Weir (Artemis for adults) and Andersen (the Sarah's Scribbles series for adults) team up to bring Weir's early webcomic to print in this fantasy mash-up that pitches together Wendy Darling, Dorothy Gale, and Alice Liddell as teenagers diagnosed with "dissociative psychosis." In 1910, the trio arrives at Cheshire Crossing, an English boarding school/research facility where they are the only patients—the doctor believes that they really can travel to other worlds and is soon proven correct. Alice uses Dorothy's slippers to travel to Oz, and Wendy is drawn along as she attempts to stop Alice. It's not long before all three and their umbrella-wielding caretaker face off against the Wicked Witch of the West and Captain Hook in an adventure that spans Earth, Neverland, Wonderland, and Oz. Andersen's large-eyed characters are reminiscent of manga and scenes convey the crux of each world, but Captain Hook is portrayed as the lone protagonist of color, and the story retains stereotypical images of Native Americans in Neverland. Other elements—Dorothy's history undergoing "electric shocks" in sanitariums, a Peter Pan aged to his teenage years and feeling "physical needs"—seem aimed at an audience older than the stated age range. Ages 8–12. (July)

Gr 7 Up—Dorothy from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Alice of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Peter Pan's Wendy are now teens and very misunderstood—no one else believed their wild stories, and they were diagnosed as delusional. However, the teachers at the boarding school Cheshire Crossing believe them and know that each one of them possesses amazing powers. When the girls' fantasy worlds collide and Captain Hook and the Wicked Witch of the West band together, the three teens must harness their talents to save humanity. Weir, author of the sci-fi book The Martian, and Andersen, known for her funny webcomic Sarah's Scribbles, may seem an unlikely pair, but they pull off this story admirably if not perfectly. The world-hopping is at times confusing, and the character of Nanny is unnecessary. Several swear words and references to sex make the tale more appropriate for a YA audience, though the charming illustrations might attract younger readers. The art is appealing, with eye-catching details. A lovely red poppy motif appears throughout the narrative, and Andersen uses bold colors to depict the fantasy realms. The epilogue hints that the girls' adventures are not done, with another familiar villain ready to take center stage. VERDICT A solid purchase for most collections, as reimagined fairy tales are always popular and Weir and Andersen are well-known names.–Nancy McKay, Ella Johnson Memorial Library, Hampshire, IL