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Customer Review: Rinkitink in OZ
Rinkitink in OZ by L. Frank Baum being the 10 book in the oz series is indeed a bit odd and peculiar in the sense that it has very little in it about oz and we only get see a brief glimpse of olde favorites like Dorothy and Ozma. The story centers on the adventures of Prince Inga of Pingaree and King Rinkitink of Gilgad and his talking goat Bilbil. Even though we do not have much of oz in this story, the book is very well written with plenty of exciting adventures and wonderfull illustrations as always. I can not wait to read the next book in this wonderfull series.
Customer Review: A good book...just a little light on OZ
As a child, this book always confused me a bit, mostly because there was so little Oz in it. And, as such, I found it disappointing (I mean this guy gets a book before the Cowardly Lion? Before the Hungry Tiger? Heck, even before Billina?). As an adult, I can look at "Rinkitink in Oz" with a bit more objectivity and see that it is a wonderful fantasy novel, but unfortunately, the thing an Oz fan wants the most of...is Oz! In "Rinkitink," Oz does not come into play until the very end and it all feels a bit contrived, a bit of a "throw-in." Of course, students of Oz will know that this is just the case, for "Rinkitink" was one of those many non-Oz novels that Baum tried to write, but being held hostage by his fans (who were ever demanding more Oz stories), he converted this book for inclusion in the Oz series. As I have said, it is a well-done story, written in the true spirit of fantasy (ah..the three pearls; how I longed to get my hands on them as a child) and there are some wonderful characterizations (the obvious being Rinkitink; but I was always a fan of Bilbil the goat). So, if you're hungry for Oz, you might want to put this one at the bottom of the pile--but, like all works by Baum--it's well worth the read.
Customer Review: Rinkitink in OZ
If you enjoy Oz books, this is a must to ad and is in the same style as the original with illustrations. I like these hardcover editions because they are so faithful to the original first editions.
Customer Review: Not so much Oz, still a lot of enjoyment.
I was never really bothered by the missing Oz elements in Rinkitink in Oz. Despite the fact that the majority of the action takes place outside the Impassible Desert, Rinkitink is still a worthy entry in the Oz series. As a child, it was actually one of my favorites-- something about the three pearls, the talking goat, and young Prince Inga really sparked my imagination.
In this book, Prince Inga of Pingaree must work to save his parents and his people from the warlike people of Regos and Coregos. He sets about this task with the help of both three magic pearls and the incorrigible King Rinkitink. When their quest takes them to the Nome kingdom, Dorothy decides that it is time to help him in his efforts...
It is true that it does not have many of the familiar Oz characters, and that when they do appear it has the strong feeling of an afterthought. Still, it is a strong and magical story in its own right, and one worth reading as part of the series. In his introduction, Baum says:
"Indeed, I think you will find this story quite different from the other histories of Oz, but I hope you will not like it the less on that account."
Customer Review: RINKITINK IN OZ
My 10 year old son read the book and loved it. He said it had interesting characters who had exciting adventures. He would recommend it to all his friends.
Product Description
Meet Rinkitink--a kindhearted king who's as fat and jolly as old Saint Nick himself! When the jovial monarch sails for a visit to the island kingdom of Pingaree, he and his talking goat, Bilbil, are welcomed with open arms. Before long, Rinkitink's lighthearted ways and merry songs endear him to the king and queen of Pingaree, as well as to their son, Prince Inga. But when the peaceful isle is invaded by fierce warriors, everyone from the rulers to the smallest child is taken off in chains. Only Prince Inga, Rinkitink, and Bilbil escape the conquerors. And so the three friends set out--aided by the magical Pearls of Pingaree--to rescue the prince's people. Their perilous quest takes them across the vast Nonestic Ocean to the terrible islands of Regos and Coregos to the dark underground domains of the Nome King. Victories are followed by setbacks, which are in turn followed by strokes of good fortune. Just when it seems our friends have met their match in the clever Nome King, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz arrive to lend a hand. First published in 1916, this handsome new edition of a much-loved classic features all twelve of John R. Neill's original color plates as well as his nearly one hundred black-and-white drawings. Thrilling tale of adventure from a master storyteller, Rinkitink in Oz is sure to enjoyed by Oz fans far and wide and by all who delight in tales of enchantment and adventure. When the king and queen are kidnapped and their country enslaved, it's up to the handsome young prince and his friends to save the day. But to defeat such foes as the Chuggenmugger-a beast so ferocious it devours dragons-even the prince must receive help from Dorothy, the Wizard, and their Oz companions. With all twelve of the original full-color plates, this handsome new edition of a beloved classic is sure to be enjoyed by all.
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Oz (Imaginary place) -- Fiction
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