![]() ![]() ![]() And for young readers, it’s a few life lessons that, as you grow older, will begin to make much more sense. For fans of the film, it’s a wonderful little trip back to the Emerald City. The Wizard of Oz, then, is a brilliant book for some light reading – even as an adult. Though in the book Dorothy is never intent on leaving, she still learns the lesson that once home is taken from you, or you leave it quite unexpectedly, you’ll miss it and you’ll long to go back for it. That being home is where the heart is where your family is where you’ll be missed. Recommended Reading: Visiting Barter Books, AlnwickĪnd as far as little Dorothy’s concerned, she learns one big lesson. They had all those things within them – they just needed the chance to practice them. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heart-aches and nightmares are left out. The Scarecrow devises the plans to get to the gorgeous Emerald City the Lion always stands up for his friends and the Tin Man is so kind that he is sure to never step on an ant. Having this thought in mind, the story of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' was written solely to pleasure children of today. The Scarecrow, the Lion and the Tin Man didn’t need brains, courage or a heart – they developed all of those things themselves along their journey. It is a lovely tale to tell you the truth, and it’s because (perhaps as an adult looking back) you can see very easily the point of Baum’s story. ![]()
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