no place like oz a dorothy must die prequel novella

Dorothy’s previous adventures are briefly referenced and readers are reintroduced to several famous characters and landmarks, so one does not need to be an Oz connoisseur to appreciate this story. No Place Like Oz takes place shortly after the events in The Wizard of Oz.

Even before I’d had a pair of magic shoes, silver or red. “This wanting itself was a kind of magic-one that I’d had since I was just a little girl. This digital original novella is a prequel that sets the stage for the forthcoming novel Dorothy Must Die. Building off of its rich mythology, Danielle Paige creates an edgy, thrilling story for teens that chronicles the rise and fall of one of the literature’s most beloved characters. Perfect for fans of Alex Flinn, Marissa Meyer, and Gregory Maguire, No Place Like Oz is a dark reimagining of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. But returning to the land she left comes at a price, and after Dorothy is through with it, Oz will never be the same. So Dorothy is willing to do anything to get back, because there really is no place like Oz. In Kansas she’s just another prairie girl, but in Oz she was a hero. But most of all, Dorothy misses the fame and the adventure. And although she’s happy to be reunited with Aunt Em, she misses her friends from the yellow brick road. But she is now getting sick of her mundane prairie life, - especially the pig slop - until on her sixteenth birthday she gets a very special gift addressed from Glinda.After returning to Kansas, Dorothy Gale has realized that the dreary fields of Kansas don’t compare to the vibrant landscapes of Oz. News of her survival was everywhere, even parades were made. It has been approximately two years since Dorothy returned home.

It is a prequel to the series and was published before the first book to set the scene.Īfter returning to Kansas, Dorothy Gale has realized that the dreary fields of Kansas don’t compare to the vibrant landscapes of Oz. No Place Like Oz is a e-novella part of the Dorothy Must Die trilogy by Danielle Paige.

No place like oz a dorothy must die prequel novella