Bernard Pepperlin

“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

The 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.

When 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.

And 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.

What happens when a sleepy hero from a classic tale wakes up in the middle of a modern magical showdown?

• Classic Retelling: Leave the Mad Hatter’s tea party behind as Lewis Carroll’s drowsy Dormouse becomes the unlikely hero of a story for a new generation.
• Talking Animals: Meet an unforgettable cast of city critters, from wise-cracking cats and revolutionary rats to coffee-chugging squirrels who become Bernard’s closest allies.
• Found Family: Watch as Bernard, a mouse who has always been alone, discovers the meaning of friendship and courage with a little help from his new friends.
• Magical Urban Fantasy: Explore a hidden world of wonder thriving just beneath the streets, subways, and skyscrapers of New York City.