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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1)
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a childhood favourite of mine. I must have first read it when I was about eight or nine and do remember that I loved Dorothy, her unusual friends, and their adventures. I was so enchanted by the magical realm to which the book took me. The book so affected my imagination that I remember playing the part of Dorothy with my orange cat as the cowardly lion and a broomstick for the Scarecrow! :)
This adult read, however, took me a step further. The magical realm and Dorothy's adventures with her friends still fascinated me and the story held the same charm. However, this adult reading made me appreciate the story for its worth. The creativity, the valuable lessons the story teaches us about friendship, courage, and believing in oneself are admirable.
The reading of the book felt like visiting my old friends, the friends of my childhood. It also brought back some fond childhood memories, so overall, I loved the reading experience. But irrespective of my partiality which arises from my childhood close association with the book, I honestly think that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz truly one of the best childhood stories ever written.
This adult read, however, took me a step further. The magical realm and Dorothy's adventures with her friends still fascinated me and the story held the same charm. However, this adult reading made me appreciate the story for its worth. The creativity, the valuable lessons the story teaches us about friendship, courage, and believing in oneself are admirable.
The reading of the book felt like visiting my old friends, the friends of my childhood. It also brought back some fond childhood memories, so overall, I loved the reading experience. But irrespective of my partiality which arises from my childhood close association with the book, I honestly think that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz truly one of the best childhood stories ever written.
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Reading Progress
January 28, 2017
– Shelved
February 16, 2018
– Shelved as:
american-lit
August 9, 2018
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Started Reading
August 10, 2018
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Finished Reading
February 13, 2019
– Shelved as:
children-young-adult
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Aug 11, 2018 10:19AM
Never read the Oz books -- I need to put them on my list.
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This is a sweet little book. You are sure to like it. :-)
The book is even more weird that the movie. I never liked it. I just love Toto though. We had one like the breed in the movie but light. My uncle and family love The Wizard of Oz and loved our terrier so much they had to have one of their own.
QNPoohBear wrote: "The book is even more weird that the movie. I never liked it. I just love Toto though. We had one like the breed in the movie but light. My uncle and family love The Wizard of Oz and loved our terr..."I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the book or the movie. I can't say much about the movie as I'm not really a movie fan. But I liked the book very much. I think it is quite imaginative. :)
I only read this one about eight months ago but loved it! I wish I had read it as a child. The book is so much better than the movie. I mean the movie is visually stunning and a classic, but the book makes more sense and has soooomany layers to it.
Ivana wrote: "I only read this one about eight months ago but loved it! I wish I had read it as a child. The book is so much better than the movie. I mean the movie is visually stunning and a classic, but the bo..."So pleased to hear you enjoyed the book, Ivana. Yes, the book is way better. I agree there completely. :)
