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A Kansas boy named Amy Gumm is swept into Oz by a fierce twister, only to discover the once‑glorious land has been ravaged by the selfish and ruthless rule of Dorothy Gale. Determined to restore balance, Amy joins a clandestine group of former magic‑wielders who aim to overthrow Dorothy’s tyrannical reign and bring peace back to the realm.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Danielle Paige
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