Lewis Carroll
Alice in Wonderland: what to read next?
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Lewis CarrollThrough the Looking GlassAlice steps through a mirror and discovers a reversed world where everything operates according to strange, bewildering rules. She meets enigmatic characters who draw her into a series of trials and absurd games. In this universe structured like a game of chess, every move has…By the same authorSame genreSame era
E. T. A. HoffmannThe Nutcracker and the Mouse KingOn Christmas Eve, little Marie finds among the presents a wooden nutcracker, which she takes under her protection when her brother Fritz breaks three of its teeth. Left alone in the parlour, she sees the toys come to life and do battle with an army of mice led by a seven-headed…Same genre
L. Frank BaumThe Wizard of OzDorothy, a young girl carried away by a tornado, finds herself in a fantastical world where she seeks to return home. On her way to the mysterious Wizard of Oz, she meets a scarecrow without a brain, a tin man without a heart, and a lion without courage. Together, they face…Same genre
Horacio QuirogaJungle TalesA giant tortoise saves the man who once nursed it, the youngest of three coati cubs disobeys his mother, and a flamingo pays dearly for its vanity. These eight tales give a voice to the animals of the Paraná, who work, quarrel and learn the hard way. People pass through them,…Same genre
Nikolai GogolThe Overcoat · The NoseThese two Petersburg stories each follow a minor official whom the capital overwhelms. Akaky Akakievich, a copying clerk mocked by his colleagues, goes without for months to pay for the new overcoat that finally earns him some regard. Collegiate assessor Kovalyov wakes up with…Same genreSame era
Mark TwainThe Adventures of Tom SawyerTom Sawyer, a mischievous boy living on the banks of the Mississippi, multiplies adventures and pranks with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Through games, escapades, and discoveries, he turns everyday life into a field of exploration. But some experiences confront him with more…Same genreSame era
Rudyard KiplingThe Jungle BookMowgli, a child raised by wolves in the jungle, learns to survive among animals and understand their laws. Guided by Baloo the wise bear and Bagheera the protective panther, he grows between the human and wild worlds. But the threat of the tiger Shere Khan looms over him,…Same countrySame genreSame era
George OrwellAnimal FarmThe animals of Manor Farm drive out their master and set about running the farm themselves, under the banner of equality. The pigs, quickest to learn, take charge of organising the work and writing the rules. Little by little, the rules change, the memories fade, and the new…Same countrySame genre
Frances BurnettThe Secret GardenMary, a solitary and spoiled child, is sent to live in a large isolated estate after a family tragedy. There she discovers an abandoned garden, locked for years, which gradually becomes a refuge and a place of transformation. By exploring this secret space, she changes…Same genre
Franz KafkaThe MetamorphosisGregor Samsa, a devoted employee, wakes one morning transformed into a giant insect. Unable to work and rejected by his family, he gradually becomes a burden in his own home. As his isolation deepens, family bonds deteriorate, revealing a harsh social reality. This short,…Same genre
Louisa May AlcottLittle WomenMeg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, four sisters with distinct personalities, grow up together in a modest but close-knit family. Each pursues her dreams while facing the realities of life, love, and responsibility. Their family bond remains a pillar in the face of trials and difficult…Same genreSame era
Edward StratemeyerThe Rover BoysAn adventure novel for young readers, the twelfth volume of the Rover Boys series. The three Rover brothers, Dick, Tom and Sam, spend the end of summer at Valley Brook, the family farm in New York State. A mountain outing leads them to a cave where thieves hide their loot,…Same genre