Kate Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Waterstones Synopsis: When a huge cyclone transports Dorothy and her little dog Toto from Kansas to the Land of Oz, she fears that she will never return home again. She and three friends she meets along the way make their way to the Emerald City where they hope to find the Wizard of Oz and have their wishes granted. Having seen the film many times I was excited to read this book, and I wasn't let down. Dorothy is taken in her house to the Land of Oz in a cyclone and there she meets some great characters: the Tinman, the Scarecrow and the Lion. With her friends and Toto in tow, she embarks on many adventures to get to see the Wizard of Oz. This is a very well written book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The book is full of the adventures you expect, including killing the witches and the Queen Mouse. I loved how Baum writes - he is engaging and the events are gripping. Even though I knew what was going to happen I was hooked and loved the stories. My favourite character was probably Dorothy. She bought the best out of everyone but ultimately was an innocent little girl who loved her family and just wanted to get home. I just liked her attitude and the way she was so welcoming to everyone. On an interesting note: the witches shoes in the film are ruby red, but in the book they are silver! My Mum informs me that they changed the colour because silver did not show up enough in the film :-) This is a great read for both adults and children, and it made me want to watch the film again! 3/5 This is where I got the audiobook: http://librivox.org/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheeta Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I think that when I read this book I was... 7? I just remember I loved it, especially the "iron man". And her dog. I have to re-read it, it's been ten years and I couldn't tell all the details of the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arewenearlythere Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Did the book come first? Or the film? It was on Sky Movies the other week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 The book came first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I've never read the book but love the movie i'm thinking i met get it to read to my DD3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I read this recently, having found it available on the internet for free download. Like a lot of people I think, I didn't realise it WAS a book up to that point, the film having overwhelmed the book. I loved it, in part because of the extra bits that aren't in the film Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nin0uch Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Heeyy !! You might think I'm an idiot not to have known that but.... I didn't know there was a book !!!!! I HAVE to read it !!! I'm SO excited !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladd Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Heeyy !! You might think I'm an idiot not to have known that but.... I didn't know there was a book !!!!! I HAVE to read it !!! I'm SO excited !!!!!!! Not to mention the 13 sequels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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