Madeline Hatter's Story

Ever After High #0.4

by Shannon Hale

Join Madeline Hatter, daughter of the Mad Hatter of Wonderland, for a positively upside-down day at her father's Mad Hatter of Wonderland's Haberdashery Hat & Tea Shoppe. Read all about it in this exclusive Ever After High short story by Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale.

Genres: Fantasy, Short Stories, Fairy Tales, Young Adult, Childrens, Middle Grade, Ebooks

13 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 3, 2013

About the author

Shannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of six young adult novels: the Newbery Honor book Princess Academy, multiple award winner Book of a Thousand Days, and the highly acclaimed Books of Bayern series. She has written three books for adults, including the upcoming Midnight in Austenland (Jan. 2012), companion book to Austenland. She co-wrote the hit graphic novel Rapunzel's Revenge and its sequel Calamity Jack with husband Dean Hale. They live near Salt Lake City, Utah with their four small children, and their pet, a small, plastic pig.

Reviews

[Bookkitten (collector of nice things) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read Maddie´s story. So far, I like her the best, she see´s the best in everyone & want everybody to be happy. And I loved the Wonderland whackyness of her and her father. Waiter, a cup of Mad tea, please!

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed Madeline's story. Also, I really want to try some of the teas described in this story.

[Sam Moon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Siempre fue mi favorita desde pequeño y lo sigue siendo 👁️👄👁️

[Azori Blomkvist · Rating 5 out of 5]

No esperaba encontrar a la hija del Rey Lear jaja que buen dia del revés

[J · Rating 1 out of 5]

Series Summary: Totally didn't like the idea and wonder why I chose these books again. Being a fan of fairytales I was looking forward to see what kind of twist but this is going to be one series that I am truly going to stay away from.

The children were snobby and the people no matter the age were mentally damaged. I mean who has ever suffered in life would hope their children would willing suffer the same fate just to be happily ever after? So wrong in so many accounts.

And the modern touch was interesting but the way the author made parodies and pans of it while also giving the story a "fairytale valley girl" touch just made want to cringe. This isn't the way fairytales are suppose to go.....

And don't even mention the shoe fetish that every character seems to go through *smh*.

Book Summary: The story had a bit more backbone than some of the other ones that are being used to introduce the book but just being from an almost different genre it is hard to see how Maddie is going to fit in especially since her friends are the children of Pinocchio and the Evil Queen, which doesn't seem to combine its own right. Furthermore as if that isn't confusing enough you have the fact that a Shakespeare character is also going to be thrown in (what is with modern fairytale writers trying to combine non-fairytale elements with fairytales?).

I liked the fact that she isn't at all disturbed by the wackiness of her dad and world but then again what can you expecting from the Mad Hatter and Wonderland? Plus if she grew up with that then she wouldn't see it as being silly as long as she was loved.

I don't know if I like the fact that she is going to be the pushy type in trying to make sure that everyone will have friends. Again all it comes to boil down to is can this character really work for this series?

[Nickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Mad Hatter and his daughter Madeline have moved from Wonderland, so she can attend high school. It has taken Madeline a lot of adjusting to get use to such a place where rabbits don't wear bow ties. She has to be by far my favorite character because she brings a very unique perspective to things as well as being a misfit currently.

[Lauren Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been in a book rut and I love Alice in Wonderland. Recently a friend of mine bought me the Madeline Hatter Ever After High doll, so I decided to read her short story. It was adorable. I want more!!

[Miss Bookiverse · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the little tea shop Maddie and her dad own. The different teas were creative and Maddie and her dad were crazy enough to be recognized as former Wonderland citizens.

[shaytards fan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good

Very very very good book but I liked it and my little cousin did toit is a very good book

[Saja · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it the most !
Twisted, and sweet ^_^
Maddie's personality seems cheerful and a bit lunatic .. Which is interesting

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars.


An interesting creative story with an Alice in Wonderland theme.

I'm guessing that these need to be read in their order because it felt like I was missing some backstory.

[Cecilia Mila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!! Dirían en Ever After High, ¡¡¡Es hechizante!!!, Me encantó la historia, la manera en que introducen personajes nuevos y la problemática presentada con Clara y Maddie, dejando en claro que no todos querían seguir sus destinos, debido a lo tristes y crueles que estos podían ser.

Los detalles encantadores no se van en este cuento, amé la manera en que mencionan que una taza de té cura los días malos, dándonos a entender que siempre lo habrán, no todos los días son buenos, y creo en un niño (que es el público para el que va dirigido) siempre es importante hacerles énfasis en que la vida no es perfecta, pero de ellos dependen hacer de cada día, algo especial.

Le pondría más de 5 estrellas si se pudiera, con este cuento cierro con broche de oro los cuentos de los personajes de Ever After High, mi niña interior está feliz de haberlos leído, algo que a los 8 años (hace 10 años exactamente) no logré concretar por cuestiones del destino, tal y como Ever After High lo plantea, que el destino no siempre es como queremos, pero nunca es tarde. 💖🪄✨

[Marccex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Esta serie me encantaba de pequeño, y Madeline era mi personaje favorito. Tras leer este libro, solo puedo reafirmar que era el mejor personaje.

Nos encontramos ante un libro infantil, no me escondo, pero lo siento, creo que la literatura no tiene edad, y nunca es tarde para leer libros de este estilo.

