1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unofficial Kindle book, Mar 10 2011
By SDSHS Press - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Enchanted Buffalo (Hardcover)
Please note that the Kindle Edition, entitled [The Original] Enchanted Buffalo, is not authorized by the South Dakota State Historical Society Press, which published the fully illustrated hardcover edition of this story.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A children's story book whose time has returned, Nov 20 2010
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Enchanted Buffalo (Hardcover)
"The Enchanted Buffalo: A Prairie Tale" is a new release of a 1905 story by L. Frank Baum originally published in the periodical, the Delineator. Beautifully illustrated with primary color- prairie images of the buffalo, "The Enchanted Buffalo" tells the tale of a greedy buffalo usurper bull named Barrag who takes control of a leaderless tribe of mighty buffalo. A hero buffalo named Oknu challenges Barrag, but danger and trickery and magic play a part in the tale of the enchanted buffalo. A morality tale, "The Enchanted Buffalo" is a children's story book whose time has returned, presented afresh with new hints of glory and imagination.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable read, Jun 25 2010
By G Grossman - Published on Amazon.com
It was nice being able to see one of Baum's shorter works so beautifully illustrated. The language is at times a bit difficult for young readers, but I can see children being read to enjoying hearing it roll off the tongue.
The glossary at the back is a nice touch as is the introduction.
The story of the bully getting his comeuppance is a familiar one; however, the way story unfurls is distinctly different.