Wed Sep 17 2025

Discover the Fifth Oz Epic That Celebrates the World "Wicked" Made Iconic Remember how "Wicked" transformed our understanding of Oz's complex relationships, showcasing the deep bonds between characters and the grand celebrations that unite this magical kingdom? Now experience L. Frank Baum's "The Road to Oz"—the fifth book in the Wizard of Oz series that culminates in Princess Ozma's magnificent birthday celebration, bringing together every beloved character and expanding the magical community that made "Wicked's" ensemble storytelling so powerful! While "Wicked" explored the intimate relationships and political tensions between Oz's most complex characters, Baum's fifth installment reveals the broader magical community that makes such focused character studies possible. This book showcases Princess Ozma's birthday celebration as a grand festival that unites all of Oz's diverse inhabitants, providing the social foundation that gives context to the personal dramas "Wicked" explore...