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Oz, The Complete Collection, Volume 4: Rinkitink in Oz / The Lost Princess of Oz / The Tin Woodman of Oz
Experience Oz like never before in this collection of books ten through twelve in L. Frank Baum’s classic American fairy tale series.
The tenth, eleventh, and twelfth titles of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection!
In Rinkitink in Oz, Prince Inga of Pingaree must rescue his parents and all of the subjects from his kingdom who were kidnapped by marauders form Regos and Coregos. Prince Inga, along with the visiting King Rinkitink and Bilbil the goat, set off on a series of grand adventures that will lead them to the underground kingdom of the Nome King. Will Inga’s bravery and courage be enough to save his parents and all of their subjects?
In The Lost Princess of Oz, Ozma, the beloved ruler of Oz, has disappeared, so Dorothy, the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion, and a band of friends must search the vast land of Oz to find her.
In The Tin Woodman of Oz, Tin Woodman, Woot the Wanderer, and Captain Fyter set off on a quest to find the lovely Munchkin, Nimmie Amee. Once upon a time, she and the Woodman were going to marry, but then the Wicked Witch of the West turned him to tin. Can the Tin Woodman find Nimmie Amee? And will she remember him?
The tenth, eleventh, and twelfth titles of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection!
In Rinkitink in Oz, Prince Inga of Pingaree must rescue his parents and all of the subjects from his kingdom who were kidnapped by marauders form Regos and Coregos. Prince Inga, along with the visiting King Rinkitink and Bilbil the goat, set off on a series of grand adventures that will lead them to the underground kingdom of the Nome King. Will Inga’s bravery and courage be enough to save his parents and all of their subjects?
In The Lost Princess of Oz, Ozma, the beloved ruler of Oz, has disappeared, so Dorothy, the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion, and a band of friends must search the vast land of Oz to find her.
In The Tin Woodman of Oz, Tin Woodman, Woot the Wanderer, and Captain Fyter set off on a quest to find the lovely Munchkin, Nimmie Amee. Once upon a time, she and the Woodman were going to marry, but then the Wicked Witch of the West turned him to tin. Can the Tin Woodman find Nimmie Amee? And will she remember him?
637 pages, Paperback
First published December 26, 2011
About the author
L. Frank Baum
2,923 books2,572 followersalso wrote under the names:
* Edith van Dyne,
* Floyd Akers,
* Schuyler Staunton,
* John Estes Cooke,
* Suzanne Metcalf,
* Laura Bancroft,
* Louis F. Baum,
* Captain Hugh Fitzgerald
Lyman Frank Baum, a known American, wrote especially The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) and 13 other stories, including Ozma of Oz (1907).
Lyman Frank Baum, an author, actor, and independent filmmaker alongside illustrator William Wallace Denslow best created the today simply most popular books in literature of children. A plethora of other works include sequels, nine other fantasies, and 55 novels in total, 82 short prose, more than two hundred poems, an unknown number of scripts, and many miscellaneous, and he made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen.
* Edith van Dyne,
* Floyd Akers,
* Schuyler Staunton,
* John Estes Cooke,
* Suzanne Metcalf,
* Laura Bancroft,
* Louis F. Baum,
* Captain Hugh Fitzgerald
Lyman Frank Baum, a known American, wrote especially The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) and 13 other stories, including Ozma of Oz (1907).
Lyman Frank Baum, an author, actor, and independent filmmaker alongside illustrator William Wallace Denslow best created the today simply most popular books in literature of children. A plethora of other works include sequels, nine other fantasies, and 55 novels in total, 82 short prose, more than two hundred poems, an unknown number of scripts, and many miscellaneous, and he made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen.
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July 22, 2020
Rinkitink in Oz ★★☆☆☆
Nicht mein Fall. Ich mochte Rinkitink nicht und seine ständigen Lieder sind mir auf den Keks gegangen. Außerdem geht es schon wieder ins Land des Nome Kings und am Ende rettet Dorothy deus ex machina Style alle. Hoffe, die nächsten werden wieder besser.
