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The Emerald City of Oz
The Emerald City of Oz | L. Frank Baum
10 posts | 22 read | 9 to read
At the beginning of this story, it is made quite clear that Dorothy Gale (the primary protagonist of many of the previous Oz books), is in the habit of freely speaking of her adventures to her only living relatives, her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. Neither of them believes a word of her stories, but consider her a dreamer. Later, it is revealed that the destruction of their farmhouse by the tornado back in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has left Uncle Henry in terrible debt. In order to pay it, he has taken out a mortgage on his farm. If he cannot repay his creditors, they will seize the farm. He is not afraid for himself, but both he and his wife, Aunt Em, fear very much for their niece's future. Dorothy arranges with Princess Ozma to take them to the Land of Oz, where they will be safe. Using the Magic Belt (a tool captured from the jealous Nome King Roquat), Ozma transports them to her throne room. They are given rooms to live in and luxuries to enjoy, including a vast and complex wardrobe. They meet with many of Dorothy's animal friends, including the Cowardly Lion and Billina the Yellow Hen. In the underground Nome Kingdom, the desirous Roquat is plotting to seize the Land of Oz. He was greatly embarrassed years ago when Dorothy, Ozma, and their many friends entered his domain and freed the royal family of Ev from imprisonment, As a result, he wants to embarrass them in a similar way. After ordering the expulsion of his General (who will not agree to such an attack) and the death of his Colonel (who also refuses), King Roquat holds counsel with a veteran soldier called Guph. Guph believes that against the many magicians of Oz (the reputation of which has grown in the telling), the Nome Army has no chance alone. He therefore sets out personally to recruit allies.
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ahoffkosik
The Emerald City of Oz | L. Frank Baum
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Join me and my guest on Episode 228 of my book podcast to reunite with Dorothy, Glinda, and all of your other fave yellow brick road pals. Author and Oz superfan Jen DeLuca is on the show this week to discuss all things THE EMERALD CITY OF OZ — the seventh book in L. Frank Baum‘s series. 💚✨ Link to listen in my bio!

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everlocalwest
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Mehso-so

I've been slowing making my way through the Oz books. Diminishing returns, unfortunately. This one with a hearty xenophobic ending!

GondorGirl This is one of those series that I doubt I'll ever reread. I know that, as an adult, I'm going to find so many things that don't age well. In this case I think I'll stick to the film... 1y
everlocalwest @GondorGirl I really liked the original book, even as an adult, but none of the others have been the same. The film is indeed better than all of them. 1y
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JacintaMCarter
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Panpan

#2023Book4
This was my least favorite so far in the series. Not much happened, the old characters didn‘t have any growth, and the new characters were pretty pointless. The conflict was also resolved way too easily.

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Addison_Reads
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#SeriesRead2022 @TheSpineView

Book 6 finished. 😁 The characters in this one are some of the best yet. There's a town full of utensils and it's ruled by King Kleaver. And another place full of paperdolls.

Dorothy gets to show the Land of Oz to Aunt Em and Uncle Henry and the whacky fun they encounter kept me smiling. The end of this one is a little bittersweet and I'm curious what the next book will hold.

Booksblanketsandahotbeverage I love the Oz books. They‘re so funny and whimsical. 2y
TheSpineView Excellent 2y
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TracyReadsBooks
The Emerald City of Oz | L. Frank Baum
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Found this book with its eye-catching cover on my in-law‘s bookshelves. (Copyright 1910.)

wanderinglynn 😍😍😍 beautiful cover! 4y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled 😯 Wow!! That‘s an amazing find! 4y
SamAnne I used to have that! 4y
Jgotham I loooooved these books as a kid. 4y
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tdrosebud
The Emerald City of Oz | L. Frank Baum
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Book 6 of the Oz series. Dorothy and company tour some of Oz and meet a bunch of interesting characters. #TBRReads 16 pts
#wintergames #teamelectricsex
@LibrarianRyan @Clwojick @StayCurious

LibrarianRyan Are you reading through the series? 4y
tdrosebud @LibrarianRyan I am. The first 6 I was able to do audio, but the rest I'm going to have to read. 4y
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toofondofbooks
The Emerald City of Oz | L. Frank Baum
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GripLitGrl
The Emerald City of Oz | L. Frank Baum
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So pretty 💚💚💚 5y
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overtheedge
The Emerald City of Oz | L. Frank Baum
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Pickpick

Land of Oz Series #6
Does not disappoint with whimsical, as well as wicked characters. And the most amazing cities ever. I love this series, and this book definitely picks up the pace of the story

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Runner5ive
The Emerald City of Oz | L. Frank Baum
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Suffering from the flu and continuing the Oz saga. This one is still very childish but I feel it's better than all the others, so far.

Reggie Sorry to hear that, man. Hope you feel better. 7y
Runner5ive Thanks mate. Reading is making me feel better. 7y
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