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From School Library Journal
Grade 5–7—Most children know the story of the Wizard of Oz but they might not be familiar with the land after Dorothy's first adventure. Here, Dorothy returns to the Emerald City to live with the new queen, Ozma. Oz is fully imagined in graphic form, and each page is filled with color and light. The book features five stories. Dorothy must protect an apple tree or Oz will lose its magic, she journeys to a secret island in search of a rare fish, the Ice King steals Ozma off the throne, a young nymph is banished from the Forbidden Forest and forced to marry a troll, and Dorothy sets out to break an age-old enchantment. The stories feature many of Baum's familiar characters but it is the paintings that really capture the true spirit of Oz. While some children may protest a blond Dorothy, Shanower's renderings are so magical that readers will soon forget about braids and gingham dresses. Leaves appear to rustle; Ozma's silk robes seem to shine. The oversize format shows off the rich detail. This volume belongs right beside Baum's Wizard of Oz.—Sadie Mattox, DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur, GA
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
The magic of L. Frank Baum's Oz is alive and well in this volume of stories. Dorothy, Scarecrow, and their pals are on hand to share adventures and make new friends. They meet Valynn, the vigilant guardian of the enchanted apple tree that keeps Oz's magic alive, they hunt for a crimson-tailed quipperug fish on the Secret Island, and they rescue Ozma from the clutches of the Ice King. They even discover the fate of the Good Witch of the East and venture off across the Deadly Desert to save a forgotten forest. Shanower does a fantastic job capturing the wonder and adventure of Oz. Dorothy, Ozma, and the entire cast come to life again, and even new characters feel familiar. The art is a tapestry of lavishly bright color with elegant line work that smoothly mixes classic children's book art and American comic-book styles. This is a must-read for Oz fans, but it will also attract newcomers to the wonder of Baum. Tina Coleman
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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