The Lost Princess of Oz ★★★☆☆
Ist ein bisschen langsam, aber gegen Mitte/Ende nimmt es an Fahrt auf und macht Spaß. Ich mochte vor allem die bunten Bären und ich muss immer wieder über die moralischen, alles andere als subtilen, Zurechtweisungen lachen.
The Tin Woodman of Oz ★★★★☆
Endlich mal wieder ein richtig gutes Oz-Abenteuer! Es geht zurück zur Entstehungsgeschichte des blechernen Holzfällers und driftet richtig ins Horror-Genre a la Frankenstein ab! Ziemlich makaber und cool. Auch die Weisheiten über Beziehungen zwischen Männern und Frauen waren höchst amüsant und fortschrittlicher als sonst. Außerdem mochte ich die Begegnungen mit den verschiedenen Kreaturen wie den Ballonmenschen, den Drachen, der Hippogyraf und dem Schweine-Ehepaar (die Eltern der 9 Schweinchen des Zauberers!). Herrlich. Ich hoffe die letzten 3 Geschichten werden mehr wie diese hier.
Nicht mein Fall. Ich mochte Rinkitink nicht und seine ständigen Lieder sind mir auf den Keks gegangen. Außerdem geht es schon wieder ins Land des Nome Kings und am Ende rettet Dorothy deus ex machina Style alle. Hoffe, die nächsten werden wieder besser.
The Lost Princess of Oz ★★★☆☆
Ist ein bisschen langsam, aber gegen Mitte/Ende nimmt es an Fahrt auf und macht Spaß. Ich mochte vor allem die bunten Bären und ich muss immer wieder über die moralischen, alles andere als subtilen, Zurechtweisungen lachen.
The Tin Woodman of Oz ★★★★☆
Endlich mal wieder ein richtig gutes Oz-Abenteuer! Es geht zurück zur Entstehungsgeschichte des blechernen Holzfällers und driftet richtig ins Horror-Genre a la Frankenstein ab! Ziemlich makaber und cool. Auch die Weisheiten über Beziehungen zwischen Männern und Frauen waren höchst amüsant und fortschrittlicher als sonst. Außerdem mochte ich die Begegnungen mit den verschiedenen Kreaturen wie den Ballonmenschen, den Drachen, der Hippogyraf und dem Schweine-Ehepaar (die Eltern der 9 Schweinchen des Zauberers!). Herrlich. Ich hoffe die letzten 3 Geschichten werden mehr wie diese hier.
July 10, 2020
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July 10, 2020
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April 20, 2017
Had I to read this compendium of three Oz books again, would I do it? Between a naive pearls-wielding prince from the islands-outside-of-Oz to the cool story of the time Ozma gets Ozducted to the creepy scenes where the Tin Woodman's dismembered body parts get to interact with him again, heck yeah, I would!
May 5, 2021
L. Frank Baum’s stories are just so wholesome and remain so all the way through the series. You really have to give Baum credit for creativity and imagination, I mean how he conjured such creatures and lands it’s astounding how limitless it is. The magic, the world, and the characters have expanded
What was really interesting (and slightly morbid) was the backstory of the famous Tin Man, who he was before and how he came to be a man made of tin. It was a perfect story that encapsulated his past, present and future, all within the one volume.
Rinkitink's story is probably my second least favourite out of the Oz books, just because I am not a fan of the main character, he just irked me for some reason.
The Lost princess is your typically Oz adventure with the lovable rag-tag team of characters (except Button-Bright, I seriously cannot stand this character, he is just the most useless and annoying person).
A fun, adventurous, and colourful volume to add to the famous Oz series.
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What was really interesting (and slightly morbid) was the backstory of the famous Tin Man, who he was before and how he came to be a man made of tin. It was a perfect story that encapsulated his past, present and future, all within the one volume.
Rinkitink's story is probably my second least favourite out of the Oz books, just because I am not a fan of the main character, he just irked me for some reason.
