I am a huge fan of the Wizard of Oz and Mr. Baum, however, this is a very disappointing story. Just like in the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy again finds herself magically lost and again collects a motley crew of travel companions on her way to the Emerald City. Instead of the tin man, scarecrow and lion, this time it is the Shaggy Man, Button Bright and Polychrome, the rainbow's daughter. Unfortunately, with the exception of Button Bright, who's dumb innocence is endearing, these characters are not developed enough to compete with the likes of the scarecrow, tin man and lion. Neither are their adventures. Baum actually doesn't take them on any adventures, he simply has them walking down a road on the way to Oz and meeting increasingly crazy characters along the way, some so crazy it's not wondrous and fantastical, it's simply ridiculous. Despite my disappointment with this story, I still marvel at how a children's book written over 100 years ago is still pertinent and modern today, now that is truly amazing!