The Magic of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
Published by For Your Knowledge (an imprint of Ann Arbor Media Group, LLC)
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
The Magic of Oz is the thirteenth book in the Oz series by L. Frank Baum. It is a bit darker than those I've read, but oh so exciting! And I love it!
Trouble never seems to leave Oz for good. The young Kiki Aru learned by saying the magical word "pyrzqxgle," that he could transform himself and anyone else into whatever he wants. And the evil Nome King recruits Kiki Aru to wreck his personal havoc on Princess Ozma and her friends.
Dorothy, the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger search for a special gift for Ozma's birthday. In the forest, they come face to face with the wicked Nome King's plans. It is up to Dorothy to stop the evil. Will she be able to complete her important task?
Armchair Interviews says: For a magical summer, or any time of the year, read The Magic of Oz and the other thirteen books in the Oz series. Children will be transported to the magic of make-believe.