The Lost princess is your typically Oz adventure with the lovable rag-tag team of characters (except Button-Bright, I seriously cannot stand this character, he is just the most useless and annoying person).
A fun, adventurous, and colourful volume to add to the famous Oz series.
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February 3, 2017
More great, inventive stories in the Oz universe. My 6 year old loved reading these with me.
March 25, 2020
Like I have said, I would recommend this series to anyone who is interested in a wholesome story about the characters that L. Frank Baum has creatively made for us to enjoy.
June 26, 2021
The fourth volume of the Oz series includes Rinkitink in Oz, The Lost Princess of Oz, and The Tin Woodman of Oz, and this time around, the collection is a mixed bag.
The volume starts off strong with Rinkitink in Oz. Baum again takes readers to a new kingdom with new peoples and magics to tell the tale of three unlikely heroes. This story could very well stand on its own outside Oz—and perhaps would be better if it had.
The characters are lively and fun with brash attitudes, and the tropical setting is fresh and invigorating. The antagonists prove to be dangerous, and with Ozma, Dorothy, and co out of sight, there are real risks to the heroes. Now there’s meaning and substance.
That is, until Baum drags this story back to Oz, vilifies a previously good character for no reason, and clears everything up with an easy out.
From there, the volume continues heading downward. While The Lost Princess of Oz is based on an intriguing concept, its execution is lacklustre. Suspending disbelief was difficult for this story, as disappearing the strongest magical items and people in Oz is no small feat, and the reveal of how it was done doesn’t feel consistent with the rules of Oz.
Last, The Tin Woodman of Oz has good intentions at its heart, but ironically, Nick Chopper has little heart here. Misogynist attitudes prevail in this story as the Tin Woodman seeks an old love he’d unintentionally abandoned years ago and assumes she’d be eagerly waiting for his return. I’m glad to say that Baum does give the woman more agency than that, but it’s not much, and Chopper’s outdated views are off-putting.
Throughout this volume and the previous ones, it’s clear that Baum can create fun magical worlds filled with interesting characters and page-turning action. However, Oz and Dorothy and friends are feeling a bit tired and overdone. I’m looking forward to reaching the end of the yellow brick road in the final volume.
The volume starts off strong with Rinkitink in Oz. Baum again takes readers to a new kingdom with new peoples and magics to tell the tale of three unlikely heroes. This story could very well stand on its own outside Oz—and perhaps would be better if it had.
The characters are lively and fun with brash attitudes, and the tropical setting is fresh and invigorating. The antagonists prove to be dangerous, and with Ozma, Dorothy, and co out of sight, there are real risks to the heroes. Now there’s meaning and substance.
That is, until Baum drags this story back to Oz, vilifies a previously good character for no reason, and clears everything up with an easy out.
From there, the volume continues heading downward. While The Lost Princess of Oz is based on an intriguing concept, its execution is lacklustre. Suspending disbelief was difficult for this story, as disappearing the strongest magical items and people in Oz is no small feat, and the reveal of how it was done doesn’t feel consistent with the rules of Oz.
Last, The Tin Woodman of Oz has good intentions at its heart, but ironically, Nick Chopper has little heart here. Misogynist attitudes prevail in this story as the Tin Woodman seeks an old love he’d unintentionally abandoned years ago and assumes she’d be eagerly waiting for his return. I’m glad to say that Baum does give the woman more agency than that, but it’s not much, and Chopper’s outdated views are off-putting.
Throughout this volume and the previous ones, it’s clear that Baum can create fun magical worlds filled with interesting characters and page-turning action. However, Oz and Dorothy and friends are feeling a bit tired and overdone. I’m looking forward to reaching the end of the yellow brick road in the final volume.
October 17, 2020
RINKITINK OF OZ
This is probably my least favorite book in the series. The title character of the story was slightly amusing and I found myself laughing at various parts of the story, but to me he just seemed to serve as nothing more than a jolly character and nothing more.
