11-year-old Vincent van Gogh discovers a curious new world through a tunnel on the moor. A mysterious white rabbit introduces him to Alice, and their quest begins—defeat the dreaded Jabberwock before it consumes all of Wonderland.

A slithy tove, an ill-tempered caterpillar, and the Cheshire cat meet them along the path as their adventures take them through fields dancing with flowers, tangled forests, and looking-glass pools. But all is not what it seems in Wonderland, and Vincent may not have—and may not want— what it takes to succeed. Destroying the Jabberwock may cost more than he’s willing to give.

Prequel to The Worlds Next Door

What if Alice wasn’t alone when she fell down that rabbit hole? C. E. White portrays a unique historical crossover in Vincent in Wonderland. This whimsical retelling pairs 11-year-old artist Vincent van Gogh with Lewis Carroll’s original Alice Liddell, when both youngsters are called to a magical realm to use their gifts, exploring purpose in life, self-sacrifice, and stewardship of talents. With descriptions evoking van Gogh’s artwork and the unique animals of Carroll’s imagination, White paints a vivid picture of this quest to destroy the Jabberwock and save this world.

Best for: Middle-grade fans of portal fantasy and Alice in Wonderland.

Discern: Brief scenes of childhood bullies and violence against animals, vague discussions of depression and mental health.