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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 -
" This was a fun, light read that continues the Land of Oz story. It includes a familiar cast of characters with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman (you learn his real name), and Glinda, plus you also get to meet a whole new set of characters. My favorite was H.M. Woggle-Bug, T.E. because he had some great one-liners in the story. I think these are great books for young readers. "
— Kyle, 1/4/2014 -
" This was a fun, light read that continues the Land of Oz story. It includes a familiar cast of characters with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman (you learn his real name), and Glinda, plus you also get to meet a whole new set of characters. My favorite was H.M. Woggle-Bug, T.E. because he had some great one-liners in the story. I think these are great books for young readers. "
— Kyle, 1/4/2014 -
" Not my cup of tea, definitely, but still enjoyable. I read it because Our school played the Wizard of Oz drama last year. As always, fascinating, full of fantasy, and funny. "
— Pipit, 12/31/2013 -
" Not my cup of tea, definitely, but still enjoyable. I read it because Our school played the Wizard of Oz drama last year. As always, fascinating, full of fantasy, and funny. "
— Pipit, 12/31/2013 -
" Strange story in Oz. Magic, war, creatures brought to life for surprisingly simple tasks, but then show some of their personalities as the book takes them through various adventures throughout one area of their bounded land. Overall the story is strong and Baum leaves you with a couple twists near the end to clean up the story. A very nice little story to continue the extensive descriptions of the different people and lands we soon learn more about, if the mind is willing to continue, and this reader definitely will. "
— Shanna, 12/26/2013 -
" Strange story in Oz. Magic, war, creatures brought to life for surprisingly simple tasks, but then show some of their personalities as the book takes them through various adventures throughout one area of their bounded land. Overall the story is strong and Baum leaves you with a couple twists near the end to clean up the story. A very nice little story to continue the extensive descriptions of the different people and lands we soon learn more about, if the mind is willing to continue, and this reader definitely will. "
— Shanna, 12/26/2013 -
" I think Baum is a great storyteller; he seems to be warming to his craft in this book--it's even better than the first Oz book in my opinion. More plot twists, more Oz history, more unexpected little treasures. I also tremendously enjoy Neill's illustrations. "
— Betsy, 12/19/2013 -
" I think Baum is a great storyteller; he seems to be warming to his craft in this book--it's even better than the first Oz book in my opinion. More plot twists, more Oz history, more unexpected little treasures. I also tremendously enjoy Neill's illustrations. "
— Betsy, 12/19/2013 -
" Currently reading with Addi for her bookclub . . . has nothing to do with Dorothy . . . "
— Jami, 12/14/2013 -
" Currently reading with Addi for her bookclub . . . has nothing to do with Dorothy . . . "
— Jami, 12/14/2013 -
" OMG! This book is hilarious and, just like all other Oz books, teaches multiple lessons that I now try to put into use everyday! "
— Danielle, 12/12/2013 -
" OMG! This book is hilarious and, just like all other Oz books, teaches multiple lessons that I now try to put into use everyday! "
— Danielle, 12/12/2013 -
" Wizard of Oz #2. Who would think that a girl queen was once a boy named Tip? Well, it's true, Ozma was once a boy then a Queen cast a spell which returned her as a natural shape as a girl. "
— Avalon, 12/10/2013 -
" Wizard of Oz #2. Who would think that a girl queen was once a boy named Tip? Well, it's true, Ozma was once a boy then a Queen cast a spell which returned her as a natural shape as a girl. "
— Avalon, 12/10/2013 -
" I was entranced. I thought the sawhorse to be a bit saucy. "
— Bob, 4/22/2013 -
" I was entranced. I thought the sawhorse to be a bit saucy. "
— Bob, 4/22/2013 -
" I love the chapter where Jack Pumpkinhead meets the Scarecrow for the first time and the Scarecrow brings in a translator even though they speak the same language. Pure comedy genius. "
— Leo, 3/31/2013 -
" I love the chapter where Jack Pumpkinhead meets the Scarecrow for the first time and the Scarecrow brings in a translator even though they speak the same language. Pure comedy genius. "
