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Doctor Who: The Wonderful Doctor of Oz Kindle Edition

by Jacqueline Rayner (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Embark on a strange and enchanting adventure with old foes and monsters in this glorious crossover of Doctor Who and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

When a sudden tornado engulfs the TARDIS, the Thirteenth Doctor and her fam find themselves transported to the magical land of Oz. With a damaged TARDIS and an unexpected stowaway from the 1930s, their only hope of getting home is to follow the yellow brick road.

But when an army of scarecrows ambushes them, they quickly realise that everything is not as it should be, and they're thrown into a fight for survival against a mysterious enemy. As each of her companions becomes a shadow of their former selves, only the Doctor is left standing.

Desperate to save her friends, she must embark on a perilous journey to seek help from the mysterious Wizard of Oz - and stop whatever forces are at work before she and her friends are trapped in the fictional world forever.

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  1. Reading age
    9 - 17 years
  2. Print length
    288 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    BBC Children's Books
  5. Publication date
    June 10, 2021
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  9. ISBN-13
    978-1405948005
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Jacqueline Rayner has written many books, audioplays and comic strips, many of them set in the world of Doctor Who, including the number one bestseller The Stone Rose and two 'Quick Reads' for World Book Day. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked at BBC Books as an editor on their Doctor Who range.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08V595SM4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BBC Children's Books (June 10, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1258 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1405948000
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 320 ratings

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NervaVels
5.0 out of 5 stars This was DELIGHTFUL!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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I often adapt classic children literature to tell stories to my grandchildren, helmed by such as the Doctor or the Cheshire Cat or a favorite pet of theirs. This book is sister to the stories I tell and I had so much fun with it! I love all the characters (WELL DONE, Author!) and the antics are pure DW as filtered through my own imagination! Even I was wondering who the villain was, despite the cover.
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ehud havivi
5.0 out of 5 stars AWSOME BOOK! LOVED IT
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022
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GREAT BOOK! TO ALL THOSE WHOVIANS
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Michael C.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Sweet, and Hopeful
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
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If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like if "Doctor Who" met "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," then look no further. Jacqueline Rayner’s "The Wonderful Doctor of Oz" is exactly what it sounds like. After traveling to 1939 LA to see the world premiere of "The Wizard of Oz," the Doctor and her friends are shocked to learn nobody’s ever heard of the film, the book, or its author. Even more shocking is when a tornado carries the TARDIS (and all of its occupants) away to a suspiciously Oz-like land. To escape, the Doctor, Graham, Yaz, Ryan, and a stowaway named Theodore have to act out the events of the book and find the Wizard of Oz before the mysterious Wicked Witch gets to them. It sounds like it’s gonna be a big gimmick, but it’s surprisingly emotional. "The Wonderful Doctor of Oz" is a quick, fun read that exemplifies the endless possibilities of "Doctor Who."

"The Wonderful Doctor of Oz" is pitched as a crossover between "Doctor Who" and L. Frank Baum’s "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." And that’s exactly what it is. The general plotline follows the original Oz tale pretty closely. The gang is greeted by “munchkins” and told to follow the yellow brick road to a wizard who can fix their problems. Along the way, they encounter scarecrows, “tin men,” poppy fields, porcelain dolls, lions, flying monkies, a reclusive wizard, and an evil wicked witch. All of whom are given a delightful "Doctor Who" twist.

Most of the "Oz" creatures are pre-existing "Doctor Who" aliens—some from the classic era, some more modern. It’s a lot of fun seeing the way Rayner ties the more explicitly "Doctor Who" elements into the world of "The Wizard of Oz." But all of these easter eggs—and there are a lot of them—are just appetizers for the main course.

While the original "Wizard of Oz" is about discovering your inner strength, smarts, heart, and bravery, Rayner explores what might happen if these inner qualities were literally ripped away from you. What happens if a scarecrow removes Graham's wit? Or if a tin man removes Ryan's kindness? Or if lions remove Yaz's bravery? Who are the companions when their defining characteristics are gone? Who is the Doctor when faced with a threat that’s robbing her friends of their very essence? And how is poor Theodore, a total stranger to the Doctor’s world, supposed to help save the day?

This is where I feel the heart of the book is—characters losing who they are and having to rediscover themselves. Watching Graham, Ryan, and Yaz act so differently than they normally do hit me in a way I wasn’t expecting. It honestly hurt a little bit. Fans of these characters are going to find parts of this book difficult to read because of that. But the payoff to it all is so sweet. Theodore steals the show, though. I don’t want to say much about Theodore’s arc because I think it’s worth experiencing in the context of the narrative. Let’s just say that Theodore is the emotional core of the novel, and I love the way Rayner develops them. It’s surprisingly emotional and I think a lot of fans are going to love the direction it goes.

