FICTION

The Marvelous Land of Oz

by Eric SHANOWER
9781614792352. ea vol: illus. by Skottie Young. 24p. (Marvel Illustrated Series). ABDO/Spotlight. 2014. lib. ed. $24.21.
COPY ISBN
Gr 4 Up—Using interesting comic design, Shanower and Young give an entertaining twist to L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz sequel. The adaptation focuses on young Tip, a boy of unknown parentage in the service of the witch Mombi. Through a foiled plan and a witch's trick, Tip becomes the "father" of a walking pumpkin-headed man and, later, a horse made of logs. The trio starts on a journey to the Emerald City, meets King Scarecrow, and encounters an army of women who wish to overthrow Oz. Each volume leaves readers wanting to know more. Well-illustrated and told with simple words, these brief books make engaging companions to the original novel.—Sarah Knutson, American Canyon Middle School, CA
Reviewed by Sarah Knutson , Mar 01, 2014

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

BOOKS

Maddie and Mabel Ready for Snow
by Allen, Kari
BOOKS

Welcome to the Woofmore
by Gephart, Donna & Lori Haskins Houran
BOOKS

Eleven Houses
by Oakes, Colleen
BOOKS

Don’t Let the Forest In
by Drews, CG
BOOKS

Summer Nights and Meteorites
by Reynolds, Hannah
BOOKS

A Vile Season
by Ferraro, David
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?