The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
It's the story every man, woman, and child knows. From birth, it seems. At least it was that way for me, growing up in Kansas. We owe thanks to the classic 1939 film, with very few people haven't seen. But not many people I know have actually read L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel. Most don't know it's the first of a series of fourteen books. Just as they don't know Dorothy's slippers were originally silver or that she was only a girl of ten, while Judy Garland was sixteen.
I could go on and on about the differences, but in reality, I think you should just go snatch a copy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from your local library and bookstore and see for yourself. It's a fun, cute story that's a must read for any Oz lover, whether you like Wicked (book or musical or both), or whether you're a fan of the newest Oz addition, Oz: The Great and Powerful.
I could go on and on about the differences, but in reality, I think you should just go snatch a copy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from your local library and bookstore and see for yourself. It's a fun, cute story that's a must read for any Oz lover, whether you like Wicked (book or musical or both), or whether you're a fan of the newest Oz addition, Oz: The Great and Powerful.
A Little Princess
If I am a princess in rags and tatters, I can be a princess inside. Oh, if that doesn't make your heart melt, I don't know what will. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett is one so many girls loved growing up. I never had the chance to read this lovely little book as a kid, but I wish I had. It teaches such sweet lessons and is an overall nicely told story. I will admit, though, I'm partial to the movie. It spoke to me emotionally much more than the book did, but I think every little girl, every teen, every young adult, and every woman should read this at least once. Because every girl is, indeed, a princess. Whatever your definition of princess may be.
Not to mention, like The Wizard of Oz, this is a fun one to compare movies to. Same messages but so many differences. But I guarantee you'll find yourself loving something from both of them and learning something too.
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