Aisle 12

Miscellane-Oz
The rest of the stuff that just doesn't quite fit anywhere else in this bookshop, including (but not limited to) art books, books that refer to Oz or have Oz adventures in them, Oz-themed books, and anthologies.

Bookshop Lobby — Aisle 11 — Aisle 13

Action Research for Teachers: Following the Yellow Brick Road by Joanne M. Arhar, Mary Louise Holly, and Wendy C. Kasten. For teachers who are conducting action research and others interested in the education of children — and this one uses Ozian metaphors to explain what's going on.

• Third edition (paperback).
  

• Second edition (paperback).
  

• First edition (paperback).
  

Adventures in Oz with Cheryl. A complete Oz-themed workout program for children, hosted by a former American Gladiator contestant!

• The complete workout on one DVD (NTSC format, Region 1 encoding).
  

• Downlaod.
  

• You can also order the workout (DVD or VHS) and an accessory kit directly from Cheryl at her website.

Aligned Yellow Bricks: The Road Back to Kansas by Bob Woodward. An Oz-themed guide to business organization.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

All Things Oz tie-ins. Cards, journals, and the like, tied in to All Things Oz.

• Large note cards.
  

• Small note cards.
  

• Die-cut note cards.
  

• Wire-bound journal.
  

• Postcards.
  

• Mini-journals:
  • What I Did
    
  • What I Dreamt
    
  • What I Felt
    
  • What I Thought
    

• Note card book.
  

Alone on the Yellow Brick Road: A Memoir by Beverly Kalinin. Kalinin writes of her struggle nursing her husband through the end of his life, mourning, and moving on, and shares her insights.

• Paperback edition.
  

American Fairy Tales: From Rip Van Winkle to the Rootabaga Stories, edited by Neil Philip. (Not to be confused with the L. Frank Baum title of the same name.) An anthology of American fantasy stories, including one by L. Frank Baum, and another by Ruth Plumly Thompson, as well as "Feathertop," which may have inspired Baum to create the Scarecrow or Jack Pumpkinhead. Illustrated by Michael McCurdy.

• Hardcover editions.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

• Unabridged reading on audiocassette.
  

And Toto, Too: The Wizard of Oz As a Spiritual Adventure by Nathan G. Castle, O. P. A Dominican priest writes about The Wizard of Oz from both a pesonal and a spiritual perspective.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Art of Reading. To celebrate its fortieth year, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) commissioned forty artists to write about and illustrate their favorite books. Guess which book pop-up artist Robert Sabuda chose?

• Hardcover edition.
  

At Home in the Land of Oz: Autism, My Sister, and Me by Anne Clinard Barnhill. An Oz-themed book about autism.

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

Awakening from Oz: A Path to Enlightenment in a Paradoxical Universe by Davind Panozzo. An Oz-themed book about living one's life.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Baum Plan for Financial Independence and Other Stories by John Kessel. A collection of short science-fiction stories by the acclaimed writer. In the title story, a loser in our world finds his way to Oz and becomes wealthy. But is it enough to make him feel successful?

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition.
  

Beech Mountain by the Beech Mountain Historical Society. An attempt to build a ski resort in North Carolina led to the development of a year-round resort that included the Land of Oz amusement park. However, it expanded too much too fast, and the developers went out of business. Not to be daunted, the residents took it upon themselves to get their new town off the ground.

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition.
  

Beyond Rainbows and Yellow Brick Roads: Collected Poems by Tarringo T. Vaughan. As the title says, a collection of the poems of Tarringo T. Vaughan.

• Paperback book.
  

Booksurfers: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by David Gatward. Jake, Becca, Ryan, and Harriet have been kidnapped and forced to raid famous books for their treasures. In this second volume in the series, they must become characters in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and bring back Dorothy's famous shoes!

• Kindle edition
  

The Boy Who Owned the School by Gary Paulsen. This is the story of Jacob, an alienated teenager trying to just get by in high school. He is mostly successful — until he is forced to become part of the stage crew in the school's production of The Wizard of Oz! To further complicate things, the girl he has a crush on is playing the Wicked Witch of the West.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

• All available editions of The BoyWho Owned the School.
  

Brewster Rockit: Space Guy! by Tim Rickard. This is the first collection of the syndicated Brewster Rockit newspaper comic strip. It includes an epic storyline that spoofs Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and The Wizard of Oz all at the same time.

• Paperback book.
  

Denslow's Wizard of Oz Illustrations. Available at last, W. W. Denslow's original (and public domain) clip art, in both a book and CD-ROM.

