The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1913)

by L. Frank Baum

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Series: Oz : Famous Forty (book 7), Oz : Baum (7), Oz (7)

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I was a fan with the Oz series growing up, and it's great to know I'm still a fan as an adult! I love revisiting these books, they truly are timeless! (

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bereneezypie | Apr 26, 2013 |

When I was a little girl, I loved the Oz books. It's a love I never completely outgrew. The Patchwork Girl of Oz is my favorite of the original series. I highly recommend the 1995 hardbound "Books of Wonder" edition, which is chock-full of John R. Neill's droll and incomparable illustrations, including many colored illustrations. (

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MsRoux | Nov 23, 2010 |

When Ojo the Unlucky accidentally turns his Uncle to stone he must travel throughout the land of Oz to collect the items to restore Unk Nunky to his old self.
This book was originally published in 1913 and it seems very quaint in the 21st century. Although there is a vague through-line, the book is not terribly plot-driven. It is more a series of vignettes to show off Baum's imagination. Each chapter could almost stand alone, especially since the characters explain why they are on their journey every time they meet someone new. This amounts to just about every other chapter since they cover a great deal of ground and meet a large number of creatures. The book is charming, but can be difficult to get into. It is more about exploring Oz than exploring the people there.
It would be a good book for elementary schools and public library youth collections, but it is not as special as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. (

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emithomp | Nov 22, 2009 |

This is one of the best Oz books. It still has an episodic plot, but there's much more sense and purpose behind it than most. Ojo the Unlucky is seeking a cure for his uncle's petrification, and his quest for ingredients brings him to nearly every corner of Oz.

One of the best characters in Oz is also created in this book - of course I am speaking of Scraps, the Patchwork Girl. She's absolutely mad, with a heavy tendency toward breaking into poetic nonsense, and I love her. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
L. Frank Baum	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Neill, John Rea	Illustrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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The Oz Chronicles, Volume 1 by L. Frank Baum

The Treasury of Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, The Road to Oz, The Emerald City of ... Tik-Tok of Oz, The Scarecrow Of Oz, Rinkitin by L. Frank Baum

Adventures in Oz Vol. III: The Patchwork Girl of Oz, Little Wizard Stories of Oz, Tik-Tok of Oz by L. Frank Baum

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Oz : Famous Forty (book 7)

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Oz (7)

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Affectionately dedicated to my young friend Sumner Hamilton Britton of Chicago

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"Where's the butter, Unc Nunkie?" asked Ojo.

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In this dazzling tale, L. Frank Baum proves once again his power to delight and enchant readers of all ages. Follow the adventures of a charming new band of characters as they explore the wondrous land of Oz and discover that you learn more by traveling than by staying at home.

Forced to venture out of the dark forest, Unc Nunkie and Ojo the Unlucky call on the Crooked Magician, who introduces them to his latest creation: a living girl made out of patchwork quilts and cotton stuffing. But when an accident leaves beloved Unc Nunkie a motionless statue, it is up to Ojo to save him. In his search for the magic ingredients that will restore his uncle to life, Ojo is joined by the Patchwork Girl and by the conceited Glass Cat, who boasts of her hard ruby heart, the resourceful Shaggy Man, and the lovable block-headed Woozy, whose tail hairs are just one of the things Ojo needs to rescue Une Nunkie.

As they travel to the Emerald City, home of the wise and powerful Ozma, they meet Dorothy, the kind and sensible girl from Kansas; the gallant Scarecrow; and, of course, Toto. But no one proves more loyal than the spirited Patchwork Girl, who, although she was brought to life as a servant, is determined to see the wide world for herself.

The Patchwork Girl of Oz has captivated readers for over eighty years. Now, in this stunning new edition--featuring all fifty-one of John R. Neill's original full-color plates as well as eighty black-and-white illustrations--a whole new generation can discover the beauty and wonder of Oz that have made this classic series an enduring favorite.

Follow the adventures of a charming band of characters as they join Dorothy and the Scarecrow to explore the wondrous Land of Oz. Meet a living girl made out of patchwork quilts, a conceited Glass Cat, and the lovable block-headed Woozy. A favorite for over eighty years, this stunning facsimile of the rare fist edition features all fifty-one of Neill's full-color plates as well as eighty black-and-white illustrations. A Books of Wonder Classic.

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A boy, a patchwork girl, and a glass cat go on a mission to find the ingredients for a charm which will transform some people turned to marble.

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