I finished The Wonderful Wizard of OZ by L. Frank Baum. It was on my 501 list of books - and again we had it on our book shelf. Let me tell you, the Judy Garland movie took great liberties with the story. It was an easy and fun one to read and totally appropriate for children. Yes, Dorthy did kill both witches, but she doesn't have ruby slippers in the book - they are - no wait you have to read it to find out. Also, she meets all four witches in the book. Baum only wanted to write this Oz story, but it was so popular he was forced (by his fans and creditors) to write 16 more - and then more have been written since his death.
Oh - by the way - our copy has illustrations and notes - and CDs - it is available to check out.
This year's Reading list.
2/16 - The Wonderful Wizard of OZ - L. Frank Baum
2/11 - The Last Lecture - Randy Pausch
2/9 - Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie
2/1 - Next - Michael Crichton
2/9 - Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie
2/1 - Next - Michael Crichton
1 comment:
I did not know that there were 4 witches, or no ruby slippers, or 16 other books... or... man I should read that. I am only seen the movie.
Have you ever seen the Broadway 'Wicked'? It is a story about the witches.
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