• Book and CD-ROM.
  

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Despite the title, Greg Heffley insists that what he is writing in is a journal, not a diary. Nevertheless, Greg writes about, and illustrates, his year in junior high school. When he is coerced into trying out for the school's production of The Wizard of Oz, he thinks he'll have it easy playing a tree. But the director, and fate, have other plans for Greg.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback editions.
  

• CD audio edition.
  

• Audio download
  

• Movie adaptation (and yes, the Oz scene is in there), Blu-Ray.
  

• Movie adaptation, DVD.
  

• Movie adaptation, Amazon Instant Video.
  

Dictionary of Imaginary Places by Alberto Manguel and Gianni Guadalupi. An atlas to places that you can't find on Earth. Includes entries from several Oz books.

• Hardcover editions.
  

• Paperback editions.
  

• All available editions of The Dictionary of Imaginary Places.
  

• Dictionnaire des Lieux Imaginaires, French-language editions.
  

Discover Yourself On The Yellow Brick Road: 7 Core Principles of Career Success by Wendy Dashwood-Quick. An Oz-themed guide to career success.

• Paperback edition.
  

Dogs in Books by Catherine Britton. This is an overview of literary dogs, including Toto.

• Paperback editions.
  

Dorothy's Oz Dream: A Guide to Enchantment and Empowerment by Jonathan Kroner. Use Dorothy's dreams to help your own come true.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Enchanter Reborn by L. Sprague de Camp and Christopher Stasheff. Professor Harold Shea and his band use magic spells, which behave like symbolic logic, to travel from world to world. Includes "Sir Harold and the Gnome King," where they travel to Oz. (NOTE: Not recommended for young children, as it contains some mature themes and content.)

• Paperback edition.
  

Everything Oz by Christene Leech and Hanna Read-Baldrey. It's a make and bake book, full of Oz-themed arts and crafts and recipes.

• Paperback book.
  

Exiting Oz by Sherry Buffington. This book about business leadership teaches people to overcome OZ — organizational zeal!

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

Fantasy Baseball by Alan M. Gratz. Is he dreaming, or is Alex Metcalf actually playing baseball in Oz? Alex finds himself helping the Oz Cyclones in the Ever After baseball tournament. Then Alex figures out that the only way he can get home is for the Cyclones to win! Alex has to play the game of his life!

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition.
  

A Feast of Crime. This collection of murder mysteries includes the story "Tori Miracle and the Turkey of Doom" by Valerie S. Malmont, which is set at a rural Pennsylvania castle that's hosting a Wizard of Oz convention!

• Paperback book.
  

The Federal Government, More Wizards of Oz by John Shannon. An Oz-themed examination of how the United States rose to be the most powerful nation on Earth, and why it's not any more.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

The Fictional 100: Ranking the Most Influential Characters in World Literature and Legend by Lucy Pollard-Gott, Ph.D.. Which characters have had the biggest influence on our modern society? Take a look in this volume (and yes, there is an entry sure to be of interest to Oz fans).

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

Follow the Yellow Brick Road by Anthony Jones. An Oz-themed self-help book to establish positive habits.

• Paperback book.
  

Follow the Yellow Brick Road by Reba Rambo-McGuire and Judy Gossett. The popular Christian musician reveals some of her darkest secrets to help others on their road to forgiveness.

• Paperback book.
  

Follow the Yellow Brick Road: A Harvard Psychologist's Guide to Becoming a Superstar by M.S. White. An Oz-themed book on becoming a superstar, no matter what field you are interested in.

• Paperback book.
  

Follow the Yellow Brick Road: How to Change for the Better When Life Gives You Its Worst by Sam Alibrando. Another Oz-themed self-help book to establish positive habits, like Dorothy did.

• Paperback book.
  

Forget the Yellow Brick Road by Liz Green. This book examines Dorothy's journey on a personal level, and points out that there's more than one road towards reaching any goal.

• Paperback book.
  

Forty-Seven Days to Oz by Barry Moser. Moser's account of how he created his illustrations for the Pennyroyal Press edition of The Wizard of Oz. Includes many reproductions of the pictures.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Four Dorothys by Paul Ruditis. How do you cast the school musical where every student is the child of a Hollywood power broker? Multiple casting, of course. But why are the four Dorothys dropping out of the show, one at a time?

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

From Kansas to Oz by Gail Larson. Three cancer patients share their stories, interwoven with the adventures Dorothy had in Oz.

