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Queen Zixi of Ix
The fairies assembled one moonlit night in a pretty clearing of the ancient forest of Burzee. The clearing was in the form of a circle, and all around stood giant oak and fir trees, while in the center the grass grew green and soft as velvet. If any mortal had ever penetrated so far into the great forest and could have looked upon the fairy circle by daylight, he might per...more
Paperback, 108 pages
Published
June 1st 2004
by Kessinger Publishing
(first published 1905)
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Mar 20, 2012
Eric
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children, light-hearted readers
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Self
have been a fan of Baum's Oz series for a long time, so I decided it was about time to give some of his other works a chance. I found that my university had a copy of this particular book, so I checked it out. It was a rather interesting read because I realized I was so familiar with the characters of Oz that I was expecting for them to show up, but they never did. I applaud Baum for creating another world, even if it was never as popular as Oz. He creates a wonderful children's story here that...more
The introduction to the copy of this book I borrowed from the library bravely declares it L. Frank Baum's masterpiece -- better even than the Oz series -- despite its obscurity. I know nothing about all that. Unlike everyone else who comes to Queen Zixi, it seems, for an additional Baum fix, for me it was my first exposure. My response? I think it was a mostly harmless fairy tale.
In a nutshell, it's the story of a boy (Bud) who happens to be in the right place at the right time and is declared t...more
In a nutshell, it's the story of a boy (Bud) who happens to be in the right place at the right time and is declared t...more
In this lesser known tale by L. Frank Baum, the good fairy queen Lulea and her band of fairies decide to alleviate her boredom with dancing by creating a magical wishing cloak that will grant each wearer a single wish unless they have come by the garment in an underhanded means. The Man in the Moon suggests they give to the first unhappy person they encounter. After all, he points out, “The happy mortals have no need of magic cloaks.”
They dispense the cloak by messenger to the land of Noland, wh...more
They dispense the cloak by messenger to the land of Noland, wh...more
This is my favorite of his books. This is a fantastic story, and very thought-provoking. Actually is a book for adults more than children. This is good enough for a book club. Asks the following question, "Is it better to wish for something that you think will make you happy, or to wish just to be happy?" If you think the answer is obvious, ask yourself why so many people can't ever figure it out.
This was one of the books Baum wrote early on before the Oz books took over his life. It was very slow at first but at about the 1/2 way point it suddenly takes off. Interesting, but I agree, not as much fun as Oz.
Feb 29, 2012
Horace Mann Family Reading Challenge
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I liked it. I also saw the play. J.M.
A charming fairy story written back when L. Frank Baum still cared. Genocide is attempted, but averted by the buoyancy of the Roly-Rogues. Why are fairies always down on witches?
Queen Zixi is a bit like Ozma but not.
i never thought i would find an l. frank baum my dad had not read to us as kids, but here's one. it's a delight!
One of my favorites from childhood. Teaches some great things.
Not my favorite of his books.
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Lyman Frank Baum was an American author, actor, and independent filmmaker best known as the creator, along with illustrator W. W. Denslow, of one of the most popular books in American children's literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, better known today as simply The Wizard of Oz. He wrote thirteen sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and a plethora of other works (55 novels in total, 82 short stor...more
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