The story itself was a simple story and didn't seem to be as complex as the others in the series thus far. It seemed that Baum wanted to incorporate this as a separate story in the beginning, but changed his mind and had it as a part of the series. It might have been better, had it remained a standalone without any reference to Oz and not including Dorothy or Ozma.
THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ
I enjoyed The Lost Princess of Oz much more than I did with Rinkitink of Oz. The premise of the story was very solid and the new characters were very interesting. I especially enjoyed the antagonist of the story, Ugu the Shoemaker. His rationale as to why he wanted all the magic of Oz was very relatable in certain ways, and reveals just how timeless the moral of the story really is.
THE TIN WOODMAN OF OZ
I really enjoyed my time in this story. In previous stories, we hear about the Tin Woodman's story of how he came to be. In this story, it is another journey, but this time we are journeying to find what has become of Nimmie Amee. I'd explain more of this journey, but that will open up to potential spoilers.
Along the way, Polychrome comes back into the story. I must admit, I enjoy her character the most, as she is very joyful and is explained and described so beautifully. However, I was not content with the way the story ended, although I did end up correct in my assumption on what happened once they had found Amee. The ending felt way too choppy, and could have been better written.
This is probably my least favorite book in the series. The title character of the story was slightly amusing and I found myself laughing at various parts of the story, but to me he just seemed to serve as nothing more than a jolly character and nothing more.
The story itself was a simple story and didn't seem to be as complex as the others in the series thus far. It seemed that Baum wanted to incorporate this as a separate story in the beginning, but changed his mind and had it as a part of the series. It might have been better, had it remained a standalone without any reference to Oz and not including Dorothy or Ozma.
THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ
I enjoyed The Lost Princess of Oz much more than I did with Rinkitink of Oz. The premise of the story was very solid and the new characters were very interesting. I especially enjoyed the antagonist of the story, Ugu the Shoemaker. His rationale as to why he wanted all the magic of Oz was very relatable in certain ways, and reveals just how timeless the moral of the story really is.
THE TIN WOODMAN OF OZ
I really enjoyed my time in this story. In previous stories, we hear about the Tin Woodman's story of how he came to be. In this story, it is another journey, but this time we are journeying to find what has become of Nimmie Amee. I'd explain more of this journey, but that will open up to potential spoilers.
Along the way, Polychrome comes back into the story. I must admit, I enjoy her character the most, as she is very joyful and is explained and described so beautifully. However, I was not content with the way the story ended, although I did end up correct in my assumption on what happened once they had found Amee. The ending felt way too choppy, and could have been better written.
May 20, 2019
Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 4 is a bind up of the next three books in Oz series (Rinkitink in Oz, The Lost Princess of Oz, and The Tin Woodman of Oz) written by L. Frank Baum and centered on Prince Inga of Pingaree, Dorothy Gale in search of Ozma, and the Tin Woodman.
Rinkitink in Oz (★★★★☆) has Prince Inga of Pingaree on a quest to rescue his parents and all of his subjects from his kingdom who were kidnapped by marauders from Regos and Coregos. Prince Inga, along with the visiting King Rinkitink and Bilbil the goat, set off on a mission that would lead them to the underground kingdom of the Nome King.
The Lost Princes of Oz (★★★★☆) has Ozma, the beloved ruler of Oz, disappeared and with her disappearance are all the magical items of Oz. So Dorothy Gale, the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion, and a band of friends must search the vast Land of Oz to find her.
The Tin Woodman of Oz (★★★★☆) has the Tin Woodman, Woot the Wanderer, and Captain Fyter set off on a quest to find the lovely Munchkin, Nimmie Amee, the former love of the Tin Woodman, before he was cursed without a heart by the Wicked Witch of the West.
Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 4 is written rather well. Baum has broadened his wonderful world of magic and awe in the Land of Oz and their island neighbors and a wonderful back story on how the Tin Woodman came to be and his search for his missing love.
All in all, Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 4 is written rather well and is a wonderful continuation of what would hopefully be a wonderful series, which I plan to continue in the very near future.
