One of the best children’s books, “The Wizard of the Emerald City,” opens for young readers an exciting world of adventure. Every character in the tale is meaningful, unique, and unforgettable. The kind and wise Scarecrow, the touching Tin Woodman, the brave Cowardly Lion, the little devoted dog Toto… Magic, friendship, a sharp plot—A. Volkov’s book has everything children love. It clearly shows that happiness is within—in the heart—not somewhere beyond the mountains with the Great and Terrible Goodwin.
One day, the house of Ellie is swept away by a hurricane set loose by the evil sorceress Gingham. But the girl doesn’t die; instead, she ends up in an amazing country from which she must return home. Along the way, Ellie and her beloved little dog experience extraordinary events. Ellie gains true friends. The fairy tale ends optimistically. The little traveler returns home.
In this work, there is something special that sets it apart from other fairy tales. The heroes dream of acquiring those inner qualities that they already possess. And to understand this, they need to travel a long way along the road made of yellow bricks…