Dorothy Must Die
Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on March 31, 2015. This 480-page young adult fiction novel presents a dark reimagining of the Oz saga, where the familiar landscape of Oz is transformed into a place of danger and betrayal. The protagonist, Amy Gumm, finds herself unexpectedly thrust into a heroic role after a tornado sweeps her away from Kansas. As she navigates this altered world, she discovers that the lines between good and evil are blurred, with former allies now posing threats.
In this gripping narrative, readers will follow Amy as she joins the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked, embarking on a mission that challenges her understanding of heroism and morality. The story delves into themes of action, adventure, and fantasy, as Amy is tasked with removing the Tin Woodman’s heart, stealing the Scarecrow’s brain, and taking the Lion’s courage—all culminating in the imperative that Dorothy must die. This edition invites readers to explore a darker side of a beloved tale, where trust is scarce and survival is paramount.
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The New York Times bestselling first book in a dark new series that reimagines the Oz saga, from debut author Danielle Paige.
I didn’t ask for any of this. I didn’t ask to be some kind of hero. But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado—taking you with it—you have no choice but to go along, you know?
Sure, I’ve read the books. I’ve seen the movies. I know the song about the rainbow and the happy little blue birds. But I never expected Oz to look like this. To be a place where Good Witches can’t be trusted, Wicked Witches may just be the good guys, and winged monkeys can be executed for acts of rebellion. There’s still a road of yellow brick—but even that’s crumbling.
What happened? Dorothy. They say she found a way to come back to Oz. They say she seized power and the power went to her head. And now no one is safe.
My name is Amy Gumm—and I’m the other girl from Kansas. I’ve been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked. I’ve been trained to fight. And I have a mission: Remove the Tin Woodman’s heart. Steal the Scarecrow’s brain. Take the Lion’s courage. And—Dorothy must die.
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