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Toto

Ace: Berkley. Nov. 2024. 368p. ISBN 9780593546574. pap. $19. FANTASY
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Toto always tried to be a good dog, but when he was taken by an animal control officer, all bets were off. Transported by a twister to a magical land filled with strange characters, talking animals, and magical quests, Toto is thinking that maybe he found a new place to be. Meeting some unusual people along the way, including a talking scarecrow and a boy-turned-tinman, Toto finds his human Dorothy being led further astray, and not just on a road of gold bricks. The Emerald City is not as friendly as expected, and the Wizard sends Dorothy off to recover a witch’s broom, making Toto see that at least one of them needs to figure out the truth behind the curtain and the desire for a pair of fancy bedazzled shoes. A good dog may be his owner’s best friend, but a bad dog knows how to get things done.
VERDICT Readers will be delighted to discover this unique take on The Wizard of Oz. With modern references, unusual twists, snarky commentary, and some delightful side plots, recommend Hackwith’s (The God of Lost Words) new novel to readers looking for a fun retelling or twisted tale.
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