I had no idea there was so much more to the story of the Wizard of Oz than what cinema brought us. I grew up watching the movie on tv my whole life but never read the original. I was captivated by the beautiful job Anne Hathaway did...so much more than a narration! The personalities that she performed for each character painted such a beautiful illustration of the book. I loved the story and the performance.

As a classic this story ranks up towards the top. I really enjoyed the spirit Ms. Hathaway brought the reading.

I find that I get more out of listening to books than reading them. It allows my mind to think about what is happening while it was being read. Plus this was a great road trip book.

I would have loved to listen to this book all at once. Unfortunately the drive wasn't long enough.

I would recommend this to any listening with young children.

Exciting, Fun, Different

What I liked and enjoyed most was how vastly different this book is from the very famous film. Dorothy and her friends truly embark upon a journey that takes quite a long time and leads them to encounter things that weren't at all like the movie.

Anne's acting background is ever present, to be honest I think this may be her best acting performance to date.

It was, but since I started it at night, I listened to it in 2 sittings instead!

I truly don't think the film did justice to the amazing brilliance of the book. So much was lost in that adaptation and sadly I feel like many people won't bother reading the book because they think they know the story, they don't at all!

Read it again ! !

Getting from one place to the other for them.

The Scarecrow

Yes but couldn't and glad because it didn't end too quickly : - )

This was one of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to!

The voices were so well done!

I cannot recall one favorite. The entire audio was great!

My 6 year old and I listened to this book every day on the way to and from school. He could not wait to get in the car to listen to more. It was wonderful to see him so excited about a story!

The first book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series is a masterpiece, and Anne Hathaway's narration only makes it better. She doesn't just read the book - she performs the book. I could listen to this book over and over. I wish that she would narrate all of the books in the series.

It's just fun. Anne Hathaway really gets into the voices, with lots of enthusiasm..

Wow, the book is so much different then the movie - in a good way. Hollywood butchered books even back then.

Loved the story.

Anne Hathaway brings the story to life.

We listened to the audiobook on a very long drive with the kids. They asked to listen to it again at bedtime.

No, they are two very different mediums. The book is classic and the audio edition is classic entertainment to the tenth power.

The reference to silver slippers made me smile.

This is my first.

I plan to share this with my granddaughters. Then I'll laugh or cry.

Wonderful story very well read. Time well spent.

Anne Hathaway has a great tallent with giving life to the characters through her voice. Each character has a unique voice and keeps you interested while allowing you to imediately recognize which character is currently speaking. Reminds me of the times i was read to sleep when i was young.

Though all her characters were performed well i would have to say the tin woodsman would be my favorite. Anne's voice creates this calm and colected, perpetualy undisturbed quality that worked very well throughout the story.