A review by bellaroobookworm
The Wizard of Oz: The First Five Novels by L. Frank Baum

3.0

Loved re-reading this old childhood favorite. I didn't realize how much I missed the Cowardly Lion! My one complaint is Dorothy's character progression. After The Wizard of Oz Dorothy somehow turned from an adorable farm girl to a backwoods hick with a bit of an attitude. It may have been to more fully distinguish her character from Ozma (whose defining characteristic seems to be 'gorgeous and girlish') or Polychrome. Either way, it was a bit of a disappointment.

In terms of world-building, imagination, and nostalgia, a lovely read!