Review of the Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, Geo M. Hill Co., New York, 1900.

A royal review by Drucilla B. Queen

I had read this book and written the entire review a week ago. I thought I was all set. The little orphan girl, Dorothy, battles the wicked old witch and finds her way back home again. There, she learns to appreciate her family, even when it is not quite the one she wanted. After her “tornado tour”, she realizes that her aunt and uncle would miss her terribly, even it they have a little trouble showing it. That’s what Dorothy needs to know. That’s what anyone needs to know. I wonder if Dalton would miss me. And my ladies of court, who smile at me so sweetly in the royal living quarters? I have no doubt they would be the ones singing “Ding-dong, the witch is dead”! Dalton might not join in, but he probably wouldn’t stop them. And all I ever wanted to do was to take good care of them. Well, Kansas is starting to look like a down-right paradise. But I digress.

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Drucilla interviews the Wicked Witch of the West

Drucilla B. Queen sits on her throne with the empty seat facing her. Her guest is late. Dalton is growing more nervous with each minute that passes. The witch has been known to have trouble with her broomstick before, sometimes landing her far beyond her destination. The ladies of court buzz quietly among themselves.

A guard finally appears in the doorway to the royal living quarters to announce the witch’s arrival. Looking relieved, Dalton makes his way to the main entrance to the beehive to escort their guest in.

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