No work of American fiction has connected to our imaginations more than L. Frank Baum’s original book, “The Wizard of Oz.” Like millions of others, I have loved it since I was a child. My sequel, “The Lost Wizard of Oz” is a heartfelt tribute to the original story line, while introducing fresh faces and brand-new adventures.
New Characters, New Adventures: Meet the Additions to Oz
The Wizard is gone, and Glinda must find him! She will need a lot of help getting him back and will face daunting challenges along the way. Here’s a list of new characters introduced in my book “The Lost Wizard of Oz.” Some will help and some will hinder, but rest assured, nothing will stop her.
Roderick: The Wicked Witch of the West’s former Captain of the Guard. Having been freed from her tyranny, he now faithfully serves Glinda, the Good Witch of the South.
Irina: Roderick’s barren wife, cursed by the Wicked Witch of the West.
Strigand: A bounty hunter Glinda hires to find the missing Wizard of Oz. He has a dark past and might not be trustworthy.
Nightflyer: A giant owl who hunts by sound. Can he track the Wizard?
Empedocles: A twenty-five-hundred-year-old Greek philosopher imprisoned under the poisonous desert surrounding the Land of Oz. How did he get there?
The “God of Earth”: A monstrous creature standing between Glinda and the missing wizard.
Queen of the Dark Heart: An ancient evil determined to conquer Oz. How is she connected to the Wicked Witches of the East and West? Are they her allies or enemies?
Keerghall: The Dark Queen’s self-serving spy master. What has he done with the Wizard?
Root: The most mysterious creature in all of Oz. Even Glinda has never heard of him before. He says he serves “Lord Strigand,” but who can tell?
Revisiting Childhood Favorites.
Introducing new characters to the Wizard of Oz saga is a heartfelt expression of deep love and reverence for the original story. This book is dedicated to honoring and expanding Mr. Baum’s work and introducing the tale to new audiences.
Conclusion
“The Lost Wizard of Oz” brings back the wonderful feelings we had when we first experienced the Wizard of Oz. It tells a whole new story while keeping the plot line of the original intact. This book reminds us how powerful stories can be, taking us on adventures that stay with us forever.
