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geekwayne's review
3.0
'Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return' is a prequel to the upcoming movie. As such, it ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger that is apparently continued in the movie.
When the Jester, the brother of the Wicked Witch of the West, shows up, he is intent on taking over Oz. From floods in Munchkinland to earthquakes in dainty china country, his chaos spreads. The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion decide that they need the help of Dorothy in order to stop him, so they have to find a way to bring her back to Oz from Kansas.
The Jester is powerful, but inept and played for laughs, so he doesn't get to scary for the little ones. The Tin Man is also played for laughs. It seems the heart he was given has made him an emotional coward, and I'm not crazy about that change. The art is good and looks like the characters in the movie.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this book.
When the Jester, the brother of the Wicked Witch of the West, shows up, he is intent on taking over Oz. From floods in Munchkinland to earthquakes in dainty china country, his chaos spreads. The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion decide that they need the help of Dorothy in order to stop him, so they have to find a way to bring her back to Oz from Kansas.
The Jester is powerful, but inept and played for laughs, so he doesn't get to scary for the little ones. The Tin Man is also played for laughs. It seems the heart he was given has made him an emotional coward, and I'm not crazy about that change. The art is good and looks like the characters in the movie.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this book.
sarrie's review
4.0
I though this was very fun! I really enjoyed all the subtle hints and references to stories in the Oz world that we don't usually see. I also loved the artwork on this. I'm a sucker for well done illustration and this was a lovely book.
I would buy this for my niece without hesitation, well worth the read and time.
I would buy this for my niece without hesitation, well worth the read and time.
kaycee_k's review
4.0
Legends of Oz by Denton J. Tipton and Blair Shedd. It will be published on March 18, 2014. This is an advance review of this book. Based on the animated film Legends of Oz! This child’s comics are for all ages. The story follows the characters after Dorothy leaves. The characters didn’t know that trouble was on its way and they would need Dorothy back to help save the day. As the classic characters the Lion, the Tinman and the Scarecrow goes on the hunt to bring Dorothy back. As the wicked witch of the west’s brother, Jester has come and he’s nothing but trouble. The flying monkey and Jester is causing trouble all over as the book takes you to on a journey. Since this is a comic/ graphic book a main part of the story is told just by the illustrations which are a huge part to understanding the story. The illustrations are perfect in this story; brightly colored, emotions in the characters, and has a way how showing what is happing in a way that is wonderful and easy to understand,
I enjoyed this story more then I thought I was. I found giggles here and there as I read it to my brother. I loved the illustrations and how the characters just popped right out. The story line was good; it has adventure but was also quite funny. Any Oz fan of any age will enjoy this new take on an amazing classic.
http://jaikreviews.blogspot.com/
Netgalley provided this book to me for free in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this story more then I thought I was. I found giggles here and there as I read it to my brother. I loved the illustrations and how the characters just popped right out. The story line was good; it has adventure but was also quite funny. Any Oz fan of any age will enjoy this new take on an amazing classic.
http://jaikreviews.blogspot.com/
Netgalley provided this book to me for free in exchange for an honest review.
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