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

Generation Oz by Kirk Eggelston. A novel with some Ozzy themes. (NOTE: Not recommended for young children, as it contains some mature themes and content.)

• Paperback edition.
  

God Has a Dream for Your Life by Sheila Walsh. Walsh, a former co-host of The 700 Club, uses Oz themes to explore evangelical lessons and her own experiences with God.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

• CD audiobook.
  

• Audio download
  

• Kindle edition
  

Golden Wizdom Beyond the Emerald City by Ilene Kimsey. Chracters and events from The Wizard of Oz are used to examine spiritual issues.

• Paperback edition.
  

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John. The classic album, which includes the original version of "Candle in the Wind," "Benny and the Jets," and, of course, the title song.

• One CD.
  

• mp3 download.
  

• Classic Albums: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road behind-the-scenes documentary on DVD about the album.
  

Hard Road: A Cat Marsala Mystery by Barbara D'Amato. Cat Marsala, the hard-driven Chicago reporter and amateur detective, is faced with a new mystery at a Wizard of Oz festival. Two people are murdered right before her eyes, and even she thinks her own brother did it. Can she prove that the police and she have accused the wrong man?

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

Harry Sue by Sue Stauffacher. Harry Sue Clotkin is an eleven-year-old girl, and has no fonder wish than to be put in jail so that she can be reunited with her incarcerated mother. But Harry Sue also has a good heart, and is an avid reader who uses The Wizard of Oz as one of the touchstones of her life. She'll need the strength given to her by the book, because her life is about to get worse.

• Hardcover book.
  

• Paperback book.
  

• Kindle edition
  

Hey Dorothy, You're Not in Kansas Anymore by Karen Mueller Bryson. When Dorothy Gale Robinson's father unexpectedly dies and her mother runs to Canada and joins a cult, it turns her life upside down. This novel is about her attempts to straighten out her own life and the lives of those around her. (NOTE: Not recommended for young children, as it contains some mature themes and content.)

• Paperback book.
  

• Kindle edition.
  

Horrors of the Red Planet. This movie tells the story of four astronauts crash land on Mars, and must find their way home in this B-movie from the 1960s. It's original release title was The Wizard of Mars, so any guesses as to what story it was loosely based on?

• DVD (Region 1).
  

How to Draw Storybook Characters by Barbara Soloff Kennedy. Instructions for drawing many characters, including those from The Wizard of Oz.

• Paperback edition.
  

If I Only Had a Brain Injury by Laura Bruno. An Oz-themed guide to dealing with brain trauma.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Jolly Pocket Postman by Janet and Allen Ahlberg. The Jolly Postman makes a trip to deliver mail to such strange places as Wonderland and Oz. Includes letters that you can remove and read (and the magnifying glass you'll need to read some of them).

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Multimedia CD edition.
  

L. Frank Baum and the Perfect Murder by Robin Hess. Young Frank Baum and his friend come across an apparent suicide. Fourteen years later, it turns out that it was a murder, and L. Frank Baum must find the killer. Although this is a work of fiction, and L. Frank and his family are the only real historic figures to appear, it does incorporate many aspects of Baum's early life into the story.

• Paperback edition.
  

Land of Desire: Merchants, Power, and the Rise of a New American Culture by William R. Leach. An examination of how the American consumer society developed and grew. Would you believe L. Frank Baum had a big part in this?

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

Leading Ladies by Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney. The Oscar-winning actress co-wrote this story of deaf fourth-grader Megan, who is determined to play Dorothy in her class's production of The Wizard of Oz. But when her friend Lizzie transfers to her class and also wants to play Dorothy, the battle for the lead role is on.

• Hardcover edition.
  

Lions and Tigers and Crocs, Oh My! by Stephan Pastis. A treasury of Pastis's comic strip, Pearls Before Swine. So why is it here? Take a look at that title and the front cover!

• Paperback edition.
  

Literary Greats Paper Dolls by Tim Foley. A number of famous authors, dressed in costumes inspired by their own creations. One of the writers is L. Frank Baum!

• Paperback edition.
  

Looking for Self in All the Wrong Places by Gershonah C. Whitley. A personal reflection on The Wiz.

• Paperback.
  

Love God: The Wizzle of Oz. In this adaptation of The Wizard of Oz from the Bible-based cartoon series GodRocks, Gem follows Ruff down a yellow brick and into a curious shop where a bump on the head transports her into the wonderful land of Odd. There she meets Scarecrow, Watering Can and Lion who journey together with her, seeking answers from the wise and wonderful Wizzle.

