Wonderland

‘Soul stomping, finger clicking, soul so good it hurts. Get the talc out, the dancing’s just about to begin.’ ALAN H, DJ

'Do I love it? Indeed I do!' FRANK COTTRELL-BOYCE

‘Patience Agbabi has created a glorious time-slip of a world in Wonderland. It has everything I want - snazzy verse, characters to root for and the booming heartbeat of Welsh Northern Soul. I adored it!’ JASBINDER BILAN

‘Wonderland captures the excitement and exclusivity of Northern Soul. Patience’s poetic lay-outs and sensibilities make for a fast-moving read of this vibrant, underground scene and our hero’s initiation.’ ADY CROASDELL, ACE RECORDS

‘I read Wonderland by Patience Agbabi in one sitting: loved the immersive feel of this YA verse novel and the voice of the main character. It’s so vividly told I felt I was there!’ JO BOWERS

A gutsy, joyous, effortlessly atmospheric YA verse novel about finding yourself and your people on the dancefloor.’ The Guardian

-- Imogen Russell Williams * https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/22/children-and-teens-roundup-the-best-new-picture-books-and-nove