— Leo, 3/31/2013 -
" I've only read about half of the books. But all of them so far are very good! "
— Kimberly, 11/2/2012 -
" I've only read about half of the books. But all of them so far are very good! "
— Kimberly, 11/2/2012 -
" a little strange but a good story, very entertaining. I wouldn't call it a children's book at all. "
— Shannon, 9/19/2012 -
" a little strange but a good story, very entertaining. I wouldn't call it a children's book at all. "
— Shannon, 9/19/2012 -
" This book is odd, but I enjoyed it! The HM WoggleBug TE is adorable! As is the Gump! And Jack! I guess I had heard some of this story, because it rang bells in my deep childhood memory. Was there a movie from the 80's? I'll have to do some Googling... I'm looking forward to the Woggle Bug book! "
— Atman88, 4/2/2012 -
" This book is odd, but I enjoyed it! The HM WoggleBug TE is adorable! As is the Gump! And Jack! I guess I had heard some of this story, because it rang bells in my deep childhood memory. Was there a movie from the 80's? I'll have to do some Googling... I'm looking forward to the Woggle Bug book! "
— Atman88, 4/2/2012 -
" Quick and entertaining! I liked finding pieces of the movie Return to Oz in this book (it wasn't all just made up for a movie) and finally finding out what happened to Ozma! "
— Laura, 3/13/2012 -
" Quick and entertaining! I liked finding pieces of the movie Return to Oz in this book (it wasn't all just made up for a movie) and finally finding out what happened to Ozma! "
— Laura, 3/13/2012 -
" A fun follow-up to The Wizard of Oz. I'm looking forward to continuing through the rest of Baum's Oz books. "
— Kristy, 2/21/2012 -
" A fun follow-up to The Wizard of Oz. I'm looking forward to continuing through the rest of Baum's Oz books. "
— Kristy, 2/21/2012 -
" I think Oz palls quickly for adults. "
— C.E., 6/19/2011 -
" I think Oz palls quickly for adults. "
— C.E., 6/19/2011 -
" Never knew there was a sequel to The Wizard of Oz. There are actually 14 books. Strange series but I am enjoying it. "
— Ginger, 6/13/2011 -
" Never knew there was a sequel to The Wizard of Oz. There are actually 14 books. Strange series but I am enjoying it. "
— Ginger, 6/13/2011 -
" Book-grouper brought me this one and another of her favorites in the series. <br/>Switched illustrators for the remainder of the series - art deco guy. "
— Mckinley, 5/10/2011 -
" Book-grouper brought me this one and another of her favorites in the series. <br/>Switched illustrators for the remainder of the series - art deco guy. "
— Mckinley, 5/10/2011 -
" A different read, his way of writing dialogue is very dry. Nice story & lessons to be learned "
— Heathar, 4/28/2011 -
" A different read, his way of writing dialogue is very dry. Nice story & lessons to be learned "
— Heathar, 4/28/2011 -
" The kids loved this one, as well. They were rolling on the floor over Jack Pumpkinhead's and the Scarecrow's first meeting. "
— Alisha, 3/30/2011 -
" The kids loved this one, as well. They were rolling on the floor over Jack Pumpkinhead's and the Scarecrow's first meeting. "
— Alisha, 3/30/2011 -
" I found this book much funnier than the first. :) "
— Deviant, 3/28/2011 -
" I found this book much funnier than the first. :) "
— Deviant, 3/28/2011 -
" What a cute and creative story. I enjoyed meeting new characters in Oz and revisiting old ones. Good story! "
— Paula, 3/22/2011 -
" What a cute and creative story. I enjoyed meeting new characters in Oz and revisiting old ones. Good story! "
— Paula, 3/22/2011 -
" could not finish this book. it got too silly and well just silly. i thought i would be able to read the oz series, but looks like this is the last one i will read. "
— Jill, 3/5/2011 -
" could not finish this book. it got too silly and well just silly. i thought i would be able to read the oz series, but looks like this is the last one i will read. "
— Jill, 3/5/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book. But, I do find it funny that all the villains are female in the first two books. "
— Alex, 3/3/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book. But, I do find it funny that all the villains are female in the first two books. "
— Alex, 3/3/2011 -
" This had some concepts challenging gender roles. Not what I expected from a kids book, especially from this era. "
— CJ, 2/26/2011 -
" This had some concepts challenging gender roles. Not what I expected from a kids book, especially from this era. "
— CJ, 2/26/2011
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.