• Paperback edition
  

Map poster. This poster is based on the map of Oz as first published in Tik-Tok of Oz in 1914, but also incorporates elements of The Movie.

• Poster
  

Maps of Oz and the Surrounding Countries, by James E. Haff and Dick Martin. Two maps, based on over forty Oz books. One is a map of Oz, and one shows Oz's neighboring nations and the Nonestic Ocean. Includes an explanatory leaflet.

• Map set.
  Use this e-mail link to find out how to order.

Masters of the Art by March Laumer. Autobiography of March Laumer, author of several Oz books, focusing on two points in his life: hitch-hiking across country during his college years, and then his work as a butler in Greece later on in life. (Not suitable for children 18 or younger, as it includes sexual situations and harsh language.)

• Hardcover edition.
  

The Mathematics of Oz by Clifford A. Pickover. Dorothy meets Dr. Oz — who shows her some of the wonders of modern mathematics. A math-for-non-mathematicians book that uses Oz to present its ideas.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

Minders of Make-Believe: Idealists, Entrepreneurs, and the Shaping of American Children's Literature by Leonard Marcus. The history and development of American children's literature. Oz is included as part of this rich tapestry.

• Hardcover edition.
  

MTV20: Rock. For its twentieth anniversary, MTV put together a series of DVDs of music videos, with some classic content from MTV as well. This DVD includes the vaguely Wizard of Oz-esque video for the Blues Traveler song "Runaround."

• One DVD (Region 1, NTSC format).
  

• One DVD (Region 2, PAL format).
  

The Muppet Babies' Classic Children's Tales by Louise Gikow. The Muppets do classic children's stories — including The Wizard of Oz with Piggy as Dorothy, Kermit as the Scarecrow, Gonzo as the Tin Woodman, and Fozzie as the Cowardly Lion.

• Hardcover editions.
  

The Mystery on the Stage by Gertrude Chandler Warner. The Boxcar Children's latest mystery involves the kids appearing in a play — The Wizard of Oz, of course!

• Hardcover editions
  

• Paperback edition
  

The New Oz: The Wizard Revisited by Richard Marvel. An interpretation of the story.

• Used edition.
  

The Number of the Beast by Robert Heinlein. Four adventurers find a gateway to other worlds — some of which seem very familiar, as they've read about them! Includes a trip to Oz. (NOTE: This sci-fi novel is not recommneded for children, due to its language, violence, and mature themes.)

• Hardcover editions.
  

• Paperback editions.
  

• Mass market paperback editions.
  

• All available editions of The Number of the Beast.
  

The Once Upon a Time Map Book by B. G. Hennessy and Peter Joyce. Cinderella and Prince Charming honeymoon on a grand tour of all of your favorite places from childhood — including Oz, of course.

• Oversized hardcover book.
  

• Oversized paperback book.
  

Ophie Out of Oz by Kathleen O'Dell. Ophelia Peeler has a terrific life in California, and sees herself as the Dorothy type who will have marvelous adventures someday. But when her father is transferred to Oregon, she finds that things aren't always so perfect, and that the yellow brick road has bumps along the way.

• Hardcover book.
  

• Paperback book.
  

• Audiobook, on CD.
  

• Audio download
  

Order and Surprise by Martin Gardner. A volume of essays by the mathematician/philosopher/scientist. Includes five essays about Oz and Baum.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

The Other Side of Time by Keith Laumer. Science-fiction novel about a man who travels through parallel histories. In one, he discovers that an author named Lyman F. Baum wrote only one book: The Sorceress of Oz.

• Various editions.
  

An Oz Album by William Alba. A reinterpretation of The Wizard of Oz as a series of visual poems detailing Dorothy's journey — or is it a search for love in the big city?

• Paperback book.
  

Oz calendars. The International Wizard of Oz Club's annual calendar showcases Oz art of all kinds. Other companies also put out calendars, based on both the book and The Movie.

• All available Oz calendars
  

The Oz Encounter by Marv Wolfman. Doc Phoenix has developed a method of curing psychological problems by entering people's dreams and influencing events. So what does it mean when a little girl dreams of a twisted version of the land of Oz where the Shaggy Man is a dictator set on destroying the country?

• Hardcover reprint edition.
  

• The original paperback edition.
  

The Oz Factors: The Wizard of Oz as an Analogy to the Mysteries of Life by Lawrence R. Spencer. I think the title says it all, really...

