The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (version 9)


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(5 stars; 8 reviews)

In the introduction of L. Frank Baum’s most enduring tale, the author writes that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was “... a modernized fairy tale in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out” (Baum, 1900). More than a century later, Baum’s story (with the help of the enchanting 1939 Hollywood movie) still resonates in the hearts of “today’s children”—and in those of the older ones too!
(Summary by Val Roth) (4 hr 5 min)

Chapters

Introduction 1:50 Read by valroth
Chapter I. The Cyclone 7:10 Read by valroth
Chapter II. The Council with the Munchkins 12:21 Read by valroth
Chapter III. How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow 11:41 Read by valroth
Chapter IV. The Road Through the Forest 8:36 Read by valroth
Chapter V. The Rescue of the Tin Woodman 12:20 Read by valroth
Chapter VI. The Cowardly Lion 9:20 Read by valroth
Chapter VII. The Journey to the Great Oz 10:35 Read by valroth
Chapter VIII. The Deadly Poppy Field 11:24 Read by valroth
Chapter IX. The Queen of the Field Mice 8:39 Read by valroth
Chapter X. The Guardian of the Gates 12:06 Read by valroth
Chapter XI. The Wonderful Emerald City of Oz 22:49 Read by valroth
Chapter XII. The Search for the Wicked Witch 22:38 Read by valroth
Chapter XIII. How the Four Were Reunited 7:35 Read by valroth
Chapter XIV. The Winged Monkeys 11:43 Read by valroth
Chapter XV. The Discovery of Oz the Terrible 16:52 Read by valroth
Chapter XVI. The Magic Art of the Great Humbug 6:13 Read by valroth
Chapter XVII. How the Balloon was Launched 7:04 Read by valroth
Chapter XVIII. Away to the South 7:30 Read by valroth
Chapter XIX. Attacked by the Fighting Trees 6:21 Read by valroth
Chapter XX. The Dainty China Country 9:43 Read by valroth
Chapter XXI. The Lion Becomes the King of Beasts 5:54 Read by valroth
Chapter XXII. The Country of the Quadlings 6:01 Read by valroth
Chapter XXIII. The Good Witch Grants Dorothy’s Wish 8:03 Read by valroth
Chapter XXIV. Home Again 0:57 Read by valroth

Reviews


(5 stars)

What a great story ! I can see why it is a regarded as a classic. And what a great reading of this book - most enjoyable. Heatfelt thanks to writer and reader from this contemporary listener.

A beautiful story


(5 stars)

I really enjoyed it. Thanks to the reader.