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The Marvelous Land of Oz Audiobook
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Return to a world of strange creatures, exciting adventures, and fast-paced fun with Book 2 of L. Frank Baum's beloved Oz series. After the orphan boy Tip escapes from the evil witch Mombi with the help of Jack Pumpkinhead (yes, his head is a pumpkin, and yes, magic is involved), they set out for the Emerald City. But they find the City in turmoil as the fierce General Jinjur and her all-female Army of Revolt try to overthrow the Scarecrow's male rule. Will Tip ever find his true home? Can peace and harmony return to Oz? Can a flying machine made out of a sofa, two palm fronds, and a stuffed moose head be fast enough to catch a witch? Find out in an adventure that's even funnier, wilder, and stranger than The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Toni Maddocks' spirited reading of this unabridged classic will send a new generation of listeners on a thrilling journey to a magical land.
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"This sequel was better than I expected, especially after reading the introduction where the author admits to feeling pressured to write it by thousands of kids sending him letters. It's imaginative and funny and again it seems to possess morals that were ahead of it's time. The main reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it isn't as touching a story as the first. The wizard of Oz is about people learning about themselves, while the Marvelous Land of OZ is more plot driven, and strangely about men becoming/acting like girls."
— DavidO (4 out of 5 stars)
The Marvelous Land of Oz Listener Reviews
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" Es raro que Tip se convierta en Ozma D: "
— Pearl, 2/1/2014 -
" Es raro que Tip se convierta en Ozma D: "
— Pearl, 2/1/2014 -
" Again, these books make me think less of the Wizard of Oz movie. I wish the movie would of been more like these books. "
— Mario, 1/31/2014 -
" Again, these books make me think less of the Wizard of Oz movie. I wish the movie would of been more like these books. "
— Mario, 1/31/2014 -
" It's a bit odd, but a fun story all the same. I was actually surprised by the ending. "
— Christina, 1/28/2014 -
" It's a bit odd, but a fun story all the same. I was actually surprised by the ending. "
— Christina, 1/28/2014 -
" Easy read, good for light reading "
— Louise, 1/25/2014 -
" Easy read, good for light reading "
— Louise, 1/25/2014 -
" Liked is strong, but again...classic children's stuff so the stars become somewhat meaningless. My friend, Annette, lived for these books when we were in 4th grade (or 2nd grade...it was awhile ago). She also had a snake named Noah (a boa constrictor, obviously) who could get out of his cage and once got lost in the house for a month (or maybe a few days but that is not the point), and they found him in the piano. Needless to say, reading this was more about fond memories of Annette, her never-brushed hair and whatever grade we were in, than about the story. But it did explain a lot about Annette. The story is...well, dark. And a little spooky. The whole Mombi thing is creepy, and the plot is too confusing for someone no longer in whatever grade we were in. "
— Ryan, 1/22/2014 -
" Liked is strong, but again...classic children's stuff so the stars become somewhat meaningless. My friend, Annette, lived for these books when we were in 4th grade (or 2nd grade...it was awhile ago). She also had a snake named Noah (a boa constrictor, obviously) who could get out of his cage and once got lost in the house for a month (or maybe a few days but that is not the point), and they found him in the piano. Needless to say, reading this was more about fond memories of Annette, her never-brushed hair and whatever grade we were in, than about the story. But it did explain a lot about Annette. The story is...well, dark. And a little spooky. The whole Mombi thing is creepy, and the plot is too confusing for someone no longer in whatever grade we were in. "
— Ryan, 1/22/2014 -
" This sequel was better than I expected, especially after reading the introduction where the author admits to feeling pressured to write it by thousands of kids sending him letters. It's imaginative and funny and again it seems to possess morals that were ahead of it's time. The main reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it isn't as touching a story as the first. The wizard of Oz is about people learning about themselves, while the Marvelous Land of OZ is more plot driven, and strangely about men becoming/acting like girls. "
— DavidO, 1/21/2014
About L. Frank Baum
Lyman Frank Baum (1856–1919), born in Chittenango, New York, was a journalist, dramatist, and writer best known for his fantasies about the land of Oz, the first being The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The success of this book led to his writing thirteen sequels. He wrote about sixty books in all, mostly for children.