• Paperback edition.
  

Oz Kids and Our Auntie Em by Bill Goettel. The story of the author's Aunt Em, and how he thinks she may have inspired Dorothy's Aunt Em in the Oz books.

• Paperback book.
  

Oz Passport. This notebook is cleverly disguised to look like a passport from the land of Oz.

• Notebook.
  Available from Neatoshop.

An Oz Picture Gallery by Dick Martin. An album of Oz art by the illustrator of Merry Go Round in Oz and other books.

• A black-and-white paperback edition.
  

The Oz Principles business series. Two books that apply the principles and lessons of The Wizard of Oz to modern day business.

• The Oz Principle: Getting Results Through Individual and Organizational Accountability by Rogers Connors, Tom Smith, and Craig Hickman. A general look at how Oz can help your business.
  • Hardback edition.
    
  • Paperback editions.
    
  • Kindle edition.
    
  • CD edition (unabridged).
    
  • CD edition (abridged).
    
  • Audiocassette edition (abridged).
    
  • Audio download (unabridged).
    
  • Audio download (abridged).
    

• Journey to the Emerald City: Achieve A Competitive Edge by Creating A Culture of Accountability by Roger Connors and Tom Smith. How those in big business can achieve personal and professional growth through the lessons learned by Dorothy and her friends.
  • Hardcover edition.
    
  • Paperback edition.
    
  • Kindle edition.
    
  • Audio CD edition (unabridged).
    
  • Audiocassette edition (unabridged).
    
  • Audiocassette edition (abridged).
    
  • Audio download (abridged).
    

Oz Power: How to Click Your Heels and Take Total Charge of Your Life by Bill Bauman. Yet another Oz-themed advice book.

• Paperback edition.
  

• CD audiobook edition, read by the author.
  

The Oz Sketchbook by Dick Martin. An album of Oz art by the illustrator of Merry Go Round in Oz and other books.

• A black-and-white paperback edition.
  

Predicting the Future with The Wizard of Oz by Nancy Polette. This workbook is designed to help children learning how to read by developing the important skill of predicting.

• Softcover edition.
  
  Also available directly from the publisher.

The Reading Promise by Alice Ozma. When she was in fourth grade, Alice's father started reading to her every night. The goal was one hundred nights, but it stretched to 3,218, and ended only when Alice went off to college. And the streak started — and ended — with The Wizard of Oz.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Hardcover large print edition.
  

• Softcover edition.
  

• Kindle edition.
  

• Audio download version.
  

You can find out more about the streak, the book, and the author, and read an excerpt, at npr.org.

Return to the World of Oz by David Kubinec. Oz-inspired music.

• CD.
  

Returning to the Land of Oz: Finding Hope, Love and Courage on Your Yellow Brick Road by John A. Tamiazzo. Another book that uses The Wizard of Oz to help you transform your life.

• Softcover edition.
  

River of Blue Fire by Tad Williams. Travelers stuck in virtual reality encounter different realms that are familiar, yet not quite right somehow — including a warped version of Oz. Volume 2 of Williams' "Otherland" saga. (NOTE: Not recommended for young children because of mature themes.)

• Hardcover editions.
  

• Paperback editions.
  

• Kindle edition.
  

The Ruby Red Slippers by Dee Dee Fox. Mia receives a pair of ruby red slippers from her grandmother, who she also suspected was magic. So what happens when she outgrows the slippers?

• Paperback picture book.
  

• Also available directly from the publishers.

Ruby Slippers: How the Soul of a Woman Brings Her Home by Jonalyn Grace Fincher. A Christian woman's perspective on femininity and God.

• Hardcover book.
  

• Paperback book.
  

• Kindle edition
  

• Audio download
  

Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears, edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling. This anthology of short stories collects a number of modern, more adult interpretations of classic fairy tales. Of special interest to Oz fans is "Ruby Slippers" by Susan Wade, a cross between The Wizard of Oz and Hans Christian Andersen's The Red Shoes.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback editions.
  

Ruby's Slippers by Tricia Rayburn. When seventh-grader Ruby moves from her home in rural Kansas to Florida, she thinks it may turn out like the events of her favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz. Boy, is she in for a surprise!

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

Ruby's Slippers by Leanna Ellis. Injured by a tornado that hit her Kansas home, 35-year-old Dottie Meyers wakes up three months later in a California health facility, where her long-absent father has left her a pair of ruby slippers. Dottie, along with three friends, sets off to find her father to resolve her feelings about him and what happened to their family so long ago.

