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What if a single magic word puts the power to change shape in the hands of an ill-tempered boy?
In L. Frank Baum’s The Magic of Oz, Kiki Aru discovers a word that lets him change shape. The bold Munchkin boy wants power over Oz, and he soon finds a partner in Ruggedo. The former Nome King has lost his throne, but not his greed or his wish to rule again.
Their scheme threatens a land where talking animals and living dolls are ordinary. Princess Ozma rules kindly from the Emerald City, with Dorothy as her loyal friend. Against this gentle world, Baum sets a dangerous gift in unready hands. He explores the use and abuse of power through tricks, mischief and humor rather than a lecture.
What you’ll discover
- A word of power Follow Kiki Aru as a shape-changing spell gives his hunger for power a dangerous outlet.
- An enemy without a throne Meet Ruggedo, whose lost kingdom leaves him eager to seize power through a new scheme.
- The strangeness of Oz Enter a land of talking creatures, living dolls and strange rulers around every corner.
- Kindness against greed Discover the contrast between Ozma’s care for her people and the ambitions threatening her land.
- A light touch Enjoy a fairy tale that explores dangerous power with humor instead of heavy lessons.
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This book suits readers who enjoy gentle fantasy, children who like talking creatures and tricks, and adults who want to see how Baum's long series came to a close. If you expect a deep, serious plot, you may find it light.
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- A boy finds a word of power
- An old enemy joins the scheme
- Oz is a land where magic is common
- What the tale is about and how it is told
Who’s who
- Kiki AruA bold, ill tempered Munchkin boy who gains a magic word that lets him change shape and wants power over Oz.
- RuggedoThe former Nome King, a greedy old enemy of Oz who wants to win back power.
- OzmaThe kind young ruler of Oz, who lives in the Emerald City and cares for her people.
- DorothyThe Kansas girl who became a princess of Oz and is a loyal friend to Ozma.
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A boy finds a word of power
The story centres on Kiki Aru, a boy from the Munchkin Country of Oz. He is not a hero in the usual sense. He is bold, sharp and bad tempered, and he wants more than his small life gives him.
What changes his life is a magic word. Spoken the right way, it lets the speaker take on a new form. Baum gives the word a name that is almost impossible to say, which is part of the fun, because it looks like a sneeze on the page.
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L. Frank Baum
1856–1919 · American children's fantasy writer
L. Frank Baum (1856–1919) was an American author of children’s books. He was born in Chittenango, New York, and later lived in South Dakota, Chicago, and California. He published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900 and wrote thirteen further Oz novels. He died in Hollywood, California.
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What is The Magic of Oz about?
It is an Oz adventure in which a Munchkin boy named Kiki Aru learns a magic word that changes his shape. He joins the former Nome King Ruggedo in a plan against Oz.
When was The Magic of Oz written?
L. Frank Baum's book came out in 1919, the year he died. It is one of the later titles in his series of Oz books and is a work of fantasy, not a true story.
Who is Ruggedo in the Oz books?
Ruggedo is the Nome King, a ruler of the underground Nomes who has long been an enemy of Oz. He is greedy and quick tempered and appears in several Oz stories.
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