Rinkitink in Oz (★★★★☆) has Prince Inga of Pingaree on a quest to rescue his parents and all of his subjects from his kingdom who were kidnapped by marauders from Regos and Coregos. Prince Inga, along with the visiting King Rinkitink and Bilbil the goat, set off on a mission that would lead them to the underground kingdom of the Nome King.
The Lost Princes of Oz (★★★★☆) has Ozma, the beloved ruler of Oz, disappeared and with her disappearance are all the magical items of Oz. So Dorothy Gale, the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion, and a band of friends must search the vast Land of Oz to find her.
The Tin Woodman of Oz (★★★★☆) has the Tin Woodman, Woot the Wanderer, and Captain Fyter set off on a quest to find the lovely Munchkin, Nimmie Amee, the former love of the Tin Woodman, before he was cursed without a heart by the Wicked Witch of the West.
Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 4 is written rather well. Baum has broadened his wonderful world of magic and awe in the Land of Oz and their island neighbors and a wonderful back story on how the Tin Woodman came to be and his search for his missing love.
All in all, Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 4 is written rather well and is a wonderful continuation of what would hopefully be a wonderful series, which I plan to continue in the very near future.
June 11, 2018
Rinkitink in Oz
1916
4/5 stars
Prince Inga’s country of Pingaree has been ravaged, his parents kidnapped and now he is left to deal with the tragedy. Fortunately, he has three pearls that give him special powers and so he takes King Rinkitink and Rinkitink’s talking goat, Bilbil who was visiting during the invasion along as they go to find his parents in this 10th book of Oz adventures.
The Lost Princess of Oz
1917
In the 11th book, we find that Princess Ozma has been kidnapped and her Magic Picture box which shows everything that goes on in the kingdom; some magic tools and the Great Book of Records that records everything that happens in Oz are missing. Meanwhile Cakye, the cookie cook is missing her magic pan and she and the Frogman go looking for her magic pan. They come to the kingdom of Ugu the shoemaker who is thought to be involved but where is Ozma?
The Tin Woodman of Oz
1918
This story follows the tale of the Tin Woodman and his backstory. He and the Scarecrow go to look for the Woodman’s lost love, the Munchkin Nimmie Amee whom he left because he felt he could no longer love her since he no longer had a heart. Along the way, they run into the Tin Soldier, who had a similar story in which the Wicked Witch of the East cut off his limbs and he had also fell in love with Nimmie Amee. As they traveled looking for her, they get involved in various adventures till they come to the final reckoning with Nimmie Amee. Who will she pick?
1916
4/5 stars
Prince Inga’s country of Pingaree has been ravaged, his parents kidnapped and now he is left to deal with the tragedy. Fortunately, he has three pearls that give him special powers and so he takes King Rinkitink and Rinkitink’s talking goat, Bilbil who was visiting during the invasion along as they go to find his parents in this 10th book of Oz adventures.
The Lost Princess of Oz
1917
In the 11th book, we find that Princess Ozma has been kidnapped and her Magic Picture box which shows everything that goes on in the kingdom; some magic tools and the Great Book of Records that records everything that happens in Oz are missing. Meanwhile Cakye, the cookie cook is missing her magic pan and she and the Frogman go looking for her magic pan. They come to the kingdom of Ugu the shoemaker who is thought to be involved but where is Ozma?
The Tin Woodman of Oz
1918
This story follows the tale of the Tin Woodman and his backstory. He and the Scarecrow go to look for the Woodman’s lost love, the Munchkin Nimmie Amee whom he left because he felt he could no longer love her since he no longer had a heart. Along the way, they run into the Tin Soldier, who had a similar story in which the Wicked Witch of the East cut off his limbs and he had also fell in love with Nimmie Amee. As they traveled looking for her, they get involved in various adventures till they come to the final reckoning with Nimmie Amee. Who will she pick?