If I had one complaint, it’s that everything is a bit short and predictable. To be fair, it’s a middle-grade book intended to follow the plotline or another book. So, it’s doing exactly what it sets out to do. Plus there’s the added mystery of who’s behind everything that should make the book a bit more interesting. The problem is that the mystery isn’t very compelling because it’s immediately obvious who the villain is. I mean, the book’s cover literally telegraphs it. And that’s a shame because the book waits so long to execute this painfully obvious reveal that you end up spending so much time just waiting to see the thing you already know you’re going to see. And it takes your attention away from everything else. Even worse, the book still treats the reveal like it’s a surprise. And maybe it would’ve been, if the cover hadn’t, ya know, given it away. Still, the strength of the emotional arcs vastly outweighs the slight disappointment in the mystery. Even with the subpar mystery, I adored this book.

Overall, "The Wonderful Doctor of Oz" is absolutely delightful. It’s a middle-grade book that reads like one. But middle-grade books are a lot of fun. And "The Wonderful Doctor of Oz" simply bursts with creativity. The blending of the "Doctor Who" universe with the "Wizard of Oz" universe is so perfect it makes you wonder why it’s never been done before. And the character work is beautiful and goes to some surprisingly emotional places. Rayner brilliantly captures the voices of the Doctor, Ryan, Graham, and Yaz. These characters sound exactly the way you remember them and they come right to life on the page. Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about the book, even if I found parts of it disappointing. Theodore’s arc, alone, is worth reading the book. And everything else is just icing on the cake. If you love the Thirteenth Doctor, you’re gonna love this book. It’s creative, energetic, fun, and—most of all—hopeful.
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Peter lombardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for doctor who fans and fans of the original14 oz books
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021
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This story is entertaining, slow start. And its cover kinda gives away the villain. But I would recommend this story as you learn a lot About baums early life And the fact that there are 14 oz books
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SHeiser24
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2021
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I always loved The Wizard of Oz as a kid and I love Doctor Who. Great mash up of the two. Really great book!
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Tajuraden Blackhorn
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent condition & timely delivery
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2022
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excellent condition & timely delivery
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3.0 out of 5 stars Holy Shades of Castrovalva, Doctor!
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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I don't mean to be a prude. I'm an older Dr. Who watcher from the earlier episodes of the series. The story pays homage to L. Frank Baum's first story perhaps more than the rest with bits of nods to the movie. Perhaps, this tale was a nod to an earlier Dr. Who story called Castrovalva, which had some moments to remind me of the first episode of Peter Davidson's 5th Doctor. Of course, the Doctor did mention a lack of originality to Missy's ideas. The novel has delightful scenes with interesting, poignant parts as the Doctor and her adoptive family help in resolving the situations that appeared.

However, I feel that the novel had a missed opportunity. The link to the later novels written by L. Frank Baum was overlooked. Instead of the guest side character becoming Dorothy, Ozma the true Queen of Oz who was turned into a boy by a curse and later restored into the girl Queen might have made a better choice. The chance was overlooked to have readers further investigate who Ozma was in her form as a young boy with the extraordinary adventures to her final adventure at the end revealing Ozma's true identity. A sad oversight was that Theodore became Dorothy instead of the true Queen of Oz. *A small smile forms on the face of the reviewer.*

Missy was more off point than her character seemed. Missy for we can't call her Mistress since she is the Master (though she had every right to maintain her Master moniker) usually does things for revenge not mischievousness if she wanted. Where was the point to being the ruler of the Land of Fiction. Seriously, where was the point of it all? Missy is power hungry, but why even drag the Doctor and the fam (I don't like the Fam. It sounds like an Old Navy advertisement slogan.) into this wicked plan? MIssy may have wanted the Doctor to become some sort of cowardly, unemotional, stupid twit, but utter defeat on the Doctor's face in the midst of a successful endeavor signified the ultimate revenge for all the lives that evil villain ever had. No, this story wasn't a very good one for Missy. She did look cool wearing a witch's hat. Too bad references to Wicked the musical wasn't made.

