The Wizard of Oz (Abridged) Audiobook, by L. Frank Braum Play Audiobook Sample

The Wizard of Oz (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Unspecified Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2007 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Here is L. Frank Braum's classic story of Dorothy's adventures in the land of Oz.

This audiobook is part of the Macmillan Readers series, one of the most popular and respected series of readers for those learning English. Macmillan Readers are simplified retellings of an original work. They are created by highly experienced ELT writers.

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"5 stars to a story that is up there with any grimm tale. Plus, Anne Hathaway did an awesome job with all the voices and put feeling into every word. Its a shame that the movie didnt stay true to this classic. Cant wait for the Oz movie coming soon, and i will read Wicked coming up as well!"

— James (5 out of 5 stars)

The Wizard of Oz Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Wasn't really impressed by this and thought it would be written better. Oh well, at least we've gotten a lot of creative ideas out of it. "

    — Johanna, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Surprisingly different from the old movie. But probably not different enough. "

    — Kelly, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like this book because it is about a girl her adventure and some new friends she encounters. I won't spoil it for you but their quest is a journey which is fun to imagine being in and reading about. "

    — SarahBubblyMe, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " apparently there are no ruby red slippers and there's "no place like home" either! "

    — Steph, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun children's story, and a lot of elements are recognizable from The Wizard of Oz and The Return to Oz movies. "

    — Rebecca, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this is a good children's story and I was surprised how different it was from the movie but I guess that's usually what happens. "

    — Alexis, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Had a great time reading this book with my six year old daughter. She was excited to sit down and read a few chapters every evening. Very very different from the movie. "

    — Crystal, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It's the Wizard of Oz. What's not to love?! "

    — E., 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed reading this classic tale with my children, and listening to the audiobook read by Anne Hathaway. We read the big 100th Anniversary edition with annotations and the original illustrations. I would love to own a smaller copy that has the original illustrations. "

    — Holly, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a good book, much better and less scary than the movie! It's definitely written for a child, but that's what makes it great! "

    — Val, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Nevada says: " the wizard of oz is a nise book and i enjoyed it because dorothy is a advench girl and i like advench book's. "

    — Angie, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Simple and brilliant like the Wizard himself. "

    — Matthew, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a lovely book. When I read it I felt as thowe I was walking from Munchcin Land to the Emruld city. When I finished I was sad that it was over and if I could read it again I would. "

    — King, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was expecting a lot more thrill while reading this. I guess it's a children's book after all. "

    — Sheila, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " While many may disagree with reading this book as an allegory, I believe it is strongly alluded to throughout the entire work. Unfortunately, I think many read this book in technicolor. "

    — Steve, 11/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it, I listened to most of it. The one narrated by Anne Hathaway is amazing! I'm going to try and read the whole series. "

    — Tricia, 5/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This *might* be the weirdest book I've ever read. And that's saying something. "

    — Aine, 5/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love it so far it is a good book and i am only on capter two i stated on mar.6-2013 time 2:24 "

    — Shannon, 4/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed it with Gretchen however it ended abruptly.... Still trying to decide if I want to read the other ones (I think I'm going to read Wicked instead) "

    — Anjanette, 7/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good read, short, timeless, imaginative. "

    — Kelly, 7/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My type off book, children's book! Where are people are magical and good, and the evil is thrown away and dead in a terrible way. Wonderful story, wonderful world, and what a pleasant girl Dorothy is. "

    — Belinda, 7/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the great feminist novels. "

    — Kim, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's a classic. 'Nuff said. "

    — Cynthia, 11/25/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Much better than the movie and the movie leaves a bunch out. "

    — Paige, 10/23/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " No matter how you want to look at this book, as a simple children's fairy tail, an economic evaluation of the time period or whatever else, you can't deny that The Wizard of Oz is one of the greatest stories ever told. "

    — Marcus, 3/19/2008