The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Signet Classics) [Mass Market Paperback]

L. Frank Baum (Author), Regina Barreca (Introduction)

Book Description

Age Level: 18 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Signet Classics

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE CLASIC FILM

"Follow the yellow brick road!"

Since it first appeared in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has brought joy to generations. In it, a girl's dream world comes to life as the cyclone lifts Dorothy from Kansas, depositing her in the enchanted land of the Munchkins. H ere she meets the famous Oz characters: the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion, and the Wicked Witch of the West. Her adventures along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City and the Wizard himself evoke the rich, universal appeal of a classic fairy tale.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Signet Classics; Rep Rei edition (August 4, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451530292
• ISBN-13: 978-0451530295
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, Good Price, March 5, 2009

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This review is from: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Signet Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)

This version of Baum's classic book "The Wizard of Oz" makes a great, not to mention inexpensive, addition to your home library. It's both small and short, making it easy to take with you on a bus trip or for reading in bed.

Don't let the cheesy cover fool you--the book contains the actual black-and-white illustrations from the original version. For me, that was a real plus! Other than that, this printing is no-frills, just sweet and simple. No commentary or analysis, just the wonderful little story we all know and love.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reviewing Wizard of Oz, June 21, 2010

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Amalia (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Signet Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)

I decided to purchase this book as I found it's a must-read classic for children. I wanted my little sister to experience the same joy I did reading this book before watching the movie. I believe it's necessary to read books before watching the films, as watching the movie spoils the fun and often leaves out the critical areas.
She's absolutely loving it, and I recommend it as a definite read for your children or sisters. :)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Classic, September 30, 2010

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This review is from: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Signet Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)

"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is one of the best well known and beloved modern fairy tales. However, most people have only come to know it thanks to the wonderful film adaptation of the same name. To be sure, the film version is probably one of the best movies of all time, but there is something to be said for reading the book in its own right. The book turns out to be as wonderful and endearing as I had expected, with all the main characters portrayed in greater depth and with even more attention to their human distinctiveness. There are also a few scenes in the book that had not made it to the movie, and it was interesting to read these for the first time. The book is charming and well written, although some people today might have an issue with a few violent scenes that tend to be more graphic than what acceptable in children's books these days. Personally I was not bothered by this one bit, and view the book as good, clean fun.