July 30, 2020
I enjoyed this volume much more than any of the previous ones. The stories seemed more unique. There were many less inconsistencies than in the other volumes, but they weren't completely gone. I still found the issue that things were resolved too easily, that Dorothy had to go and save Prince Inga, and the fact that no one can die and their parts can be pieced together again when they are chopped off is weird. Toto, who was established in the other books to prefer to not talk, now talks often. I am glad that no new characters from outside of Oz have come into it. I did not particularly enjoy the story about the way Oz became fairyland, or the fact that it took this long for the Tin Woodman to go back to find his sweetheart. I think that out of all the Oz books, that these three stories are the most unique and interesting.
July 18, 2024
"Never question the truth of what you fail to understand, for the world is filled with wonders."
Rinkitink in OZ: This one was hard to keep my attention on until the end when the Prince Inga was escaping all those traps.
The Lost Princess of Oz: This one got really good really quick because you're wondering where Ozma is and where all the magic tools went and how a gold and diamond encrusted dish pan connects to it all.
The Tin Woodman of OZ: Nick Chopper goes to find his old love and gets sidetracked. I loved the different paths they went on and all these things they experienced.
As simple as they are, I enjoy them a lot and hope to read them to my children one day.
Rinkitink in OZ: This one was hard to keep my attention on until the end when the Prince Inga was escaping all those traps.
The Lost Princess of Oz: This one got really good really quick because you're wondering where Ozma is and where all the magic tools went and how a gold and diamond encrusted dish pan connects to it all.
The Tin Woodman of OZ: Nick Chopper goes to find his old love and gets sidetracked. I loved the different paths they went on and all these things they experienced.
As simple as they are, I enjoy them a lot and hope to read them to my children one day.
January 12, 2021
Oz Volume 4 comprises books 10 to 12 - Rinkitink of Oz, The Lost Princess of Oz, and The Tin Woodman of Oz
Once again I completely fell in love with these stories. The writing and world building is so enchanting. There are even more new and interesting characters added. Tik-Tok is my most favorite character. He is fiercely loyal and protective of Dorothy.
As soon as I finished this book I picked up the next volume. I just wanted the adventure to keep on going.
Once again I completely fell in love with these stories. The writing and world building is so enchanting. There are even more new and interesting characters added. Tik-Tok is my most favorite character. He is fiercely loyal and protective of Dorothy.
As soon as I finished this book I picked up the next volume. I just wanted the adventure to keep on going.
December 27, 2020
It's no secret my interest in these books is waning. I found Rinkitink in Oz to be horribly boring (as well as inaccurately titled, since Rinkitink is a secondary character and they are hardly even in Oz) and it was almost (almost!) enough to make me DNF. But I powered through and while the other two books in this volume were an improvement on the first, they still followed the formulaic storyline of "we are going on a journey through Oz for xyz reason and we will meet some strange inhabitants plus there will be some danger".
At least there's only one to go!
At least there's only one to go!
August 12, 2021
I think what I love about these stories (aside from the weird and the creep) is the fact that they really do hold appeal regardless of your age. I mean, obviously I'd have adored these when I was a kid, but I still enjoy them now at 27, and I reckon I'll still enjoy them 20 years from now.
March 28, 2022
Here we have another set and instalment of The IzBooks. We get to know the characters better in each individual books. It is also nice and fun to learn more about the lands, peoples and creatures of Oz.
January 17, 2023
I enjoyed all three books in this collection but The Lost Princess was my favorite. I love all the different characters and countries that Baum has created----great imagination! Two more books to go!!
December 2, 2018
Baum hit his groove again after some lacking Oz stories. Lost Princess and Tin Man are two of the best Oz stories of the whole series filled with adventure and great characters.
November 5, 2021
The 10th, 11th, and 12th Oz books. I love the weirdness and world-building. I especially loved The Tin Woodman of Oz. Many plot twists I didn't imagine happening!
