shiver no dark romance novels please. Right now i am going into grade six,and i absolutely cant go anywhere without bringing an alice book with me.
Then write an essay comparing and contrasting the book to go ask alice. Alice recovers quickly, but this was a significant lapse. Find books like go ask alicejays journal from the worlds largest community of readers. He is very often referred to as the mad hatter, though this term was never used by carroll. The phrase mad as a hatter predates carrolls works. Join facebook to connect with alice blickley and others you may know. The author of this diary began journaling on her sixteenth birthday. She is a pretty typical teenage girl in the late 1960sshes mostly concerned with school, boys, her hair, and fitting in okay, thats pretty typical for any decade when her fathers new job causes her family to move across the country, alice is thrust into a new school at a time when she is at best sensitive. Books similar to alices adventures in wonderland manybooks. To see the complete list of this authors readalikes, you need to be a member. Alice alice is the anonymous protagonist her name is an allusion to a jefferson airplane song whose intermittent diary entries narrate go ask alice.
The immortal life of henrietta lacks rebecca skloot. From trips to the beach and eating watermelon to fireworks and fishing, alice low and roy mckies summer will have young readers eager for the kind of fun only warm breezes and sunny weather can bring. The hatter is a fictional character in lewis carrolls 1865 book alice s adventures in wonderland and its 1871 sequel through the lookingglass. She was named the 2001 national woman of the year, by the organizat. Almost home annies baby basketball diaries, jim carroll beauty queen checkers cut a recent one about treatment of a self mutilator. May 01, 2014 alex and the ironic gentleman by adrienne kress has a similar madcap whimsy about it, and like alice it features a young girl going on an adventure in a strange world and meeting extraordinary people including, in this case, harried movie direc. Better than fireworks, this classic beginner book edited by dr. You might also like similar books to the end of alice, like sarah. Charles dodgson, better known as lewis carroll, always denied that the characters in alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass and what alice found there 1871 were based on real people.
Then she starts doing math, crystals, bath salts, anything you could imagine. But i would really like to get into reading something this summer and the one book that really got me hooked into it was go ask alice. It is not a definitive statement on the middleclass, teenage drug world. Alice s old piano teacher asked her to be a solist at her outstanding student recital. Jan 04, 2008 go ask alice was the product of beatrice sparks, an author who has come out with a number of teens who saw their lives ruined by their bad choices offerings, each one presented as a true.
Poignant and unflinchingly honest, her story is a tragedy that is repeated in towns and cities across the country. Read another book that deals with teenagers and drugs, such as crank by ellen hopkins and smack by melvin burgess. With over a million copies in print, this book has become a classic. Go ask alice jays journal anonymous diaries 9781442423107.