The Penguin Readers series is a series of books for learning English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted texts, new illustrations, and language learning exercises, the printed edition also includes instructions for accessing supporting material online. The titles include popular and classic books, exciting contemporary literature, and challenging non-fiction, introducing students to the literature of the most successful authors and significant content. The eight levels of the Penguin Readers series follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for language learning. The exercises at the end of each book help students practice grammar, vocabulary, and essential exam skills. Questions before, during, and after reading check comprehension of the story and develop vocabulary.

The book "Alice Through the Looking Glass" is a level 3 Reader, A2 in the CEFR framework. The text consists of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing the first conditional, past continuous, and present perfect simple. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.

Alice is playing with her cat when she starts to feel sleepy. Suddenly, the mirror moves and changes color. Alice goes through the glass into a magical world. It is even stranger than Wonderland... what might she find there?

Exclusively with the printed edition, readers can unlock online resources that include a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans, and answer keys.