Alice's second adventure takes her through the looking-glass to a place even curiouser than Wonderland. She finds herself caught up in a chess game and sets off to become a queen. On the way Alice meets a host of nonsense characters, including Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and Humpty Dumpty.

"Originally published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd 1872. This children's edition was first published in 1927."--Title page verso. Includes a quiz, word search and glossary (p. [202-214]).