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A unique vocabulary building guide…A recommended and unforgettable skill-improvement tool…A useful tool for building an impressive vocabulary. -- Midwest Book Review, June 2003

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This special retelling of The Wizard of Oz contains within it 1850 SAT-type vocabulary words, which appear in bold type throughout the story. At the bottom of each page are thorough but easy-to-understand definitions and funny or informative illustrative sentences for each of the highlighted words. Includes index.

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Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: A. J. Cornell Publications (March 13, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0972743901
ISBN-13: 978-0972743907
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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Once upon a time, a winsome young orphan named Dorothy lived with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry on a bleak, hardscrabble Kansas farm. Read the first page

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Tin Woodman, World War, United States, Washington Post, New York City, Emerald City, Supreme Court, New York Times, Richard Nixon, President Ronald Reagan, Vietnam War, Pulitzer Prize-winning, Silver Shoes, President Bill Clinton, Witch of the North, Golden Cap, President John, Guardian of the Gates, President Franklin, Soviet Union, Throne Room, White House, Witch of the East, United Nations, Elvis Presley

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Animal Farm (Signet Classics) by George Orwell on page 192, and page 259
A Christmas Carol (Bantam Classic) by Charles Dickens on page 53, and page 167
The Gift Of The Magi And Other Stories (Scholastic Classics) by O. Henry on page 253, and page 255
Tortoise and the Hare by Aesop on page 214, and page 259
The Last of the Mohicans (Bantam Classics) by James Fenimore Cooper on page 270

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mark Phillips is a Genius, November 5, 2003

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Mark Phillip's book is one long desired by society. His preface explains why he wrote the book (mainly because when he was younger, there was no such thing as a vocabulary builder outside of the dictionary) and also gives instruction about the proper way to use the book.

While the story of the Wizard of Oz is well known, the language that Phillips uses is quite unique, but very informative and helpful in developing a stronger vocabulary. The basic premise of the book is that when you learn a word in context, such as the story of the Wizard of Oz, you are more prone to remember the word, how to use it, and its meaning. This premise is correct, and after one reading of the book, any reader should not question its means.

However, do not expect to get this book, read it through once and remember all the words; this book is meant to be read three, four, or more times because of the vast amount of words to be learned.

The only criticism that I have of the books is in his footnote-like definitions for words. While he gives examples of how to use the word and a solid working definition, he fails to give the word's part of speech. Now, obviously one can infer whether or not the word in question is a noun, verb, adverb, and the like, but that information would also help in case, down the road, you remember the meaning but not how to use it.

Other than that, the book is quite good, and does what it is set out to do: Build a stronger vocabulary. I read the book myself, and as a graduate student, built my vocabulary immensely. I also teach GED classes and recommended it to my more advanced GED students. While some of the words were well over their head to begin with, they learned other words without any problem. Therefore, this book can be used for the high school level student, the graduate school student, the business person, or just someone trying to become more articulate.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, February 8, 2004

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This book is a excellent idea and it works! The only comment I have is that sometimes many similar words are used at the same point in the story (e.g. listless, enervating, langour). This makes the reading not so interesting and the definitions confusing since they're so similar. Another example, "trite cliche". Perhaps this is the authors intention, to group the synonyms. But maybe greater separation of the words will help the reader better appreciate the nuances of their meanings.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource, April 23, 2003

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I wish this book had existed when I was in high school! The chapters are very brief, so it's easy to read one a day or re-read one for a quick review. The example sentences used in the definitions not only clearly illustrate each usage, but cover a wide variety of topics. This is a user-friendly book whose informal teaching style will hold your attention.

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Published on October 21, 2007 by "Engineering" Bookworm

4.0 out of 5 stars Nicely done; however, assumes a fairly good grasp of the English Language.
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Published on May 18, 2007 by J.D.

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This book adds enjoyment to the desire of every one to have good vocabulary strength. More we proceed with story more words we add to our word pool. Read more

Published on March 8, 2006 by Maitreyi Sharma

4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely useful but requires some discipline
I got this book to see if my 9-year-old could use it but as it turned out, the book is more suitable for me than it is for her. Read more

Published on January 31, 2006 by Reader

3.0 out of 5 stars Full of difficult words
This book has good words for first 100 pages, then later this book becomes tedious to read. Because each sentence has three to four tough words. Read more

Published on March 31, 2005 by Sushil Dudani

5.0 out of 5 stars Works like magic
I purchased The Wizard of Oz nearly two months ago and it has given me fabulous results. Every day, whether I hear it on TV or in person, I recognize at least one of my new... Read more

Published on December 4, 2003 by Gisela Gonzalez

5.0 out of 5 stars A useful tool for building an impressive vocabulary
Mark Phillips' The Wizard Of Oz Vocabulary Builder is a unique vocabulary building guide, which teaches readers 1850 words through reading. Read more

Published on June 17, 2003 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to build your vocab!
Mark Phillips has hit upon a very engaging way to build your vocabulary. You don't have to be a Wizard of Oz fan to get an enormous amount out of this book... Read more

Published on April 18, 2003 by Donald Sosin

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like no other book!
I used to feel vocabulary challenged, but after reading just one chapter in The Wizard of Oz Vocabulary Builder I found myself using the new words effortlessly. Read more

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