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Loading... The Magic of Ozby L. Frank BaumSeries: Oz : Famous Forty (book 13), Oz : Baum (13), Oz (13), Trot and Cap'n Bill Series (4)
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.  Samwisegirl12 | May 17, 2009 |  I read a great many of the Oz books when I was a child, and I simply ADORED them. Many I read more than once, although now, after so much time has elapsed, I don't have a lot of memories about specific happenings in each of the books. (Although character names are still familiar). I look foward to reading these sometime soon with my son; then I can come back and give more detailed reviews. (  ) herebedragons | Jan 27, 2007 | This is one of the best Oz stories. First of all, the Nome King is back again! Not Kaliko, the new king appointed by the Ozites (Ozians?) but the original Roquat/Ruggedo, who is angry and bitter and still crying for revenge. He teams up with a boy named Kiki Aru to wreak merry havok on the Kingdom of Oz. Meanwhile, Dorothy is trying to think of a birthday present for Ozma. She comes up with something clever, but it requires the assistance o the Wizard - so together the two of them set out to get the 'ingredients' for their gift. In a third story arch, Trot and Captain Bill are stuck in the same fix. The Glass Cat suggests they get a magical plant that grows in a remote corner of Oz, and together they set off to get it. It's a fun story as paths overlap and crisscross. Magic is everywhere (as it should be, given the title!) and spells are cast quite recklessly at times. But, as always, the characters do not rely on just magic to achieve their goals; it is their wits and pure hearts that ultimately get them home safely in time for the happy ending. (  ) valkylee | Sep 29, 2006 | gwyneira | Jul 11, 2006 |  no reviews | add a review
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There's trouble once again in the land of Oz!
The mischievous boy Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word--Pyrzqxgl--can transform him and anyone else into whatever Kiki demands. Worse yet, Kiki has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends.
While Ozma's court plans a spectacular celebration for her birthday, Dorothy and the Wizard set out with the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger to find a gift for their beloved princess. But in the Forest of Gugu they become entangled in the wicked plans and magical transformations of Kiki and the Nome King.
Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evil-doers before they conquer Oz? Or will Kiki's incredible powers finally give the Nome King the revenge he has craved for so long?
This deluxe reproduction of the rare first edition features all twelve of Oz artist John R. Neill's beautiful color plates, along with his nearly one hundred black-and-white drawings, making this the perfect present for Oz fans old and new.
There's trouble once again in the land of Oz! A mischievous boy named Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word--Pyrxqzgl--that can transform him and anyone else into whatever Kiki demands. Worse yet, he has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends. Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evil-doers before they conquer Oz? This deluxe edition features the complete original text, color plates, and black-and-white drawings.(retrieved from Amazon Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:10:33 -0500)
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Wikipedia in English
This word, which is nearly impossible to pronounce, is a magic spell that allows Kiki Aru to transform himself into all kinds of creatures - and a word you will find yourself struggling to pronounce yourself as you read this book (I made the mistake of reading it aloud to a friend's younger sister once).
On his journey, he meets the Nome, Ruggedo, who entices Kiki to join him in getting his revenge on the people of Oz.
Meanwhile, Dorothy and her friends are traveling to find the perfect birthday gift for their friend, Princess Ozma.
This book is full of fun and magic throughout and a must-read for any fan of Oz. (