Watch the Disney animated version and get some sense of the story. Don't watch the latest life action of Alice because it's supposed to be a sequel. I could not understand the book when I first read it as a kid. After watching the animation it may make more sense to you. I suggest read Grimm's fairy tales first. Then proceed to Hans Christian Anderson's. Finally for a longer storyline, read the 2nd book of "The Wizard of Oz." or at least watch the 1939 Judy Garland version as a synosis to the book.

Lewis as a mathematician did refer to some intricate philosophical issues in this work of his ,that might be confusing you because of it is indirect metaphorical connotations. Maybe you need to read some reviews of the book,that might give you some hints and then initiate reading the book another time,if you are interested in a better understanding of his context and for lesser confusion.

Hi Adnan, here is a summary of the story of Alice in Wonderland. Perhaps you should see the film? http://www.bookrags.com/notes/aiw/SUM.html

I am not surprised that you are confused. Lewis Carroll uses a lot of 'language play,' using words to mean more than one thing and making up new words. Don't take it too seriously, the story was originally made up for a 7 year old girl; it is fun, silly, and a bit surreal. Many of the strange characters in the story are based on people that Alice knew, including her sisters. Have you tried reading E. Nesbit or Arthur Ransome?

Keep in mind that Lewis Carroll (real name Charles Dodgson) was also a renowned mathematician. He was equally noted for his mathematical work and his outstanding wit and word play in the literary works. You'll find many logical problems in some of the dialogues in 'Alice in Wonderland'. It's a big mistake to take the book as simply a "children's story". His other books are worth getting into as well. Good luck!