I originally read this in an
illustrated book from the children’s section of my local library at age 10. Years later, when I bought volumes 1
& 2 of “The Oz Chronicles”, I reread it, and was equally entertained both
times. I read this before I read The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the book that the movie is based on. The movie alone was enough background
information to understand and enjoy The Tin Woodman of Oz.
Oz
is a much bigger and stranger place than we were exposed to in the movies. It’s full of interesting characters including
inflatable colonies and green monkeys.
We are led through this world by the familiar character, the Tin
Woodman. We get a lot more of his
background story, and he becomes just as lovable as the character I remembered
from my childhood. I always love extra development of known characters, and I
wasn’t disappointed.
Without
giving too much away, through the story we learn how the Tin Woodman came to
be, hear how it complicated his love life, and see the measures he is willing
to take to get it back. The book is full of humor, drama, action, and romance,
and I enjoyed it just as much as a child as I did as an adult.
Anyone
that enjoyed the trip through Oz with Dorothy and Toto is sure to love a second
go with the Tin Woodman, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
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