Toto, Michael Morpurgo
Toto, Michael Morpurgo
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Toto

Author: Michael Morpurgo

Narrator: Christopher Ragland

Unabridged: 4 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 09/07/2017


Synopsis

From master storyteller MICHAEL MORPURGO comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy’s pet dog, Toto. A perfect, collectible gift for all children (and children at heart). “I was there,” Papa Toto said, and those magic words sent shivers down my spine. It was going to be the Wizard story. “Dorothy and me were both there.”We were all silent, snuggled up together, waiting, waiting.Then Papa Toto began… When a twister descends on their Kansas farm, Toto and his owner Dorothy hide in the house – only to be plucked into the air and whisked away! Coming down with a crash in the mysterious land of Oz, the pair meet a series of extraordinary characters: a scarecrow who believes he has no brains, a tin man without a heart, and a cowardly lion who may not be as cowardly as he thinks he is. But Toto and Dorothy are desperate to return home – after all, home is home, and home is best! So they set off with their new friends on a journey down the yellow brick road to find the only person who might be able to help them: the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. But what they find might surprise them. And on the way, all of them will learn that what they think they are missing might have been there, all along… An unforgettable telling of a classic story.

About Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best loved writers for children, with sales of over 35 million copies. He has written over 150 books, has served as Children’s Laureate, and has won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Writers Guild Award, the Whitbread Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Eleanor Farjeon Lifetime Achievement Award. With his wife, Clare, he is the co-founder of Farms for City Children. Michael was knighted in 2018 for services to literature and charity.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kirstie on August 19, 2022

I read this with my daughter at bedtime and we both really enjoyed it. It’s the story of the Wizard of Oz but told by Toto, Dorothy’s dog We love Michael Morpurgo books he has a real way with word and makes the story so easy to understand for children. And also the way he tells the story you can pict......more

Goodreads review by J on October 05, 2017

***Actual Star Review: 2.75 Stars*** After the last book that I read that was suppose be told from Toto's viewpoint I was hoping with all that I had that this wouldn't be a repeat. Instead it is better and much more enjoyable although at the same time one of those that had me scratching my head sin......more

Goodreads review by Katy on October 21, 2017

The famous story as told by a different character I realised halfway through this that I didn't remember the original and may not, actually, have read it! I'm currently rectifying by reading Baum's original Oz story to my six year old son, who has taken to it more quickly than I would have guessed. I......more

Goodreads review by Julia on May 25, 2020

Toto The Wizard Of Oz as told by the dog by Michael Morpurgo is a delightful children’s tale about the familiar Wizard Of Oz but as seen by Toto. It is refreshingly unique. I adore the film with Judy Garland and was very keen to read this novel. The book certainly did not disappoint and was totally c......more

Goodreads review by Bookwormandtheatremouse on January 07, 2018

I have never read the original Wizard of Oz and I was a little bit terrified of the famous film growing up - however I am always willing to give a Morpurgo 'retelling' of any tale a go as I really do believe that he is a master storyteller. Toto did not disappoint, I did not really want to put it do......more


Quotes

Praise for Michael Morpurgo:“Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly, British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian