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ALICE IN PASTALAND
Author: Alexandra Wright 
​Illustrator: Reagan Word   

Number of pages: 31
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (USA)
First published in: 1997
Format: Picturebook

Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes
Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (Math Adventure) 
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Synopsis by the author/publisher
Suppose that Alice had fallen into a wonderland where pasta was the only common denominator. In this clever parody of Lewis Carroll's classic tale, Alexandra Wright presents a mathematically aware Alice whose adventures are an appetizing combination of numbers, humor, and fun. With the Math Hatter dishing it up, the Adder using his noodle, and the Quantum Cat adding spice, arithmetic is full of pastabilities.​ 

“Before Alice could say a word, the rabbit began to apologize. "I am so sorry! I was looking at my watch. Four o'clock. I've got only an hour and a half to make pasta for 40 guests. I need one-quarter pound of pasta for each guest. No time to think how much to buy, I'm late, I'm late, I'm late" and off he ran.”

Recommended age range: 
​9+ years old

Relevant topics: 
Mass, Volume & Capacity

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