- Library Binding: 239 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060296100
- ISBN-13: 978-0060296100
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.7 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,192,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
an excellent continuation of _The Emerald Wand of Oz_
29 Aug 2006
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really liked Smith's _The Emerald Wand of Oz_, in which readers were introduced to Em and Dori, two modern-day descendents of Dorothy Gale of Kansas. Like Dorothy, Em and Dori are blown into Oz by a tornado and have many adventures there before returning home.
_Trouble Under Oz_ follows the further adventures of Dori and Em and some of the Ozians they met in the first book. When they receive a call for help from Princess Ozma, Dori and Em decide that only one of them can return to Oz, since there's no tornado to cover for their absence this time. While Em stays at home, fending off questions and mediating between her separated parents, Dori goes to Oz, where she joins up with the nome Rik, on a quest to regain his kingdom from King Kaliko. Rik and Dori are assisted by Prince Inga of Pingaree, from _Rinkitink in Oz_, whom I was delighted to see, as _Rinkitink in Oz_ is one of my favorite Oz books, and Baum, at least, never returned to those particular characters.
Like _The Emerald Wand of Oz_, _Trouble Under Oz_ combines a modern sensibility with the fantastic fairyland readers love, and _Trouble Under Oz_ goes deeper into setting and characters, making it, I thought, an even better book.
_Trouble Under Oz_ follows the further adventures of Dori and Em and some of the Ozians they met in the first book. When they receive a call for help from Princess Ozma, Dori and Em decide that only one of them can return to Oz, since there's no tornado to cover for their absence this time. While Em stays at home, fending off questions and mediating between her separated parents, Dori goes to Oz, where she joins up with the nome Rik, on a quest to regain his kingdom from King Kaliko. Rik and Dori are assisted by Prince Inga of Pingaree, from _Rinkitink in Oz_, whom I was delighted to see, as _Rinkitink in Oz_ is one of my favorite Oz books, and Baum, at least, never returned to those particular characters.
Like _The Emerald Wand of Oz_, _Trouble Under Oz_ combines a modern sensibility with the fantastic fairyland readers love, and _Trouble Under Oz_ goes deeper into setting and characters, making it, I thought, an even better book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Disappointing ending
19 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover
My 11 year old daughter enjoyed the book, but was disappointed that the ending was a cliff hanger and the author apparently isn't writing more in the series. She wishes the author would have written one more book to round out the series. It was a let down to find out the book would end and leave her hanging.
A second visit to Oz by a new Royal Historian
30 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This sequel to The Emerald Wand of Oz continues the adventure of Dori and Em, two modern sisters who think they are related to Dorothy Gale (whose adventures in Oz over 100 years ago were chronicles in 14 books by L. Frank Baum). The Nome Prince Rikiki is planning to return home to claim the throne from Kaliko who has been ruling since Rik's father was driven out. Ozma summons Dori, who became friends with Rik in the first book, and asks her to accompany Prince Inga of Pingaree on a mission to visit Rik. She fears that a struggle for power in the Nome Kingdom might trigger a war with their hostile neighbors, and feels Inga, with Dori's help, will be able to communicate with Rik. Meanwhile Em is left at home to cover for Dori's absence.
It is best to be familiar with Baum's original stories to appreciate the many adventures Dori has with Inga and Rik as they revisit lands and people that Dorothy knew 100 years ago. For those familiar with Baum's work this can be a delightful chance to learn more from the latest Royal Historian of Oz. Being the second book of a trilogy, however, do not expect all plot themes to be completely worked out. The third book of this trilogy, while written, has not yet been published. Hopefully soon, the final volume will become available and we can learn the conclusion of this interesting contribution to the Oz series.
It is best to be familiar with Baum's original stories to appreciate the many adventures Dori has with Inga and Rik as they revisit lands and people that Dorothy knew 100 years ago. For those familiar with Baum's work this can be a delightful chance to learn more from the latest Royal Historian of Oz. Being the second book of a trilogy, however, do not expect all plot themes to be completely worked out. The third book of this trilogy, while written, has not yet been published. Hopefully soon, the final volume will become available and we can learn the conclusion of this interesting contribution to the Oz series.
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