The OZ kick! (Book 12,13,14 and 15)

I have fallen behind with the blitz and need to combine some of my posts. So, here is a post dedicated to L. Frank Baum and his genius behind the "Wizard of OZ". Who would have thought that so many hidden political ideas would be behind the disguise of a children's book series? But that is exactly what Baum had intended! Genius! Everyone got behind the original story when Judy Garland came popping out of the tornado-ridden home in her bright blue dress! Not to mention color movies were in very short order back in that time period. It was magical! And somewhere...over the rainbow...people began to believe that "dreams come true" and "there's no place like home". In fact, the Wizard of Oz proved to be so powerful that Gregory Maguire wrote his fabulous version in the "Wicked" series. So, riding the coat tails of success, came along two broadway musicals (the Wiz, and Wicked) and other large screen adaptations through Disney and others. 

So, here in order are the books read during the blitz.

12." Wicked (the life and times of the wicked witch of the west)" by Gregory Maguire

13. "The Marvelous Land of OZ " by L. Frank Baum

14. "Dorothy and the Wizard of OZ" by L. Frank Baum

15. "Ozma of Oz" by L. Frank Baum 

And if you haven't ventured down the "yellow brick road" to learn more about the story of OZ, let me encourage you. The story line completely surpasses Dorothy and her first journey to the Land of Oz. It's worth the journey!