July 7, 2021
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Those who do the least, often shout the loudest and so get the most glory. (Rinkitink in Oz, 88)
...and those who are contented have nothing to regret and nothing more to wish for. (The Lost Princess of Oz, 309)
But to be really lovely one must be beautiful without and within. (The Lost Princess of Oz, 313)
Those who do the least, often shout the loudest and so get the most glory. (Rinkitink in Oz, 88)
...and those who are contented have nothing to regret and nothing more to wish for. (The Lost Princess of Oz, 309)
But to be really lovely one must be beautiful without and within. (The Lost Princess of Oz, 313)
March 10, 2017
The lost princess of oz as well as the tin woodman of oz were probably a couple of my favorite books in the entire series! I didn't care much for rinkitink of oz, though.
March 25, 2015
10. RINKITINK IN OZ
This feels like Baum is making more an effort with the story and the characters - the reason beingt his was never intended as an Oz book and was written in the early days of the popularity of Oz. The Oz aspect is tagged on to the end of the book, and in some ways could have spoiled the whole tale, but thankfully this is still a pretty good kids book.
11. THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ
This isn't the best of Baum's Oz books - clearly his health was already declining and he didn't really care as much. I couldn't believe how stupid the characters were in this intallment - they took the whole book to figure out where Ozma was? Seriously? Most kids reading this could have figured it out quicker.
12. THE TIN WOODMAN OF OZ
A pretty good installment of the Oz books which goes back to an earlier story and explores the lovelife of Nick Chopper. It is clear at this stage that Baum is enjoying writing the Oz books again, as earlier ones felt like he'd been forced into writing them.
This feels like Baum is making more an effort with the story and the characters - the reason beingt his was never intended as an Oz book and was written in the early days of the popularity of Oz. The Oz aspect is tagged on to the end of the book, and in some ways could have spoiled the whole tale, but thankfully this is still a pretty good kids book.
11. THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ
This isn't the best of Baum's Oz books - clearly his health was already declining and he didn't really care as much. I couldn't believe how stupid the characters were in this intallment - they took the whole book to figure out where Ozma was? Seriously? Most kids reading this could have figured it out quicker.
12. THE TIN WOODMAN OF OZ
A pretty good installment of the Oz books which goes back to an earlier story and explores the lovelife of Nick Chopper. It is clear at this stage that Baum is enjoying writing the Oz books again, as earlier ones felt like he'd been forced into writing them.
November 9, 2015
Rinkitink in Oz was probably my favorite story since the original "Wizard of Oz" from Baum, and I can't really say way. It's not radically different than the other installments, I just seemed to enjoy it so much more! The Lost Princess of Oz was also a fun time, as all the stories are, really. The Tin Woodman of Oz was actually quite gruesome, and otherwise disturbing if you took time to really think about the characters' journey and conversation. Truly, I think this was a sign of the times in which the book was written.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy the other Oz books, or any who are looking for a fun, old-fashioned children's book. This is certainly appealing to both children and adults.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy the other Oz books, or any who are looking for a fun, old-fashioned children's book. This is certainly appealing to both children and adults.
November 19, 2016
Rinkitink in Oz: 3 stars.
I actually liked this story. I found it was easy to read, fast-ish paced and much better than some of the previous stories.
The Lost Princess of Oz: 3 stars.
The Lost Princess of Oz was entertaining. I did enjoy it however my progress slowed towards the end. And I thought it was quite clever that Ozma was hidden inside a peach pit.
The Tin Woodman of Oz: 2.7 stars.
I did like this story, up until the point where they met the Tin Soldier. Then the whole thing died. and I'm not really sure if I liked the ending, which renders the whole story moot.
Overall I liked this volume better than some of those previous, however these three stories all followed the same kind of pattern: people go on an adventure to find something/someone.
I actually liked this story. I found it was easy to read, fast-ish paced and much better than some of the previous stories.
The Lost Princess of Oz: 3 stars.
The Lost Princess of Oz was entertaining. I did enjoy it however my progress slowed towards the end. And I thought it was quite clever that Ozma was hidden inside a peach pit.
