This thrilling story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away along with their home in Kansas by a cyclone. Their home floats for hours before it finally lands on the ground killing a wicked witch. Dorothy finds herself in new surroundings and is welcomed by the local inhabitants, the Munchkins, who tell her she is in Oz, which is surrounded by a great dessert. Dorothy tries to get back to her place and then begins her journey to escape Oz. The great Wizard of Oz is the only one who can help her get back, but he will not do it until Dorothy kills the Wicked Witch of the West. On her journey, she is joined by many unusual friends.
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Release date
October 17, 2021 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9789390697649
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9789390697649
- File size: 544 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- Lexile® Measure: 1030
- Text Difficulty: 6-8
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Reviews
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October 24, 2011
Ninth in Ingpen’s series of illustrated classics, this atmospheric outing blends elements of American realism with elegant whimsy. With surprising emotion, Ingpen conveys the Tin Woodman’s grim transformation, one limb at a time, from a human into a metal automaton; his scrawny Wicked Witch of the West, with her spidery black hair, overcoat, and striped stockings, would be equally at home roaming New York City’s West Village as she would the yellow brick road. Readers yet to discover the story of Oz will find a wholly original vision in this edition. Ages 10–up. -
January 28, 2013
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.
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