The Marvelous Land of Oz
Description:... The first sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz is an account of the further adventures of the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman and also the strange experiences of the highly magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkin-head, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump.Into this cleverly told tale of rebellion, adventure and magic, L. Frank Baum seamlessly weaves musings that reflect the changing times in which he lived: the nature and purpose of government in society, universal education, the emancipation of women, gender roles and identity, and the growing influence of science and science fiction. This is fun reading for all ages, with plenty of big ideas for further pondering!
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