When a clumsy accident with a Liquid of Petrification turns Ojo the Unlucky's uncle and the Crooked Magician’s wife into marble statues, Ojo must find a cure. He travels across Oz to locate specific ingredients, including a six-leaved clover and the left wing of a yellow butterfly. Along the way, he is joined by Scraps, a vibrant life-sized doll made from a patchwork quilt, the glass Cat with transparent skin and pink brains, and the Woozy—a blocky, square creature with three hairs on its tail.
Young readers and collectors of classic fantasy enjoy this story for its inventive character designs and whimsical logic. The narrative provides a detailed look at the geography and social customs of the Munchkin and Gillikin countries. Readers finish the book with a sense of how cooperation and resourcefulness solve problems in a world governed by strict magical laws. It appeals to those who prefer character-driven quests where unconventional friends work together to fix mistakes.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
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- Published
- 1913
- Language
- EN
