For this Wicked Day (or Weekend) post, we highlight Elphaba's witches viewing globe. Rain found this globe at Kiamo Ko and it reacted to her causing her to always see visions, in which she had to interpret. What do you think about this amazing witches globe? Let me know in the comments below. I think this would be great if it was replicated and made for our world.
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As we roll in the final days of spooky season while celebrating the 10th anniversary of Out of Oz, what better way to celebrate both then with an appearance of Jack Pumpkinhead. Actually more of a reference to him within a rousing bit of poetry by Mr. Boss, one of Rain's quest companions within the Wicked saga. Let's check it out! So, if Jack eats pumpkin bread, is he a cannibal? I will let you answer that. Of course, Jack Pumpkinhead may not make an appearance in this book, but he sure does make an appearance in another of Maguire's books within the Wicked saga called Tales Told in Oz. In this book, Jack Pumpkinhead is given an origin story in the short story, "Four Improbable Handshakes". Be sure to check out that story and the others. I found the book through my library system instead of paying for it. I enjoyed the Quadling poetry. It was enjoyable to read.
In the fourth book, Out of Oz, we are given the chronology of events throughout the Wicked books. Check it out below. Some fascinating tidbits that I picked up looking at this are facts like Elphaba (or the Wicked Witch) was supposed to be thirty-eight when she was "killed" and her son only 14 years old when this happened?! What must that have been like for him? (HINT: that can be answered in Book 2).
Also, Liir (Elphaba's "son") was twenty-four when his daughter was born and Rain is around 7 or 8 when the fourth book begins. So, what happened in all that time from birth to book beginning? That can be answered in Book 4. It is truly fascinating to me as it gives a timeline for when these characters experienced these major life events. What did you learn from this chronology of events after reading it? Let me know in the comments below. Well, we are halfway through our celebration and for this halfway mark, I have created a word search puzzle with words from the Out of Oz book. Hope you enjoy it!
Another great feature inside this book is that we get to see more maps of Maguire's Oz world including a map of the town of Shiz and inside the Emerald City. I loved both maps for notable reasons. The map of Shiz allowed me to understand the places that are continually referenced within the text and how far one would have to go between places. Then, the map of the Emerald City is a rarity because we never really get to see what actually lies within the Emerald City to this detail. In Baum's world, it is stated that there is a palace and some merchants, but definitely not shown to this detail like the inclusion of Dirt Boulevard, which connects to the Vinkus side of Oz. Additionally, it should be noted that years ago, an Oz Historian, Jack Snow, illustrated his own Emerald City, but just with houses, people, and walkways, but no names to the neighborhoods or streets like the image below. So, check them out for yourself and let me know what you think! |