• Paperback editions.
  

• Kindle edition
  

The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly. About to be let go by The Los Angeles Times, investigative reporter Jack McEvoy decides to go out on a high note, and investigates a high-profile murder. But when he realizes that the murder's confession is bogus, his investigation has become extremely dangerous. There are plenty of Wizard of Oz references in this novel, beginning with the title.

• Hardcover editions.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

• Mass market paperback edition.
  

• Large print edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

• Unabridged CD audiobook edition.
  

• Abridged CD audiobook edition.
  

• Audio download
  

Screenwriting in the Land of Oz: The Wizard on Writing, Living, and Making It In Hollywood by Krevolin Richard. An Oz-themed guide for writing your screenplay and selling it in Hollywood.

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

The Secret of Oz. This documentary delves into how The Wizard of Oz reveals the secrets of economic reform.

• One DVD (Region 1 encoding, NTSC format).
  

Secrets of the Yellow Brick Road: A Map for the Modern Spiritual Journey by Jesse Stewart. Using Dorothy's famous journey as a metaphor and example for the journeys we all must take.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls by Elise Primavera. Franny, Pru, Cat, and Ivy have two things in common: They all live on the same street, and they can't stand each other. But they are thrown together in an adventure when a mysterious pair of ruby red slippers show up...

• Hardcover editions.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

• Preloaded audio player.
  

• Audio download
  

Seven Day Magic by Edward Eager. Four children (who like to read Oz books, especially the party scene in The Road to Oz) check a book out of the local library for seven days — and it magically puts them into other books! Guess where one of the first places they go might be?

• Hardback edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

• All available editions of Seven Day Magic.
  

Sherlock Holmes: The Crossover Casebook, edited by Howard Hopkins. The great Victorian detective (perhaps you've heard of him?) is off on a number of new cases, collaborating with many historical and literary figures. Among those Holmes meets are Arsene Lupin, Lawrence of Arabia, Calamity Jane, Sexton Blake, Harry Houdini, Professor Challenger, and the Wizard of Oz!

• Paperback book.
  

The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Fun-Filled Frightfest. The third collection of Halloween stories from the pages of The Simpons comic book. Includes "I'm Not in Springfield Anymore," written and drawn by Stan Sakai, which features Lisa getting clonked on the head and dreaming she and the rest of the citizens of Springfield are in you-know-which Movie.

• Hardcover book.
  

• Paperback book.
  

The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, illustrated by Peter Ferguson. Sisters Daphne and Sabrina Grimm come to live with their grandmother in the town of Ferryport Landing, which they find is home to many characters from fairy stories (including The Wizard of Oz).

• Book 1: The Fairy Tale Detectives
  • Hardcover book.
    
  • Paperback book.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • Audio download
    

• Book 2: The Unusual Suspects
  • Hardcover book.
    
  • Paperback book.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • Audio download
    

• Book 3: The Problem Child
  • Hardcover book.
    
  • Paperback book.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • Audio download
    

• Book 4: Once Upon a Crime
  • Hardcover book.
    
  • Paperback book.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • Audio download
    

• Book 5: Magic and Other Misdemeanors
  • Hardcover book.
    
  • Paperback book.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • Audio download
    

• Book 6: Tales from the Hood
  • Hardcover book.
    
  • Paperback book.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • Audio download
    

• Book 7: The Everafter War
  • Hardcover book.
    
  • Paperback book.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • Audio download
    

• Book 8: The Inside Story
  • Hardcover book.
    
  • Paperback book.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • Audio download
    

• Book 9: The Council of Mirrors, coming in Spring 2012
  • Hardcover book.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • Audio download
    

• The Sisters Grimm: A Very Grimm Guide. A behind-the-scenes look at the series, giving new (and old) readers a chance to catch up with everything that's going on.
  • Hardcover book.
    

For more about the Sisters Grimm series, visit their website at http://www.sistersgrimm.com/.

Spectrum #17. The cover of this annual collection of fantasy art features a post-modern interpretation of the main characters from The Wizard of Oz.

• Hardback edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

Spiritual Journeys Along the Yellow Brick Road by Darren John Main. Exploring the ideas and themes of The Wizard of Oz from a modern spiritual point of view.

• Paperback second edition.
  

• Paperback first edition.
  

Spiritual Symbolism in the Wizard of Oz: The Soul's Journey on the Golden Path by Javier J. Farias. The Wizard of Oz examined through a spiritual filter.

