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Loading... The Magic of Oz (1919)by L. Frank Baum
None.  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. (  ) makaiju | Sep 29, 2006 | gwyneira | Jul 11, 2006 | no reviews | add a review
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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. (