I went into this not expecting very much because I have read many books thus far on Oz. This was fun though in a quirky way that I have seen in other places, but this felt like its own little slice of the Oz world. I appreciated it overall for it telling the classic oz story, but also creating elements that made it unique enough for those of us that been inundated with Oz (even if by choice). One of the elements that makes this book quirky is the art style. Caldwell does a masterful job of creating what each character looks like and makes them individuals. This helps to create the familiar world of Oz, but makes them uniquely his own as well. I was very pleased with this book and recommend it to Oz fans new and old. ( )