The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

, #1

EPUB, 137 pages

English language

Published Oct. 11, 2013 by Project Gutenburg.

OCLC Number:
9506808
(1 review)

A children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas who is swept away by a cyclone to the magical land of Oz. To return home, she embarks on a journey to meet the great Wizard Oz, meeting various characters along the way who each seek something they believe they lack, such as brains, a heart, and courage. The enchanting and imaginative world promises themes of friendship, adventure, and self-discovery. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Dorothy and her simple life on the Kansas prairie, living with her Uncle Henry and Aunt Em. One day, a cyclone uproots her home, and when she awakens, she finds herself in the vibrant and unfamiliar land of Oz, where she inadvertently kills the Wicked Witch of the East. Grateful Munchkins celebrate her arrival as a hero, and she learns she …

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Reads Like A 10 Year Old's D&D Campaign

I was a bit hesitant going into this book due to the fact it was first published in 1900. I was unsure if something that is 125 years old and written for children of that time would: 1. Hold my interest 2. Would be able to easily follow the language of the time.

To my surprise it did both in spades. It was quite interesting from the stand point of seeing how much the story has been morphed and changed with different adaptions over the years. With what they have kept true to the source and what they have changed. It is very clear this was written for young children and reads almost as how a young child would tell a story. Such as giving a four characters equal time to speak their mind when it is not needed, always mentioning who sleeps where, along with the fact always keeping …

Subjects

  • Fiction
  • Classics
  • Childrens
  • Illustrated
  • Fantasy
  • Iseaki