The Tin Woodman of Oz: 2.7 stars.
I did like this story, up until the point where they met the Tin Soldier. Then the whole thing died. and I'm not really sure if I liked the ending, which renders the whole story moot.
Overall I liked this volume better than some of those previous, however these three stories all followed the same kind of pattern: people go on an adventure to find something/someone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 9, 2019
I really liked Volume 4, perhaps because we got away from the usual characters and there were other people and places to discover, but this one was one of my favorites. The discrepancies and inconsistencies were less, so I wasn't as bothered by the few that were there (can't remember exactly). I enjoyed reading the story of Aimee Nimee and how that chapter is now closed in the Tin Woodman's story. It was also fun to read about the scenario where Ozma of Oz disappears and the adventures her friends undergo to find her and bring her back to Oz. These books make me feel happy and light when I read them, so I enjoy them quite a bit. It's a nice read before going to bed to have happy thoughts when going to sleep.
Fun, light and delightful!
Fun, light and delightful!
August 26, 2020
True overall rating; 4 stars
This is a omnibus of three novels which I have reviewed separately below.
Rinkitink in Oz
Rating; 3 stars
Mostly another adorable adventure in the surrounding lands of Oz, but King Rinkitink is a fatphobic caricature and I am not here for that.
The Lost Princess of Oz
Rating; 4.25 stars
Royal Princess Osma of Oz, and all the magical tools of the good people of Oz go missing, leading to a typical Oz adventure quest.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Rating; 4 stars
The Tin Woodman aka Nick Chopper is prompted to go on a quest to fulfill his promise of marriage to his sweetheart. Both heartwarming and amusing.
This is a omnibus of three novels which I have reviewed separately below.
Rinkitink in Oz
Rating; 3 stars
Mostly another adorable adventure in the surrounding lands of Oz, but King Rinkitink is a fatphobic caricature and I am not here for that.
The Lost Princess of Oz
Rating; 4.25 stars
Royal Princess Osma of Oz, and all the magical tools of the good people of Oz go missing, leading to a typical Oz adventure quest.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Rating; 4 stars
The Tin Woodman aka Nick Chopper is prompted to go on a quest to fulfill his promise of marriage to his sweetheart. Both heartwarming and amusing.
February 21, 2024
I gotta say, the stories improved!
RINKITINK OF OZ :
I thought that this story was decent, and was probably better than all of the other books. I liked the storyline when put together, and I am really excited to see what happens in the next book.
THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ :
This story was amazing! This is definitely my second favorite story in this series, with the first being the original, The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz.
THE TIN WOODMAN OF OZ :
This one was actually pretty good as well! I love the story of the Tin Man, and how he was able to find the person who made him.
Overall, a great collection! I am really excited to see what the last part of the collection has to offer!
RINKITINK OF OZ :
I thought that this story was decent, and was probably better than all of the other books. I liked the storyline when put together, and I am really excited to see what happens in the next book.
THE LOST PRINCESS OF OZ :
This story was amazing! This is definitely my second favorite story in this series, with the first being the original, The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz.
THE TIN WOODMAN OF OZ :
This one was actually pretty good as well! I love the story of the Tin Man, and how he was able to find the person who made him.
Overall, a great collection! I am really excited to see what the last part of the collection has to offer!
October 8, 2016
The Oz books 10, 11, & 12 continue the great fun. Rinkitink in Oz adds quite a few new characters while expanding the world a little bit further. There's great conflict situations in this one. The Lost Princess of Oz has Ozma go missing, along with other notable magical items. The introduction of some new cool characters, Ugu the Shoemaker to be one of them, and plays out as a fairyland mystery. The Tin Woodman of Oz is a journey as well as a further understanding of Nick Chopper, The Tin Woodman. This one also has a romance aspect, also introducing Nimmie Amee.
May 18, 2015
El primer libro es una basura que está metido con calzador en la historia de Oz, pero los otros dos me gustaron bastante. Vuelvo a sentir la magia de Oz en estas páginas!!!
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