A new edition of this classic tale about Dorothy's adventures in the land of Oz
Lyman Frank Baum was an American author of
children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of
Oz.
" Baum was a true educator, and those who read his Oz books are
often made what they were not-- imaginative,
tolerant, alert to wonders, life." -- Gore Vidal "From the Trade
Paperback edition."
"Baum was a true educator, and those who read his Oz books are
often made what they were not--imaginative,
tolerant, alert to wonders, life."--Gore Vidal "From the Trade
Paperback edition."
" Baum was a true educator, and those who read his Oz books are
often made what they were not-- imaginative,
tolerant, alert to wonders, life." -- Gore Vidal
"From the Trade Paperback edition."
"From the Trade Paperback edition."
Baum's classic comes to life in this winning audio edition. When a cyclone whisks Dorothy Gale to the Land of Oz, her only hope of returning to Kansas is to find the Wizard, who lives in the heart of the Emerald City. Following the Yellow Brick Road, Dorothy encounters friends and foes-e.g., the endearing Scarecrow and the malevolent Wicked Witch of the West-that help and hinder her journey. Tavia Gilbert's whimsical narration will appeal to listeners young and old. Additionally, the distinct voices she creates for each character make for a delightful listening experience. Those only familiar with the film adaptation will be pleasantly surprised by the original story and Gilbert's fantastic narration. Ages 10-up. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Baum's classic is an eye-opener for those who know it only through countless viewings of the 1939 movie. While the basic plots are identical-Dorothy, Kansas, twister, Oz, Scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, Cowardly Lion, melted witch, clicking heels, return home-the novel is vastly simpler and waaayyy slower. The biggest disappointment is the Wicked Witch of the West. Deliciously evil on screen, the worst thing she does here is swat Dorothy with an umbrella. After receiving their brains, courage, etc., Dorothy and company have more strange adventures here, but they're entirely forgettable. VERDICT Narrator Tara Sands does an accomplished job of channeling each character according to Baum's descriptions, and this production will charm small children, but older kids and curious adults should stick to the film. Buy appropriately.-Mike Rogers, Babylon, NY (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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