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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. This happens to be one of my least favorite of the Oz books. It's interesting to read the reviews here on LibraryThing and realize that Ozma of Oz is many people's favorite. It's hard to put one's finger on what is enchanting -- or not -- in any given children's book. For me, the dangers Dorothy and her friends face in this volume seem less thrilling and the new characters that are introduced seem lesser copies of earlier ideas (The Cowardly Lion / The Hungry Tiger, the Tin Woodman / Tiktok, Billina / Toto). Enjoyable enough for Oz fans, but far from Baum's best. (  ) ElizabethChapman | Nov 22, 2009 |  "Ozma of Oz" is the response to the cry of many young readers that Baum bring Dorothy back to the world of Oz. This time she reaches that magical land not by tornado, but by ship wreck, and she first spend a good deal of time in the kingdom of Ev. The kingdom of Ev is languishing because the old King sold off his wife and children in exchange for a long life, and then threw himself into the sea in remorse. Now it's up to Dorothy, Ozma, and their host of friends to figure out how to free the missing Queen and the children. Dorothy, with her sweet personality, makes several new friends in this book that you will fall in love with! There are a lot of little lessons to be learned a long the way as well, so if you are reading this to your kids, you'll have some fun ways to sneak in some teaching moments. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series! (  ) jedimarri | Sep 27, 2009 | Basic Reason for Beginning: Well, you know that second Oz-movie that people seem to hate? I have a soft spot for it from what I remember of it, so when I saw the book it's (largely/mostly) based on at the secondhand bookstore. Well, I'm afraid I snatched it up. Basic Reason for Finishing: Well, technically I read the second half before the first half, so I suppose you could argue I didn't finish it at all, since I was in no mood to reread what I'd already read. Texture: I... was a little too busy wanting to strangle Baum to pay attention. ^-^; I don't recall having that strong an aversion to the writing in the original book when I finally got around to reading it. Full review here Rereadability: None. Just... Keep this thing far away from me. Recommendation: If you absolutely loved The Wizard of Oz, you might enjoy this too. I think you might have to be a child, or be able to put up with the condescending "Let me tell you a fairytale" tone, but there you go. ( ) Shanra | Mar 10, 2009 | I picked this up years ago, probably in a moment of, "I love the movie, why not read more?" Given it's Walmart special cover of two books for a dollar, that must have played into the cost vs. benefit analysis, too. I am so glad that I did, to the point of I will probably be adding the entire series to my wish list over the coming years. The characters are fun and the action lively. Tiktok and Billina are newcomers to the Oz realm, but each is a nice addition to the circles of friendship that Dorothy develops. The story itself is a magical explorations of the need to accomplish something, and how luck and determination often have to go hand in hand for success to be met. ( ) HippieLunatic | Jan 14, 2009 | Talking chicken! With attitude! God, Baum, you were a crazy person. (  ) bzedan | Nov 17, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0064409627, Paperback)Readers of all ages will welcome the chance to be reunited with Dorothy Gale and such beloved characters as the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, as well as to meet new favorites such as the Hungry Tiger, whose appetite is never satisfied; Princess Langwidere, who has thirty heads; Billina, a talking chicken; and Tiktok, a mechanical man. Blown overboard while sailing with her uncle, Dorothy finds herself in the fairy realm of Ev. She sets out with her friends to rescue the Queen of Ev and her ten children, who have been imprisoned by the cruel Nome King. But even Ozma, the wise Ruler of Oz, is no match for the clever king, and it's up to Dorothy to save everyone from terrible danger. But will the Nome King's enchantments be too much even for the plucky little girl from Kansas? Ozma of Oz has delighted children and adults for over eighty years, and now new generations can enjoy the unforgettable characters and the surprising and funny story in this deluxe facsimile of the rare first edition, featuring forty-two of John R. Neill's full-color plates and twenty-one two- color illustrations, as well as a colorful pictorial binding. Afterword by Peter Glassman. New generations can enjoy this surprising and funny story of the rescue of the royal family of Ev from the evil Nome King in a deluxe facsimile of the rare first edition. A Books of Wonder(R) Classic.(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:52 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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