Toto!: The Wonderful Adventure, Vol. 3 [Paperback]

Yuko Osada (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 25, 2008

QUEST FOR ADVENTURE!

Kakashi's father was the world's greatest explorer—until his fatal final quest. Now Kakashi is determined to follow in his father's footsteps and sets out on a big adventure of his own. From facing down a gang of thieves to protecting a magic puppy from the evil Imperial Army, Kakashi has proved himself his father's son. But now his journey will take a surprising turn!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Del Rey (November 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345506626
• ISBN-13: 978-0345506627
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,824,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Rousing rendition, January 15, 2009

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Tim Lasiuta "Comic Fan 42" (Red Deer, Alberta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toto!: The Wonderful Adventure, Vol. 3 (Paperback)

The story of the Wizard of Oz continues to unfold courtesy of Yuko Osada and Kodansha.

Volume three finds Kakashi, Toto, Noil (Lion), and Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road on their way to the Emerald City. The W.I.T.C.H. represeantative from the north, Paisley, finds the group on the train and demands the bracelet that Kakashi wears. In this case, W.I.T.C.H. stands for the World Institute for Twelve Creators Heritage an Accessory Recovery Organization in charge of searching for the 12 accessories lost in the great explosion. Kakashi's father reappears and orders Kakashi to work with the North Witch to recover the 12 accessories. The journey will be perilous, and only through teamwork will they succeed over the course of the series.

Toto is not what would you expect from any adaptation of Frank L Baum's masterpiece. Coupled with manga sensibilities, the series has an appeal that is hard to explain. For north American readers familiar with the basic elements in the books, finding the similarities is the challenge. For Japanese readers whose steady reading diet is manga, the manga elements will stand out in the series. Keep the story flowing, keep the action strong, and include some really great munchkins and you have a true hit on your hands.

Great manga del rey available at www.delreymanga.com

Tim Lasiuta