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Dec 15, 2010
Like my jarring first encounter with Shel Silverstein, reading the unvarnished Oz series after growing up on the sugar-coated (but delightful) MGM film iteration required some acclimatization for this sheltered girl. But my favorite children's lit always ends up being that which doesn't shy away from the darker side of human nature. As J. K. Rowling and others understand so well, condescension to children is hardly the best means to equip them for life. The best literature is comforting and chal
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Dec 15, 2010
A great graphic novel version of The Wizard of Oz. The art, which sometimes made my head hurt because of the perspective, was really amazing. The pages with a domination of one color were fabulous, as were the chapter page art.
Folks of all ages will enjoy this quick version which is steady rival to Sabuda's pop-up retelling.
Folks of all ages will enjoy this quick version which is steady rival to Sabuda's pop-up retelling.
Dec 15, 2010
Needed something lighter while reading '109 East Palace'.
1965 Airmont Classic ed. Complete and unabridged.
Can honestly say the movie was better than the book. Don't think I'll be reading of of the sequels.
1965 Airmont Classic ed. Complete and unabridged.
Can honestly say the movie was better than the book. Don't think I'll be reading of of the sequels.
Dec 15, 2010
This is a super-cool adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. The artwork is great (although sometimes the panels are just too small to really appreciate it).
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