tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post3227898006495106691..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: The Classics - Opening Lines: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumSharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-52033218087326592012015-11-04T12:31:56.611-08:002015-11-04T12:31:56.611-08:00Isn't it sad how often the author's name g...Isn't it sad how often the author's name gets lost over time? I was glad to learn his name too :) I'm sure his heirs are proud.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-68577219118890721692015-11-04T12:30:08.754-08:002015-11-04T12:30:08.754-08:00I know, I know. It's as American as apple pie....I know, I know. It's as American as apple pie. Has anyone not seen or read?Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-53089531808376150342015-11-04T12:28:13.864-08:002015-11-04T12:28:13.864-08:00Ooh....thanks for the reminder of another great bo...Ooh....thanks for the reminder of another great book. ~Sigh~The list is endless :)Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-75043934267825311622015-11-04T03:08:14.133-08:002015-11-04T03:08:14.133-08:00I didn't even know the author of the book. But...I didn't even know the author of the book. But they are lovely opening lines evocative of great space, a small child living with those who were not her parents .. Thanks Sharon!<br />Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-52685494675119718642015-11-02T11:53:27.366-08:002015-11-02T11:53:27.366-08:00Such a wonderful book and a great movie to followSuch a wonderful book and a great movie to followBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-86217545805683229352015-11-02T08:25:01.266-08:002015-11-02T08:25:01.266-08:00It's one of those books that is never forgotte...It's one of those books that is never forgotten. Along with Anne of Green Gables and a number of other books at the library, it was ALWAYS checked out. All copies of it!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-10193313117988577722015-11-02T08:02:42.747-08:002015-11-02T08:02:42.747-08:00This story is forever embedded in my childhood. I ...This story is forever embedded in my childhood. I can't believe I never read the book! I'm going online right now to order a copy....first to read and second to send to my granddaughter.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-52514599229282300282015-11-02T07:57:18.959-08:002015-11-02T07:57:18.959-08:00Yeah, kind of wondered.... but loved the comment t...Yeah, kind of wondered.... but loved the comment that followed!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-83448538052001555282015-11-02T07:55:56.663-08:002015-11-02T07:55:56.663-08:00That's a great observation. I grew up watching...That's a great observation. I grew up watching the movie with Judy Garland every fall. No wonder I loved it so. I'm buying this for my granddaughter. Thanks!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-9813765541452195322015-11-02T03:43:33.547-08:002015-11-02T03:43:33.547-08:00Who could not forget the opening lines, the many t...Who could not forget the opening lines, the many times that film has been on TV.<br />Good post.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-62752718372428300402015-11-02T00:14:36.647-08:002015-11-02T00:14:36.647-08:00Sorry about the gibberish, not sure what happened ...Sorry about the gibberish, not sure what happened there.Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-57940011777342181582015-11-02T00:13:54.135-08:002015-11-02T00:13:54.135-08:00{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252
{\fonttbl\f0\fnil\fcharset...{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252<br />{\fonttbl\f0\fnil\fcharset0 ArialMT;}<br />{\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;\red34\green34\blue34;\red255\green255\blue255;}<br />\deftab720<br />\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0<br /><br />\f0\fs26 \cf2 \cb3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0<br />\outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 A wonderful book, a classic tale with a strong heroine - in fact, all the women in this novel are strong, whether they are good or villains. And written back in 1899! And a story Americans can be proud of. I read it when I was eight and loved it then as I do now.}Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.com