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Our trip to Blunderland

    Our trip to Blunderland is a classic fantasy novel by J. H. A. Macdonald.

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    About Our trip to Blunderland

    "Our Trip to Blunderland: or, Grand Excursion to Blundertown and Back" by Jean Jambon is a whimsical children's story written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows three boys, named Norval, Jaques, and Ranulf, who are inspired by Alice's adventures in Wonderland and long for similar escapades through dreamlike realms. Their delightful journey leads them to the fantastical and absurd world of Blunderland, filled with humorous situations and quirky characters. The opening of the tale sets the stage with the boys' conversations about Alice and the enchanting experiences she had. As they dream of visiting wonderlands of their own, they encounter Alice, who offers them a "pass" to embark on their adventure. Notably playful dialogue ensues, and after some humorous interactions, they find themselves on bicycles that magically whisk them off. Soon, they are soaring through the air, witnessing whimsical sights, and eventually crashing into the chaotic and zany world of Blunderland. The tone is comical and surreal, hinting at the absurdity and adventure that lie ahead in their journey.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Fantasy fiction
    • Children's stories
    • Boys, Juvenile fiction
    • Imaginary places, Juvenile fiction
    • Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898, Parodies, imitations, etc
    • Alice, Fictitious character from Carroll, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Our trip to Blunderland?

    Our trip to Blunderland was written by J. H. A. Macdonald.

    What genre is Our trip to Blunderland?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is Our trip to Blunderland free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Our trip to Blunderland?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass and The marvellous land of Snergs.

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