• Paperback edition.
  

Story Patterns in Some Great American Classics: Tales from Hawthorne, Faulkner, James, the West, and Oz by Monroe Peaston. The title says it all, actually.

• Paperback edition.
  

Strange Maps: An Atlas of Cartographic Curiosities by Frank Jacobs. A collection of unusual maps of all kinds, including fantastic lands. Yes, that includes maps of Oz and the surrounding countries.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Tarot of Oz by David Sexton. A set of Oz-themed tarot cards, and a guide to using them.

• Book and set of cards.
  

The Terrible Zombie of Oz by L. Scullard. In this spoof, Dorothy is carried off by a Cyclops to the Land of the Feast and frees the Munchbrains from the witch. It goes on from there. Of course, the Scarecrow wants "Braaaaaains..."

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

The Theory of Oz: Rediscovering the Aims of Education by Howard Good. A book about the American education system that appears to use Oz as a metaphor for some of the changes going on today.

• Paperback book.
  

To Oz and Back: A Bones and the Duchess Mystery by Alexandra Eden. Bones Fatzinger is a down-on-his-luck policeman turned private detective. Verity "Duchess" Buscador is a twelve-year-old girl with Asperger's Syndrome. They are thrown together to solve the disappearance of the daughter of one of the rich families in town. The clues they find seem to come from The Wizard of Oz!

• Hardcover book.
  

Trickster in the Land of Dreams by Zeese Papanikolas. The mythologies of the settlement of the American West, as seen through the eyes of Coyote, the Native American trickster. Includes a latter-day interpretation of The Wizard of Oz.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

Twist by the Wiyos. The avant-garde music group's latest collection is a concept album of music inspired by The Wizard of Oz.

• CD
  

• mp3 download
  

Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book by Shel Silverstein. One of the zaniest, most off-the-wall alphabet books around. Guess what country O stands for?

• Paperback edition.
  

The Undead World of Oz: L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Complete with Zombies and Monsters by L. Frank Baum and Ryan C. Thomas. The original Oz book — rewritten with other creatures also appearing. Oh, my!

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

Voz by Don Edmundson. In this sci-fi retelling of The Wizard of Oz, Todd Corbin, a farm boy from Kansas, and his dog Dottie journey into an adventure of wonder where he meets three new friends, and finds danger and true love.

• Paperback edition
  

The Way of Oz by Robert V. Smith. An Oz-themed guide to personal and professional growth.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

The Weiser Field Guide to Witches by Judika Illes. A guide to witches, both in history and literature — including the Wicked Witch of the West.

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

When in Doubt, Follow the Yellow Brick Road by Bernard J. Srode. A travel guide to your own personal journey, which can take you along paths you could never have imagined.

• Paperback edition.
  

Who Stole The Wizard of Oz? by Avi. Children's mystery story where the loss of the local library's copy of The Wizard of Oz leads two young sleuths on an amazing treasure hunt.

• Hardcover editions.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

• All available editions of Who Stole The Wizard of Oz?
  

The Widow of Oz by Kathryn Lasky Knight. Dorothy Silver was never comfortable being named for the heroine of The Wizard of Oz. But when her husband dies, she begins questioning her values and life, and starts to figure out what she really is capable of.

• Hardcover edition.
  

The Wisdom of Oz by Gita Dorothy Morena. L. Frank Baum's great-granddaughter, a psychotherapist and mediation leader, relates how the Oz books have helped her and her clients to understand and come to terms with the world and what happens in it.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. A special edition of the book with activities and support for teachers using the story in their classes.

• Published by Oxford University Press.
  

The Wizard of Oz: The Symbolic Quest to Find Your Inner Heroes, Face Your Worst Enemy, and Attain Wholeness by Charles K. Bunch, Ph.D. A cinematheraputic look at The Movie.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-Way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family by Eleanor Payson. Oz-themed advice on coping with the other people in your life.

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

The Wizard of Oz and Philosophy, edited by Randall E. Auxier and Phil Seng. A look at The Wizard of Oz from a philosophical perspective.

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition.
  

The Wizard of Oz Code by Mich Hancock. This book looks at how The Wizard of Oz is a hidden code for how to live one's life.

