The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By: L. Frank Baum

Narrated by: Anne Hathaway

Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Nominee, Solo Narration - Female, 2013

One of the best-known stories in American culture, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over 100 years. Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married, Alice in Wonderland, The Dark Knight Rises) lends her voice to this uniquely American fairy tale.

Follow the adventures of young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto as they get swept away into the magical land of Oz , where they encounter characters and places you may remember from the movie - and several more that never made it to the big screen - on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City.

“It’s such a wonderful book and I was so happy to be a part of bringing it to life”, Ms. Hathaway said. “There are a lot of great voices in it. The more fun you have with it, the sillier and the more free you get with it, the better it is because it’s a story that can handle it. It’s amazing to be able to discover something new about something you feel you know so well.”

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Critic reviews

“Anne Hathaway is nothing short of masterful in her narration of Baum’s beloved classic.... As narrator, she is lithe yet precise; her voice sounds lilting or emphatic, as the story details require. In character, she is spectacular. Each character is filled with personality - a light-voiced Witch of the North; a brusque soldier at Oz’s palace; a monotone, robot-like Oz; and a usually cheerful and genuine Dorothy. The variety enriches the listening experience. Yes, one may know the story well, but Hathaway makes this recording a definitive one.” (AudioFile)

The Most Fun You Can Have NOT Being a Kid!! :)

Where does The Wonderful Wizard of Oz rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the most entertaining (because the story is a bit different than the movie!) stories i've listened to in awhile!

What did you like best about this story?

I have to admit what i liked best of all was Anne's delivery!

What does Anne Hathaway bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Every single character had a unique voice and she delivered it so naturally; i was captivated and will listen to it over and over!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The ending was not quite as moving in the book as it was in the movie; but still very good read!

Loved!

Anne Hathaway did an amazing job! Her voices are so good, you almost forget it's just her reading.

Great experience

A Hathaway did an incredible job. we all laughed and laughed! loved her interpretation. get it!

Great narrator!

Anne Hathaway does a fabulous job with narration on this book! She has a different voice for each character and really is delightful to listen to. Of course this book is a timeless classic!

Perfect for Roadtrips! Excellent Narration & Plot.

If you're looking for a great book to listen to all at once, this is an excellent choice. This is an especially good book to listen to as a family because everyone is going to love it. You definitely could listen to this book in several listening sessions, but it is interesting enough to keep you hooked through one listening session.

I really liked Anne Hathaway's narration of this book. Anne does a fantastic job at modifying her voice for the novels characters, while keeping her narrator's voice consistent and appropriate. I also really liked the story. I have seen and love the movie, but I love this book for different reasons. This book's story feels much more fluid and organic. The book's story definitely flows better than the movie's story.

Surprised how different Baum’s book is from the movie!

This is am entertaining book! I was surprised how different it is from the movie. I feel better educated on the story now, as I consider myself a Wizard of Oz fanatic.

Phenomenal

What did you love best about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?

Loved how each of the characters came to life by Anne's voice.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?

When the Tin man communicated with Dorothy.

A delightful and engaging performance

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a must listen for everyone. It's engaging, fun, and a popular choice in literary history. Most people know the story from Hollywood's rendition but there's more to hear than to see. The audio book is only about twice as long as the movie, so sit down and enjoy!

Anne Hathaway is delightful to hear. She has a unique and fun voice for each character. Some voices had me literally laughing out loud! Her performance makes this listen a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Kids loved it!

My kids really like Anne Hathaway's reading of this story. We also watched the movie and they all liked the original book more than the movie version.

An amazing story...

It's a wonderful story, but it's nothing like the movie but it's much better than the movie I think