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Based on the first half, this was going to be a 2-star read. Baum introduced more new characters, none of whom were really that interesting. But then he brought back Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man, which helped bring the plot back.

I loved the Oz books as a child, but had never read this one. I was excited to see it as the May pick for #ChildrensClassicRead2022, and I was looking forward to reading it. I really enjoyed being in the familiar surroundings of the Land of Oz, with many old friends and some new ones, too. But I found myself becoming a bit bored, much to my surprise and disappointment. Perhaps I have grown too old…. 😔

@TheBookHippie
#Pantone2022 @Clwojick

I read this for the first time. Now I want to read other books in the series too. I like the adventures in the fantasy land with vivid details. Thanks to @TheBookHippie #childrensclassicread2022 🥰 Because of this challenge I am reading many enchanting books. This was also my #bookspin for May. #bookspinbingo 4🌟

I‘ve been meaning to revisit The Wizard of Oz since I added my grandma‘s copy to my bookshelf. It has her signature as well as names of several of her mom‘s students that read or listened to it being read in class. I skimmed through it, listened to the audio, and then listened to The Patchwork Girl of Oz. Both were fun listens and an enjoyable addition to my day. I found the variety of characters and how they learned to work together wonderful.

This series was my first foray into fantasy with fantastic characters. I love revisiting the adventures. My favorite will always be Pip/Ozma. #ChildrenClassics2022 @TheBookHippie

Now that I‘ve read my first L. Frank Baum (Thank you #ChildrensClassicRead2022 and @TheBookHippie !) I‘m curious to read more of this series. It‘s an enchanting tale with the quirkiest characters, and magic potions gone awry-just what I love! It was also fun revisiting Dorothy and other classic characters from Oz. Is it really true that Baum named his magical land after the last drawer of his file cabinet: “O-Z”?😂
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Somehow this is my first Baum? Which feels weird being so familiar with his work via film adaptations. Maybe I should‘ve started the series at the beginning but the #ChildrensClassicRead2022 had me intrigued. I liked the story, discovering new characters and seeing some familiar faces. Some of the illustrations reminded me of minstrel shows, which isn‘t great. But I like Baum‘s imagination. @TheBookHippie

I don't want to dwell on this one but I do have a full review:

Characters were annoying
Liked the quest plot
The tottenhots were DEFINITELY racist

#19 of 100 Classics Challenge
The Patchwork Girl of Oz.....I just love the wacky characters and their names. Such a creative mind!!

Now to start on the Oz series volume 3, with The Patchwork Girl of Oz. I'm reading the entire Oz series just so I can finally eventually read "Wicked," because I won't feel right otherwise. They're usually nice quick reads.

#fairytalefriday Not many people know the Patchwork Girl. She was brought to life to be the servant of a Munchkin magician's wife, but her magic brains were overloaded, and when she came to life, she was so happy, that she knocked over some petrification liquid on her masters, turning them to stone. 😱 This is her freedom story. 😊 #geauxread #bookstagram #oz #patchworkgirl #litsylove #ozite #munchkinland #vintagecover #vintagebook #covercrush

FYI, Littens with kittens, every time y'all talk about your need for a transparent cat so you can continue reading, I think about the Glass Cat from this Oz book (which always makes me happy--I love Oz so much!) http://oz.wikia.com/wiki/Glass_Cat #catsoflitsy #makeitso

My first Oz book... thanks Dad! ❤️ #readjanuary #girlinthetitle

A little misery, at times, makes one appreciate happiness more.