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    After the Wizard
    After the Wizard
    After the Wizard
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    After the Wizard

    By Hugh Gross

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    After the Wizard is a heartfelt, often humorous and always entertaining story about a 12-year-old girl named Elizabeth who lives in an orphanage in Kansas. Like millions of girls her age, she has read the beloved L. Frank Baum novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz countless times. But unlike other girls, Elizabeth believes she is Dorothy...and maybe she is.

    With Elizabeth referring to herself as Dorothy and constantly looking for Toto and a way back to Oz, the headmistress at the orphanage worries about her young student and fears that she is losing touch with reality.

    Meanwhile, back in Oz, things have not gone well for the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman or the Lion. Oz is in trouble and they believe Dorothy is the one person who can help save their home, just as she did before. Only this time they will have to find her.

    The Tin Woodman and Scarecrow embark on an incredible cross country adventure as they leave Oz to search for Dorothy in Kansas. An unforgettable story unfolds as the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman search for and are reunited with Dorothy…the kind of story that lives on in the imagination and hearts of people forever!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHugh Gross
    Release dateSep 4, 2012
    ISBN9781452439228
    After the Wizard
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    Hugh Gross

    Hugh Gross is the author of "Same Bed, Different Dreams," winner of the inaugural Mid-List Press First Series Award for the Novel and "16 Bananas," also published by Mid-List Press. Hugh's play "Hilly Cohen and The Sounds of New York" was produced at the Los Angeles Theatre Center and published by International Readers' Theatre. "Freedom Rider," a musical Hugh wrote with composer Marijane Zimmerli, was produced by Phillips Temple CME Church in Los Angeles. "Stated Income," a comedy, was produced at the Pan Andreas Theatre in Hollywood. Hugh is the writer and director of "After the Wizard," a feature length family film based on the iconic "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" characters created by L. Frank Baum. Marking his feature film directorial debut, "After the Wizard" had its world premiere screening in Kingman, Kansas on July 2, 2011 and its national release on August 10, 2012 in Kingman, Kansas City and Los Angeles. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Hugh graduated from Yale University with a degree in philosophy. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

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      After the Wizard - Hugh Gross

      AFTER THE WIZARD

      by Hugh Gross

      (based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

      and characters created by L. Frank Baum)

      Copyright©2012 by Hugh Gross. Smashwords Edition. All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. This book was edited by Patrick Millikin. Cover design by Larry Brooks.

      CHAPTER 1

      After the Wizard left, things went badly in Oz.

      The citizens of the Emerald City ignored the Scarecrow. The Winkies dismissed the Tin Woodman. The Beasts of the Forest refused to obey the Cowardly Lion. The Good Witches of the North and the South grew older, gradually losing their power. The Emerald City became a cavernous, frightening place. The Winged Monkeys ruled the land.

      In spite of high hopes and promising beginnings, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Lion proved to be poor leaders. Upset by their failures, the three friends suffered terribly. On the anniversary of Dorothy’s arrival in Oz, a day once celebrated throughout the land, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Lion met to consider the future.

      The situation is discouraging, the Tin Woodman said. I feel hopeless.

      The situation is dangerous, the Lion said. I’m scared.

      And the situation is deteriorating, the Scarecrow said. I wish I knew what to do.

      But you can’t lose courage, the Tin Woodman said to the Lion. Without courage where would you be?

      And you can’t lose hope, the Scarecrow said to the Tin Woodman. Without hope you would be lost.

      You’ll have to think of something, the Lion said to the Scarecrow. I know you can.

      The Scarecrow placed an elbow on a knee and his chin on his fist. Several times it seemed as if he was going to say something, but then he shook his head and continued thinking deeply. The Scarecrow thought for a very long time. I’ve got it, he said finally.

      Tell us! roared the Lion.

      I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before, the Scarecrow said.

      Think of what? the Tin Woodman asked.

      There’s only one person with the wisdom and know-how who could possibly help us, the Scarecrow said.

      The Good Witch of the North? the Tin Woodman asked.

      No, said the Scarecrow.

      The Good Witch of the South? the Lion asked.

      I don’t think so.

      The Wizard himself? the Tin Woodman asked.

      Definitely not!

      Who, then? asked the Lion.

      Dorothy.

      Dorothy? the Tin Woodman repeated to himself.

      She solved all of our problems before, the Scarecrow answered, didn’t she?

      Of course she did! the Lion said.

      Dorothy?! the Tin Woodman said excitedly. Who else?

      How will we find her? the Lion asked.

      If the Wizard himself planned to take Dorothy back to Kansas in a balloon, the Scarecrow said, I don’t see why we can’t use one, too.

      I’m scared of heights, the Lion said, shaking.

      I’m scared of rain, the Tin Woodman said, clanking.

      And I’m scared of fire, the Scarecrow replied. But not even fire is going to stop me from seeing Dorothy again.

      And a little rain won’t hold me back, the Tin Woodman said.

      And no height is too high for me, the Lion added, where Dorothy is concerned.

      I’ll build a platform, the Tin Woodman said. A sturdy platform from which to launch our balloon.

      I’ll keep watch, the Lion said. You, Scarecrow, are made of straw so you are very light. You, Tin Woodman, are mostly hollow. But if the balloon is strong enough to lift all three of us, I’ll go with you.

      When? asked the Tin Woodman.

      At midnight, the Scarecrow replied. When the Winged Monkeys are afraid and won’t fly.

      Will we find her? the Lion asked.

      My head says it will be difficult, the Scarecrow acknowledged.

      But my heart says we will, the Tin Woodman concluded.

      CHAPTER 2

      Mrs. Murphy faced her wards. State bird of Maryland? she asked.

      The Oriole, one child answered.

      Good! Mrs. Murphy said. State flower of Massachusetts?

      The Mayflower.

      Yes! Mrs. Murphy replied. Juneau is the capital of…

      Alaska.

      The Seagull is the state bird of…

      California.

      Not so, Mrs. Murphy said.

      Washington?

      No, Mrs. Murphy said.

      Is it Oregon?

      We’re playing a game, but let’s not guess.

      Utah, a girl answered.

      The children laughed. Utah? one asked.

      That doesn’t make any sense, another child replied. How could a seagull be the state bird of Utah?

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