The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Marvelous Land of Oz

Oz #2

L. Frank Baum with David McKee

192 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Book 2 of L. Frank Baum's immortal OZ series, in which young Tip runs away from his guardian, the witch Mombi, taking with him Jack Pumpkinhead and the wooden Saw-Horse, and flees to the Emerald City where he learns the incredible secret of his past.

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Moods

adventurous 88%
lighthearted 82%
funny 55%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 10%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
emotional 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 46%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 25% | Character: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

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