• Paperback edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

The Wizard of Oz Notecard Book by Linda Sunshine. A collection of notecards with illustrations by W. W. Denslow from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

• Book of notecards
  

The Wizard of Oz Postcards. A set of Oz postcards to mail away, or just to keep and look at.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Wizard of Oz Postcards in Full Color by Ted Menten. Your favorite Oz scenes on postcards taken from the original W. W. Denslow illustrations.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Wizard of Oz Revealed by Samuel Bousky. One man's spiritual interpretation of the story.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

The Wizard of Oz Teacher Resource Book by Susan Herzog. Teachers, need some help teaching about Oz? Here's the book for you.

• Paperback comb-bound edition.
  

The Wizard of Oz Vocabulary Builder by Mark Phillips. Increase your word power by reading this version of the story!

• Paperback book.
  

• Kindle edition
  

The Wizard of Quarks: A Fantasy of Particle Physics by Robert Gilmore. The characters of The Wizard of Oz are parodied in this story that explains some of the mysteries of modern physics.

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Kindle edition
  

The Wizard's Secret: Along the Yellow Brick Road to a Healthier and Happier School Year by Evalee Parker. An Oz-themed book to help teachers succeed in the classroom.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Wizdom of Oz by Philippa Merivale. Professor Theo takes some of his students on a journey around the planet Oz, where he shows them the yellow brick road to enlightenment.

• Paperback edition.
  

The Wogglebug's Book of Manners of Oz by Cynthia Hanson. Professor H.M. Wogglebug T.E. gives simple lessons on how to have the best manners while he goes through a day typical for him in the Land of Oz.

• Paperback edition
  

Wolf Who Rules by Wen Spencer. In this fantasy novel, the main character, Tinker, receives one clue to taking care of all her problems: "Follow the Yellow Brick Road."

• Hardcover edition.
  

• Paperback edition.
  

The WondLa series by Tony Di Terlizzi. This series was partially inspired by the Oz books, and has many subtle references.

• Book 1: The Search for WondLa. Eva Nine is a curious and sensitive twelve-year-old who has been raised by robots. When a distaster strikes her planet, she must go to the surface and look for other humans.
  • Hardcover edition.
    
  • Paperback edition.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • CD audiobook edition.
    
  • Audio download
    

• Book 2: A Hero for WondLa. Eva has found other humans in the colony of New Attica. It seems idyllic, but Eva senses that something sinister is going on, and if she doesn’t stop it, it could mean the end of everything and everyone on planet Orbona.
  • Hardcover edition.
    
  • Kindle edition
    
  • CD audiobook edition.
    
  • Audio download
    

You can find out more at the series' website, wondla.com.

The Wondrous Wizdom of Oz: A Spiritual Odyssey by Christine Whitehead. An examination of the spiritual world, using The Wizard of Oz as an analogy.

• Hardcover edition.
  

Yellow Brick Road: A Storyteller's Approach to the Spiritual Journey by William J. Bausch. This volume uses stories from The Wizard of Oz to illustrate the trials we face in life and how to cope with them.

• Paperback editions.
  

Yellow Brick Roads: Shared and Guided Paths to Independent Reading 4-12 by Janet Allen. A guide for parents and other adults to help children become independent readers.

• Paperback editions.
  

Yellow Bricks & Ruby Slippers: An Anthology of Very Short Stories, Essays and Poems Inspired by The Wizard of Oz, edited by John M. Daniel. The title says it all — except that each work is only ninety-nine words long! (Contains some non-Ozzy language and themes.)

• Paperback edition.
  

• Also available directly from the publishers, John Daniel and Company.

You're Not In Kansas Anymore books by Walter Updegrave. Oz-themed financial advice, for retiring well in today's world.

• We're Not in Kansas Anymore: Strategies for Retiring Rich in a Totally Changed World.
  • Hardcover edition.
    
  • Kindle edition
    

• How to Retire Rich in a Totally Changed World: Why You're Not in Kansas Anymore.
  • Paperback edition.
    
  • Kindle edition
    

Zardoz. Odd movie about a futuristic dictatorship and the rebel who tries to change things. The name and some other elements are taken from The Wizard of Oz. (Not recommended for children or sensitive viewers, for adult themes and situations, and Sean Connery wearing a loincloth.)

• DVD edition (Region 1, NTSC format).
  

• DVD edition (Region 2, PAL format).
  

• Amazon Video On Demand
  

• Novelization of the movie, written by John Boorman and Bill Stair.
  

The Zen of Oz: Ten Spiritual Lessons from Over the Rainbow by Joey Green. This book uses the characters and incidents of The Wizard of Oz to teach some of the basic ideas of Zen Buddhism.

• Hardcover editions.
  

• Audiocassette edition (abridged).
  

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