Welcome to Wonderland #1: Home Sweet Motel

The first book in the “Wonderland” series, “Home Sweet Motel” is a lighthearted story that will entertain early- and upper-intermediate readers from the first page. P.T. lives with his mother and grandfather at the Wonderland Motel, but P.T. must try to find a way to bring in business to avoid having the bank shut the motel down. Powerful storytelling, an unsolved mystery, and well-developed characters allow readers to engage with the story. Its simple plot may enable students to recognize and explore its various literary elements in classroom literature circles or whole-class discussions.