Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland (also known as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland ) is a funny fantasy book first published in 1865 . The story is about Alice , a curious and imaginative girl, who falls down a hole and enters the strange and wonderful world of Wonderland . As she goes down the rabbit hole, Alice meets weird and wonderful characters , including: The White Rabbit – A rabbit who’s obsessed with time. - The Cheshire Cat – A grinning cat who gives cryptic advice and can disappear. - The Mad Hatter, March Hare and Dormouse – Silly tea party hosts who speak in riddles. - The Caterpillar – A wise, hookah smoking insect who challenges Alice’s sense of self. - The Queen of Hearts – A short tempered, tyrannical ruler who always says “Off with their heads!” Throughout her adventure, Alice has wacky transformations , such as growing and shrinking after eating or drinking magical things. She navigates a world where logic is turned on its head , where there are absurd rules , paradoxes and nonsense . At its heart Alice in Wonderland is a story of self discovery, imagination and growing up . The book plays with identity, logic and reality and is a timeless classic. Whether you read it as a funny children’s story or a deeper philosophical exploration, Carroll’s world will always charm you.