u003cbu003eu003cbu003eWho HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.u003c/bu003e u003cpu003eu003cbu003eFind out how u003c/bu003eu003cbu003eu003ciu003eAlice in Wonderland u003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbu003ebecame a children's classic.u003c/bu003eu003c/bu003e u003cpu003ePublished in 1865 by British author Lewis Carroll, this fantasy adventure story introduced the world to Alice and introduced Alice to some very strange but beloved creatures, including The White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and The Queen of Hearts. u003cpu003eThis silly tale that started out as a collection of stories written for one little girl became so popular that even Queen Victoria, the British monarch, couldn't put it down! Lewis Carroll, whose real name was Charles L. Dodgson, went on to write several sequels and other books, but u003ciu003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderlandu003c/iu003e and u003ciu003eAlice through the Looking-Glassu003c/iu003e are by far his most famous stories. u003cpu003eAuthor Dana Meachen Rau takes readers through the book's history--from Carroll's initial inspiration--Alice Liddell--all the way to the movies, plays, and other adaptations that are entertaining fans today.
