The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Chapter 8 summary
Chapter 8 of 24 · 8 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 8, the travelers struggle across a river, recover the stranded Scarecrow with a Stork’s help, and enter a dangerous poppy field. The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman carry the sleeping Dorothy and Toto to safety, but they cannot move the sleeping Lion.
What happens
- The river current carries the raft away from the road and leaves the Scarecrow stranded on his pole.
- The Cowardly Lion pulls the raft toward shore, and Dorothy helps push it onto land.
- The travelers follow the riverbank, find the Scarecrow, and persuade a Stork to carry him back.
- They enter a poppy meadow, where the flowers’ scent sends Dorothy and Toto to sleep.
- Unaffected by the scent, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman carry Dorothy and Toto while the Lion tries to escape.
- They find the Lion asleep and too heavy to move, then carry Dorothy and Toto beyond the flowers.
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What to notice
The Stork explains her willingness to rescue a stranger. Her help restores the group after the river separates them.
Quick check
Why can the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman stay awake among the poppies?
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