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Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Eric Shanower, L. Frank Baum, Skottie Young, Jean-François Beaulieu
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Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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Eric Shanower, L. Frank Baum, Skottie Young, Jean-François Beaulieu

Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oz • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Eric Shanower, L. Frank Baum, Skottie Young, and Jean-François Beaulieu is a graphic novel adaptation of Baum's classic tale. It follows a person named Dorothy as she journeys through the magical land of Oz, meeting new friends and seeking a way home.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

36,070 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Eric Shanower, L. Frank Baum, Skottie Young, and Jean-François Beaulieu's collaborative work, Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, beautifully adapts Baum's original story with vibrant illustrations and creative reimagining. Positively noted for its engaging artwork and faithful narrative, it faces critique for occasionally overwhelming visuals that may detract from the story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?

Readers who enjoy Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Eric Shanower, L. Frank Baum, Skottie Young, and Jean-François Beaulieu may also appreciate the imaginative worlds of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Ideal for fans of fantasy, rich illustrations, and classic tales reimagined.

4.3

36,070 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oz • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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