Relata una pequeña y divertida historia sobre el inicio de un nuevo curso en el instituto de Ever After High, con Madeline Hatter (hija del Sombrerero Loco) como protagonista. En general, la historia es buena, contiene toda la esencia de Alicia en el País de las Maravillas y, como todos los cuentos, una bonita moraleja final. Como única pega, he de confesar que el final me parece un tanto precipitado y demasiado abierto, aunque no se puede pedir otra cosa en un libro de esta longitud.

No puedo añadir nada más, simplemente que me ha traído recuerdos maravillosos y que ha sido precioso poder leérselo a mi hermana pequeña (aunque en verdad era una mera excusa para leerlo yo).

[Ziggi Starr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of the books in this little series this is the best. It is more detailed and entertaining than the others. I like how the situation that is narrated develops, as well as the fact that it introduces a new character. It has a nice message and is completely in line with Maddie's personality. The detail that here we can see little details of her relationship with her father is also very good, it gives a nice and more familiar touch. It's almost painfully obvious the predilection that the author had for Maddie at writing this little story. Unlike the other books, she seems to have more brushstrokes of life, without thinking about the Ever After High theme so much, because the biggest flaw in this series is that the characters seem to have been born the day before... I mean, they doesn't have enough past, present or even personality, so that their life only revolves around a school.

[Alexa Ocampo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este fue mi favorito de todos, en serio que quiero ir a la tienda de Té de Madeline, en serio que se me súper antojó probar alguno de sus tés súper exóticos y únicos, como amante del té que soy, me la viviría en esa tienda, Madeline siempre me cayó súper bien y como hija del Sombrerero Loco tiene una personalidad súper única. Yo quería saber más de sus historia la verdad si quisiera que su cuento fuera más largo.

Le doy 4.5⭐️

[Gabeee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A glimpse of Maddie and her father's life in Ever After. I like how it connects Maddie's leaving fro Wonderland and her life now (which we can see in the books and videos). This is some kind of clarification for me of what happened to Maddie and her father when they came to Ever After and how she coped with it

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read these to my daughter who LOVES Ever After High (It's okay but I have a few issues with the plot). These are really just short stories that introduce the characters before the TV show began. They are okay, but unless you've seen the show or are going to watch the show shortly, they don't give you much in the way of a fulfilling story.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un cuento muy corto.

Es un retelling muy corto de la hija del Sombrerero loco de Alicia en el País de las maravillas. Me pareció que fue tan corto que sólo pude atisbar algo del mundo que la autora quedó y sentí que faltó mucho más. Supongo que se complementa con los otros.

Ideal para un público infantil.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un cuento maravilloso que nos hace recordar a Alicia. Aunque la pluma de la escritora, nos enseña que apesar del destino que tengamos, esta podremos cambiarlo, si asi lo anhelamos y trabajamos para que ocurra, con la ayuda de los amigos y los seres que nos quieren. Y si tenemos un dia malo, la barriga lleno de pensamientos y la cabeza de preocupaciones, lo mejor es tomar un buen té.

[Naomi Ledesma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un cuanto digno del país de las maravillas, una familia dina de los sombreros.
Madeleine siempre ha sido de mis favoritas y en su historia no se queda atrás.
Me encantaría que existiera una tienda de té así justo aquí, en el mundo real...
Beber té misterioso y que cambie conforme a ti o lo que te depara, suena tan país de las maravillas

[Eli · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Un cuento maravilloso que nos hace recordar a Alicia. Aunque la pluma de la escritora, nos enseña que apesar del destino que tengamos, esta podremos cambiarlo, si asi lo anhelamos y trabajamos para que ocurra, con la ayuda de los amigos y los seres que nos quieren. Y si tenemos un dia malo, la barriga lleno de pensamientos y la cabeza de preocupaciones, lo mejor es tomar un buen té".

[Micah Tucker · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, but i would have to give this book a three star rating.

There were some bad things about this book.
I just did not enjoy the book that much , but are
Good things about it to!☺☺☺☺

[Irene Ramos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Madeline Hatter's Story (Ever After High, #0.4) was a quick and easy read. It is a prequel of Madeline Hatter the daughter of the Mad Hatter before she leaves for Ever After High. Madeline is trying to live the normal world but she still has the wackiness of Wonderland. A great read.

[Arianna Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Awesome

I have most of the Ever After High books,but if you don't have the Storybook,it's the white one of the series, you should really look for these stories, its only some of the stories from that book, but for me, it will suffice till I get the other books!

[Rachel Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but Sweet

This brisk, brief, and homey little tale from Maddie Hatter's point of view should appeal to fans of her character, tea, or Luna Lovegood. To be read in one sitting on a day when you're super busy but still need your dose of wonder.

[Eleshia Lusane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short

It was very short and left me worth sevaral questions. It also didn't describe the characters back ground much. Like why in the world was she in ever after if she's from wonderland

[Fairy Biba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too Delightful! 😍😍 I'm in love with the author's way of speaking, as if we're really interacting with someone from Wonderland! Enchanting and really brilliant! While reading I feel indeed inside a real fairytale good world 💯🌼❤️

[Jennifer Varnadore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderlandtastic

I'm glad that they included the story of the Mad Hatter's daughter. Alice in wonderland has always been a favourite of mine, and I thoroughly enjoyed this small take on it. It made me want to read more of the stories by this author.

[lyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

So short that it was actually criminal, but Maddy’s so sweet

Found this for free on Apple Books so catch me reading all 6 of these short stories

(can you tell i wish i was still in elementary school)

[TERA LAFFIN · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

My kids liked it. It was entertaining for my 7 and 9 year old girls. They read it more than once.