An exciting graphic novel reimagining of Alice in Wonderland that follows a non-binary Anishinaabe middle-schooler named who is transported to an alternate dimension. I loved seeing a new Wonderland populated by traditional Anishinaabe figures like trickster brothers Jiibayaabooz and Nanaboozhoo. I appreciated the themes of colonial land theft and environmental degradation as well as Aimée’s own personal journey of self-identity in the face of transphobic bullying.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

I loved the concept of this book - the art style reminds me of the book “Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy” by Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo. I’m not versed in Ashinabee culture at all, and it felt jarring — but you know what? This book doesn’t have to be for me. Maybe you’re familiar with Ashinabee folktales and this book will be for you! I loved that Aimee was nonbinary, and I loved their journey through the “rabbit path”. Four stars.

An Indigenous Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? Yes, please!

While on a field trip and feeling isolated, Aimée finds themself following a rabbit into a magical world of Anishinaabe culture and creatures. These traditional stories and characters are beautifully woven with Alice's classic adventures. There's a tea party, too-big and too-small moments, an evil queen and her minions, talking flowers, and more.

While I loved the art in this one (it reminded me of the Pokémon art style from when I was a kid), I didn’t really connect at all with the story. I would suggest that the word list be placed at the front of the book so people know it’s there before they begin reading and trying to decipher on their own. I also didn’t really understand the point of making this an Alice In Wonderland retelling, as all of those essential plot points (growing too big, attending tea) seemed forced and didn’t really make sense to me in this context. I think also a foreword about the culture would be very helpful, in order to understand more about the different folk tales before reading. I did love that their was a nonbinary MC, and I found her adventures very interesting.

Rabbit Chase by Elizabeth Lapensée
Rating : 3.5 stars

I loved the theme of this graphic novel. I really enjoyed the concept of having a non-binary protagonist and a setting like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. I think the author highlighted a unique perspective and introduced the Anishinaabe culture and language that as a reader. I have not encountered and I am unfamiliar with. However, the switch from English to the Anishinaabe language made it difficult to follow the storyline. The art was absolutely stunning as well. I just didn’t understand the entire storyline.

Thank you so much to the author Elizabeth Lapensée, to Annick Press Ltd, and to NetGalley for the Arc in exchange for an honest review. This review will also be posted to Goodreads.

This is the first time I've read a graphic novel where the text is separate from the images as part of a
Rabbit Chase is a homage to Alice in Wonderland, albeit with a twist. Instead of a little girl chasing a rabbit out of curiosity, a nonbinary kid named Aimée goes after a spirit that looks rabbity but is anything but one. Aimée needs to drum up the courage to find a way home, and confront a world of strange inhabitants. Well worth the read and a page turner.

An excellent indigenous retelling of Alice In Wonderland. Makes me wish I had grown up on these stories.
I think this will be both a great story for those who already are familiar with the folktales, and a great introduction for those who aren't, perhaps inspiring them to learn more themselves.

Rabbit Chase was a wonderful story. We have a beautiful story about an Aimée, an indigenous kid who is bullied for their usage of pronouns and their culture. We see Aimée realize they shouldn't let others act like that to them and remember to look for the good side of things as well. I also loved the magical, Alice in wonderland touch to the story, where it was replaced by Anishinaabe stories. Overall, Rabbit Chase is a great graphic novel I wish I'd had when I was in middle school. Thank you to Netgalley and Annick Press Ltd. for giving me an EArc of "Rabbit Chase" by Elizabeth Lapennsee, in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Annick Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Rabbit Chase by Elizabeth Lapensée is a great middle-age graphic novel featuring a protagonist who is Native American and non-binary. The book is described as "Anishinaabe culture and storytelling meet Alice in Wonderland," and it's definitely an apt description. The story revolves around Aimée, a middle schooler who uses they/them pronouns, who unexpectedly stumbles into a Wonderland-like alternate dimension. There, they meets traditional Anishinaabe characters like Trickster, a "white" Queen, and robotic playing card guards. Will Aimée find their way home? And what will they discover about their identity along the way?

Overall, Rabbit Chase is one of the most original and innovative graphic novels I've read in a long time. First off, I love that this is an #ownvoices graphic novel by an Anishinaabe author. I am so happy to be able to support a Native American author. I think that more of these books should be published and available for children to read. I did take off 1 star, because I think the artwork was decent, but not spectacular. I think that if the artwork had been better, it would have also improved the graphic novel overall. I did enjoy reading this book though. If you're intrigued by the description, or if you're looking for a middle-grade graphic novel, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in April!