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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Chapter 16: The Magic Art of the Great Humbug
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum — Chapter 16: The Magic Art of the Great Humbug
The Scarecrow sets off for the Throne Room, eager to collect the brains he has wanted all along. Dorothy and her companions wait anxiously while each friend in turn faces the Wizard, who must open up his head, his chest, and his own bag of tricks to grant their wishes.
Each friend leaves the Throne Room changed, and the results seem too good to question. Yet the Wizard, alone at last by his window, admits a worry of his own. This chapter reveals the truth behind the great Oz and asks whether anyone can…
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