Puffin Graphics: Wizard of Oz [Paperback]

Michael Cavallaro (Adapter), L. Frank Baum (Author), Cavallaro Michael (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 8, 2005 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Puffin Graphics

Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked to the magical land of Oz where they meet the Tin Woodsman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. Mike Cavallaro transforms L. Frank Baum’s world of Oz into a manga-influenced graphic novel.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5–In this reinterpreted, graphic version, the classic plot stays the same. The dialogue is true to the original, and sometimes clashes with the more updated look. Almost everything in the story has been modernized. The Good Witch of the North wears sunglasses. Dorothy wears jeans. The Tin Woodman sports a buzz saw. The Wicked Witch of the West is both humorous and evil. The black-and-white illustrations are action packed, and the characters, with their Bazooka Joe eyes, combine classic comic touches with the popular manga style. Reluctant readers will gravitate toward the cartoon cover. Any library with a graphic-novel collection (or any library about to start one) will want to include this title.–Sadie Mattox, DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur, GA
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About the Author

Michael Cavallaro lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (September 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142404713
• ISBN-13: 978-0142404713
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,225,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun new take on a classic novel!, September 19, 2005

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This review is from: Puffin Graphics: Wizard of Oz (Paperback)

A glance will tell you that the artwork in this adaptation is gorgeous to look at -- that the appealing character designs, bold layouts, saturated blacks and expressive style will be pleasing to page through. What's less obvious but just as true is that this is, in fact, as faithful and engrossing an adaptation as you could ask for in 144 pages. Cavallaro managed to condense "Oz" without losing the details, pacing or flavor of the original -- I hope he signs on for more projects with Puffin Graphics, as this was a delight to read!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Updated Art Adds Fun to Classic Tale, August 3, 2008

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Jeffrey P. Bampos "Goddess Guy" (Springfield, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Puffin Graphics: Wizard of Oz (Paperback)

The Puffin Graphic Novel of L.Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz" blends modern artistic elements with the familiar story. Despite the modernization, a good amount of Baum;s original story remains in tact. A fun read, it is too bad it couldn't be in color.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting Interpretation, December 21, 2008

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TheAngelofHavoc (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Puffin Graphics: Wizard of Oz (Paperback)

This retelling of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was easy to follow and pretty true to the original novel. The art was simple but very modern and beautiful to look at. The characters were well developed, but quickly introduced. You meet all three of Dorothy's friends within the first thirty pages or so.

Well done and fun to look at, this graphic novel makes a great addition to any Oz collector's book shelf.