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Letters from Wonderland

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In this illustrated collection of letters, Josie George, well-being guru, shows readers that the world is full of magic and mystery if you only look hard enough. Because Wonderland exists outside of stories – it’s in the cracks between the pavement, in neglected urban spaces, in overgrown gardens, in weeds and upturned flower pots. It’s the wonder we all experience as very small children but that we grow out of as time goes on. Reading it is to feel bewitched – and transported to a happier place. She gives readers the tools they need to navigate through life and retain an inner peace and joy.

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ISBN: 9780571380169 Category: Children's - Older Readers Tags: Children's / Teenage general interest: Discovery & exploration, Children's / Teenage general interest: Practical interests, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Self-awareness & self-esteem, Children's / Teenage: general interest
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I am a little strange, but warm like porridge and sunshine. I grow things and find treasures. I know the names of the birds and the trees. My body and my mind work differently to most. I am full of surprises. Will you join me?

Wonderland exists outside of stories.

It’s in the cracks between the pavement.

In overgrown gardens, down amongst the weeds.

It’s a witchy, magical, enchanted place.

It’s waiting for you.

And it needs you.

Follow the trail laid out for you in this sumptuously illustrated book of letters that will lead you on a journey of discovery into the magical world all around you.

If where you live feels grey and boring, if you’ve ever felt different or alone, doubted yourself or wondered if you really matter, if you’ve found yourself feeling sad that magic isn’t ‘real’ or longed to feel like someone special in a real story, this book is for you.

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Dimensions 21.5 × 15.7 cm
Author

George, Josie

Publisher

Faber & Faber

Imprint

Faber & Faber

Cover

Hardback

Pages

166

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

158.1 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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