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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum |
| America's first fairytale
has memorable characters like Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Woodman,
Cowardly Lion and, of course, those silver slippers. No, it's not a type. They're silver, not ruby. Forget that kiddy movie. Only 13 chapters of the original 25 made it into the movie. Introduce yourself to the real Oz. Meet the terrifying Kalidas, the crossing of the river, the backstory of the flying monkeys, the Hammer Heads, the Witch of the North, the City of China, the Horrible Spider Monster, slavery in the Witch's castle, the Witch's attacks, the Magical Golden Cap, the Wizard's terrible other forms (the Head's just the first) and why the Tin Man is made of tin. This story has fascinated America for 108 years. Being one of my favorite books, I guarantee you that this is worth the read! Reviewed by J. B. Fletcher |
