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Tik-Tok of Oz ($.99 Popular Classics)
written by L. Frank Baum
Studio : Joust Books
by Joust Books
Publisher : Joust Books
Released : 2010-05-08
Availability : This Item is currently Not Available
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 13 reviews)
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Product Description |
L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was one of America's best known authors of fiction for children and young adults. His Oz, Aunt Jane and Mary Louise series of books have inspired the imagination of generations of readers.
This beautifully formatted Kindle e-book is designed to bring the Oz novels in their original form to the readers of today. |
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Books of OZ |
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We have been buying the series of OZ books called 'books of wonder'. They are so well made and make a wonderful library addition for young children. Couldn't be more pleased with the quality. |
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The Private Citizen, otherwise known as the Tititi-Hoochoo |
It's funny what stays with you from books.
First of all, let me say that I'm aware that Tik Tok of Oz is generally considered to be a weak Oz book. There are a number of character inconsistencies. Betsy is a poor Dorothy substitute. The Shaggy Man and Polychrome have met each other before this. Reading this as a grown-up who is currently re-reading the whole series, I see these errors and acknowledge the point.
Still, I have to say that as a child, this was one of the Oz books that stuck with me the most strongly. First of all, Polychrome was one of my favorite Oz characters, and I loved every book in which she made an appearance. Second of all, I was secretly quite sympathetic with Ann of Oogaboo. Even at a young age I wasn't very fond of Ozma, absolute ruler. Third of all, I was absolutely fascinated with the Rose Princess, and the idea of a royal family grown on vines. I was heartbroken on behalf of poor Ozga by the reception of her subjects. Something about that bit stayed with me quite strongly, entering my personal mythology.
I do think that the plot is reasonably well-formed in this book, compared to others in the series. While adults may take issue with some of the errors, there are many aspects that I believe would appeal strongly to children. At least, I can say that it certainly appealed strongly to me. As a kid I was reading these from the library, and I must have checked this particular book out twenty times. That's certainly got to earn it some points. |
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not his best, but still the fantastic Baum |
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In the Land of Oz, where animals talk and logic is delightfully warped and fairies mingle with mortals and clockwork men, Betsy Bobbin and her mule Hank are shipwrecked. Along with Queen Ann's army, Polychrome, the Shaggy Man, Ozga (the Rose Princess), and Tik Tok, Betsy and Hank find themselves on a rescue mission for Shaggy's brother imprisoned by the selfish Nome King. Filled with Baum's signature Romanticism and clever logic, it's a lovely (though not particularly unique or as distinct) addition to the Oz series. The Marvelous Land of Oz and The Tin Woodman of Oz are still the strongest in the series. Grade: B |
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The best version of the best children's series |
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The OZ books by L. Frank Baum are my favorite children's books and this series by Books of Wonder are the best. They are the most beautiful versions of the OZ books I've seen, reproducing the original covers with the original illustrations throughout. This series is definitely the one to get and treasure for many years to come. |
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One of the best of the Series |
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I teach creative writing to children and have used this book as an excellent model for the fantasy genre. It has all the great elements of a fantasy story--strange and enchanted happenings, magical creatures, faeries, and a wonderful quest. Many of Baum's books are not so plot-driven; this, like "The Patchwork Girl of Oz" is an exception, and the story works marvelously. Fans of the Oz series will know that this book is a re-telling of "Ozma of Oz," but there are enough new characters, settings, and details to make it a fresh and rewarding tale. Certainly, old favorites such as Tik-Tok, the Nome King, Polychrome, and the Shaggy Man are at their best in this tale (one of the most delightful scenes is when Shaggy "breaks the law"), while new additions Private Files and Quox the Dragon bring much humor and whimsy. Young children will certainly enjoy the test of the three maidens towards the end of the book. This books has a very cohesive direction (not always the case with Baum) and I especially enjoyed how each chapter title is alliterative (I suppose that's the English Lit in me!). And, as usual, the John R. Neil's illustrations are wonderful; my favorite illustration is that of the greedy Nome King strutting out of his kingdom, his countless pockets filled with jewels. |
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