In 1939, Alexander Volkov, one of the famous writers of the Soviet Union, created a story that has become a favorite for a number of children.What is it so interesting?To your attention - "The Wizard of Oz" (summary).
should start with the fact that this literary masterpiece - a kind of retelling of the creation of another writer Frank Baum.The prototype of "Wizard of Oz" was a fairy tale called "The Wizard of Oz," which was released in the United States (the first publication - 1900).However, Wolves significantly changed the original material.Should I read this book to children?The answer to this question will be "The Wizard of Oz" (a summary of the work).Of course, every book there is abstract, but it is usually quite short and can not fully reveal the essence of the work.Therefore, learn useful information!
How to start a "Wizard of Oz" tale, which is popular for more than 70 years?
story begins with a description of a simple farming life Smith family, which lives in the desert of Kansas.This father John, mother Anna, and their little daughter Ellie.They also have a pet - a doggie Toto.Instead of the usual home of wood or brick Smith has only an old van, removed from the wheels.One begins the hurricane, which raises the light truck and takes it (along with being in it, and Dorothy Toto) in the unknown distance.
«The Wizard of Oz": summary of adventure Ellie and her friends
hurricane, as it turned out, brought Ellie and her faithful little dog into the unknown Oz, in which all beings talking and reigned eternal summer.It turned out that the hurricane was caused by sleep evil witch Gingema that udumala thus destroy all people.But the good fairy named Tattypoo learned of her plans and decided to change the course of events.She did so to a house Alley landed right on the head of the evil Gingemma.However, the fairy hoped that house will be empty.Gingemma was defeated, but in Oz got Ellie, who really wanted to go home!It turned out that it is almost impossible, because this mysterious country was separated from the "big world" vast desert and high mountains.Looking into the magic book, Tattypoo read there that the girl will be able to return home if the three entities will fulfill their most cherished desires, and help her in this Goodwin - the great Wizard of Oz.
Alley hits the road, wearing adorable silver shoes, which finds her Toto instead it ruined shoes.Its landmark - the road paved with yellow bricks.
At the beginning of wandering Allie meets a scarecrow made of straw, which more than anything else wants to get the brains.His name - the Scarecrow.Then they were joined by the Tin Woodman, whose cherished dream - the heart.Later, friends meet the Cowardly Lion, who wants to get a bit of courage.
Little Ellie and her friends have to move a lot of tests: the battle with cannibals, river crossing, the battle with the saber-toothed tiger, sleeping on the poppy field, almost became eternal.Of all the adventures they go with the honor due to the strengths of each of the members of this "detachment»
Reaching the Emerald City, Dorothy and her friends are disappointed - Goodwin (here, by the way, the answer to the question of howcalled The Wizard of Oz) refuses to fulfill the desire of comrades until any of them win Bastinda, evil sorceress Violet country.It was extremely difficult, but the company has coped with the task of friends!
When Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, Woodman and the Lion returned to the Emerald City, it turned out that Goodwin - not a magician, but an ordinary actor, whose hot-air balloon drifted into Oz storm many years ago.He decided to repair his ball and so return home with Ellie.Note that allegedly gave the magician friends Alley in what they asked for: the brains of bran, pins and needles, rag and a portion of the heart "courage."
Unfortunately, a gust of wind blew the ball, which did not have time to sit with Ellie Toto.Again, friends go on the road.At this time - Stella, Pink witch country that holds the secret of eternal youth and beauty.And once again the dangers and adventures: warlike Marranos, flood.Stella opened the girl that she could go home the same day as the got in Oz - worth just hit each other shoes, which brought her Toto.Girl and goes.And in three steps is at home!However, losing the wonderful shoes!
Well, now you know what is at stake in the story "The Wizard of Oz" - summary allows you to understand the overall meaning of the work, but does not allow to plunge into the fabulous world of real friendship and amazing spells.This book is definitely worth reading in full!It will teach the child a lot!