Finally, using the side character to become different gender seemed a cop out of sorts. Instead of learning about gaining strength through knowledge, compassion and courage to help others in the same situation back in that person's own time, let's hurry up to the happy ending of change a person's gender and staying in an imaginary world with a K9 unit to help out. Escapism is a vital tool to us all when under the pressure of life, but the struggles are what make people stronger. A personal preference to see the character return and start an underground shelter for those different from society norms might have been an interesting development. Later in an epilogue, the reader might have seen how the side character develop into an unsung rescue person who remembered what happened and thanked the Doctor and her companions for their inspiration.

The novel holds some merit and a homage to the L. Frank Baum's creation. Remember, this opinion is a dime a dozen and should not affect the reader from enjoying this book.
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judy sheats
5.0 out of 5 stars really good read
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
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good book
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selma cristina guimaraes da silva
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo livro
Reviewed in Brazil on July 1, 2023
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Excelente livro para amantes de dr. Who
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Ruchira Mandal
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, like one of those tv episodes
Reviewed in India on February 3, 2022
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Does exactly what it says on the tin. Wizard of Oz meets Doctor Who. 13th Doctor meets Missy, pity it didn't happen on the tv show. Enjoyed reading this one.
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Alaran
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful crossover
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2021
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The first in what might be, perhaps, an ongoing series of Doctor Who crossover novels, sees the Thirteenth Doctor and her ‘fam’ failing an attempt to see the cinematic release of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and instead ending up in the actual events of the famous children’s novel it was adapted from.

This is a well written and thoroughly enjoyable crossover between two wonderfully creative franchises. They lend themselves to each other really well, especially with the use of magic tinged with science in the land of Oz and Doctor Who’s science tinged with magic (the oft quoted Asimov adage concerning the relationship between the two certainly gets enough usage here). It is abundantly clear that the author knows both franchises really well, leading to a successful merging.

Of course, Doctor who has made use of Oz novels before, most notably in the case of Ace. This book, however, is more than just referencing or borrowing from. It is a full-blown retelling of ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ through the medium of Doctor Who.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of reading this is in trying to work out which elements from Doctor Who will correspond to the various creations from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’. Some are utterly obvious, such as Cybermen filling in for the Tinman, but others are more subtle and imaginative and there are some nice twists and surprises (Toto in particular). It is somewhat unfortunate, though, that the cover utterly ruins some of the author’s efforts at subterfuge concerning the Wicked Witch of the West.

The four lead protagonists from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ are all represented by more than one thing. So, while Graham, Ryan and Yaz fulfil the roles of the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Lion, the three are also present in the story as some form of threat.

As entertaining as this generally is, it does occasionally go a bit too far and the arrival at Emerald City has so many Doctor Who elements it begins to get a little silly and over the top.

The fact that Dorothy ends up travelling with three companions is a perfect fit for this particular Tardis team. Often it seems a little too numerous, especially onscreen, but here each companion has an equal and distinct role easily bestowed upon them.

Inevitably there is always going to be some appeal with the Doctor venturing into the world of Oz. It could easily have been done clumsily, though. Fortunately, this is an excellent re-imagining that captures the spirit of both.
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Robbie
5.0 out of 5 stars A ripper adventure for The Doctor and her fam!
Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2021
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What grabbed my attention to this is the beautifully designed cover; while it is in the newer style of the Doctor Who branding with the current logo, you can’t help but admire the beauty of it even if it contains one massive spoiler! (Although, to be fair, not entirely unexpected so in that sense could it be considered a spoiler?)

The book opens in 1939 with the thirteenth doctor and her “fam” trying to find the premier of The Wizard of Oz only to find that it’s not only not occurring but the book seems to have vanished from the annals of society!

After encountering a quiet young chap by the name of Theodore, they soon find themselves in a world that’s very Oz-like and must try to find a way to get back to their own time and space!

While it could be said that this is a “simple” retelling/mash up of The Wizard of Oz with Doctor Who, it grossly oversimplifies matters as what this novel gets right is the characterisations of The Thirteenth Doctor, along with Graham, Yaz and Ryan; in fact I found that I discovered a good insight into them all but more in particular the Doctor along with Theodore, who isn’t a Mary Sue but indeed a really well developed character with their own insights and believes and self doubts.

While none of the major reveals are surprising in any way, the way they are revealed and fleshed out is, in my opinion, very well done.

Without giving too much away, the ending of this novel is simply one of the most heart warming I’ve read in fiction in a long long time- and I read a lot of fiction! The ending is, at its core; very simple and life affirming while also drawing tears of happiness to ones eyes; it’s further proof of what science fiction and Doctor Who does best and that is to accept without judgment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito
Reviewed in Brazil on August 7, 2021
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