{"product_id":"bernard-pepperlin-isbn-9780062865458","title":"Bernard Pepperlin","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Bernard and his newfound friends—revolutionary rats, wise-cracking cats, and coffee-chugging squirrels, to name a few—will delight and inspire readers of all ages!”    —Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello, Universe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe drowsy Dormouse from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is transported to modern-day New York City for the adventure of a lifetime in this middle grade novel that’s perfect for fans of Stuart Little and written by critically acclaimed author Cara Hoffman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a girl in a blue dress crashes the Mad Hatter’s eternal tea party, the sleepy Dormouse feels more awake than he has in a long time. He wishes he could follow her and be a part of her adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd as luck would have it, a surprising twist of fate sends the Dormouse on an adventure of his own, where he must not fall asleep. For he is destined to save a magical world outside Wonderland, and it will take all his courage—and a few new friends—to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew York City is a long way from Wonderland, and Bernard will need more than just courage to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Alice in Wonderland Retelling:\u003c\/b\u003e The sleepy Dormouse leaves the Mad Hatter’s tea party behind for a brand-new adventure on the streets of modern-day New York City.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnlikely Friendships:\u003c\/b\u003e To succeed, Bernard will need the help of wise-cracking cats, revolutionary rats, and even coffee-chugging squirrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Secret World of Animals:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover a hidden animal society living just beneath the notice of humans, with its own subways, heroes, and villains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Humorous and Heartfelt Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for middle grade readers who love classic tales like \u003ci\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/i\u003e, this story is packed with courage, humor, and heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Bernard and his newfound friends—revolutionary rats, wise-cracking cats, and coffee-chugging squirrels, to name a few—will delight and inspire readers of all ages. New York City will never be the same again!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello Universe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Hoffman deftly creates a compellingly different kind of Wonderland, a place with its own set of realities and whose residents understand that, in spite of their differences, they are stronger together than apart. Everything a fantasy should be and more.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBernard Pepperlin\u003c\/em\u003e sparkles! Small animals—human and otherwise—will be inspired by Cara Hoffman’s charming middle grade debut.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSherri L Smith author of The Toymaker’s Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What do you get when you put one lost little mouse into a big city filled with singing cockroaches, hungry falcons, magic teapots, and conniving weasels? An utterly charming, delightful tale of bravery and friendship!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBobbie Pyron, award-winning author of A Pup Called Trouble\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A quirky flight of fancy with a rich lineage.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hoffman cleverly mingles familiar themes and tropes from Carroll’s famous novel with wry humor. A great read-alike for fans of Roald Dahl, E.B. White, and Katherine Applegate.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889325961445,"sku":"NP9780062865458","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062865458.jpg?v=1730231011","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bernard-pepperlin-isbn-9780062865458","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}