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The Wizard of Oz

By: L. Frank Baum
Narrated by: Anna Fields
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 This, the complete and unabridged original tale that provided us with the best-loved classic movie, stands on its own as a great modern fairy tale. Dorothy, her dog, Toto, and her companions, the Tin Woodsman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, are characters who endure in the hearts of children and adults alike. Join them on their enchanting journey as they follow the Yellow Brick Road in search of the wonderful Wizard in the enchanted Emerald City.(P)2001 Blackstone Audiobooks Activities & Hobbies Classics Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Magic Feel-Good Heartfelt Wizardry Magic Users
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I loved the narration it was different to the movie I loved as a child

Very great adaptation of a classic

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It was lovely to finally read the book and discover all of the magical things that were left out of the film.

So much more

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This story, as you all know is a brilliant classic. Unfortunately the narrator has so little inflexion it was painful. On the plus side, the kids fell asleep very quickly!

Monotonous narration

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Such an enjoyable read! It was a children’s story but I believe anyone can enjoy this inspiring book. The story is simple but talks about the deep aspects of friendships and good deeds within.

There the author introduces different characters who looks for something that they think they dont have but finds it from within. These characters represent each of us how we think we need something outside to be courageous, wise or kind. I think it’s a brilliant story that all children must read.
The author is vastly creative in bringing the different fun filled characters to the story and connects with each other. I fell in love with how it was written so simple but impactful.

Enjoyable read!

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So different from the film, but held my son rapt!

I'm trying to mix in some classics at bedtime, alongside David Walliams, Horrid Henry and other contemporary works. This we picked (for a second time for the eldest, first time for the 7 year old), as an Audible for the car.

As we'd watched the film, my youngest was happy enough to read the book with me, though I wondered if he'd stay attentive for the young girl protagonist and slightly old-fashioned style of writing.

It actually didn't sound too quaint and out-of-date - there were very few words and phrases that we had a problem with (I was reading to him), though the book differs greatly from the classic MGM movie.

Dorothy does, of course, end up going to Oz in a cyclone with her little dog Toto. She accidentally kills a witch and tries to return home by visiting the Wizard of Oz, and picks up several friends along the journey, each of whom wish to ask for things they are 'missing' from themselves.

The book has a feel of Alice Through the Looking Glass, with different colours in different lands. There are scenes and characters that feel unfamiliar from the film, but that build up a bigger picture of the land.

I liked the style of the story, including Toto's point of view regularly, which feels unusual for a book of this period. Every main character gets a good role as well, with each playing hero at times, not reliant on magic. Only the Wizard and Witch of the West gets anything similar.

It took us a few weeks to finish at bedtimes, and my son was keen every night to continue. I'm hoping this means we can read other classic works over the next couple of years and I can show my son how they have been adapted for the screen but work as source material separately.

Definitely one that will never go out of date - a tale of friendship and the need for a home.

Could be read solo from around age 8, fine for listeners aged 5 or 6 and above.

Held my son(s) rapt

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