In it we meet the shaggyman, on his quest to go to oz. We also meet up with Dorothy again, and her little dog too. Although it may not be the most imaginitive in the series (that would be Rinkitink of Oz, or Tiktok of Oz in my opinion), it is still a very pleasant addition to any bookshelf.
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Join Dorothy and Toto on another thrilling adventure and meet a host of new friends, including the Shaggy Man, little Button-Bright, and the Rainbow’s beautiful daughter, Polychrome. A delight for children of all ages, this handsome reproduction of the original 1909 edition features 126 illustrations by John R. Neill.
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This is one of my favorite Oz books. We see Dorothy and the Wizard reunite, of course, but there are some interesting things going on. The Wizard has become a grand character; Baum has thrown his own nature into him and has made him real to us. The Wizard is now a resourceful, sometimes devious, sardonic, yet compassionate man. The story delves into the bizarre with the Glass City and its vegetable people (and their gruesome demise). The Gargoyles are quite disturbing in their emotionally hollow, wooden world. The Braided Man of Pyramid Mountain provides dry humor (here we see Baum’s love of puns). Essentially this is one of the more original works of Baum, with quixotic new characters, and further development of those we already knew. I think perhaps Ozma comes into her own in this novel; she is what a queen should be, loyal to her subjects, but not above the law; she is regal, kind yet firm, passionate and loving. Baum has created a fearsome yet beautiful per! sonage in Ozma. 
I just love this books. So much imagination! I read this book back in first grade. I read a lot that year, and no book stuck in my mind like this one did. I have remembered the story for years, because it is so original. I recently checked it out in the library to re-read it, and it was every bit as good. I recommend this book to all ages, L. Frank is da Baum! 
The first book had its humorous moments, but it was clearly a children’s fantasy book as well, and a masterful one. That book ranks side by side with its film version and is one of the greatest books ever written.
I am a fan of Raymond Feist for many years now, and I always look forward to his books. Its a very interesting book in the trilogy. Its full of mysteries. I am waiting for the next book in the series. Still, I found it to be an interesting book, and I absolutely loved the short return to the Hall of Worlds. Overall its a great book. This is another great Raymond Feist book, one that I highly recommend.