Book details
Oz the Great and Powerful
Description
Small-time circus magician Oscar Diggs's life suddenly changes when he's hurled away in a hot air balloon from uneventful Kansas into the enchanting Land of Oz. The inhabitants there see Oscar as the Great Wizard, and they shower him with the fame and fortune he has always imagined would be his. That is, until three very powerful witches start to question Oscar's abilities. Drawn into an increasingly dangerous world, Oscar must quickly figure out who is good and who is evil in order to combat the wicked forces at large. Putting his limited magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry - Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
160 pages
Why to read
- To delve deeper into the magical world of Oz and explore the backstory of the characters you may have seen in the film.
- To enjoy an imaginative and fantastical story that expands on the rich lore established by L. Frank Baum's original Oz series.
- To experience the adventure and character development of Oscar Diggs as he transforms from a small-time circus magician into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz.
- To appreciate the detailed descriptions and narrative style that books offer, providing a different experience than the visual medium of film.