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Step into classic literature’s most famous magical realm and make choices to survive L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in this interactive adventure for kids ages 9–13.
You are Dorothy, the accidental adventurer. Swept away from your Kansas home by a deadly tornado, you land in the fantastical world of Oz—a place filled with witches, monsters, and talking animals. Every moment, your life is at risk. You must rely on courage, clever thinking, and the help of your unusual friends to survive dangers like angry trees, tiger-bears, and winged monkeys.
Adapted by award-winning author Ryan Jacobson with illustrations by Y. Shane Nitzsche, Can You Survive the Wonderful Wizard of Oz? turns the classic novel into an interactive chapter book for middle-grade readers. At key points, you choose the path and decide what happens next. With more than a dozen possible outcomes, every read is a new adventure. Do you have what it takes to follow the road of yellow brick—or will the journey lead to your doom?
Book Features
- Interactive Adventure: Every choice affects the story, with 12+ possible endings.
- Timely Fun: Oz is back in the spotlight—kids can dive into the classic story.
- Kid Appeal: Short chapters, nonstop action, and rereads keep even reluctant readers hooked.
- Classroom Friendly: Built-in discussion opportunities and activities, ideal for grades 3–7.
- Perfect Gift: A paperback that fits in stockings, gift baskets, and classroom libraries.
Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Interactive Classic Literature series. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive?
“Traveling is a way of bringing people out of their heads and into their hearts. In this book, Can You Survive the Wonderful Wizard of Oz?, author Ryan Jacobson has done just that. Through the characters of this rather philosophical classic, Ryan puts the reader in the driver’s seat on a hero’s journey down the paths of the yellow, orange, red, brick, gravel, or dirt road, allowing the reader to choose which to follow. While reading this book, I found myself both laughing and pondering the words of Glinda, the Good Witch: “You don’t need to be helped any longer. You’ve always had the power.” Our imaginations can literally take us anywhere, and this piece of Interactive literature allows one person to be both an active character and an entertained audience at the same time.”
—Amy Nelson, Lake Agassiz Regional Library Associate
“Ryan Jacobson sweeps you away on a vivid, imaginative, interactive adventure full of familiar characters. It’s the perfect introduction to Frank Baum’s timeless classic for both avid and reluctant readers.”
—Deb Mercier, author of The Empty Cabin
“Lions and tigers and bears, and so much more! Can You Survive the Wonderful Wizard of Oz? leads readers on a journey full of twists, turns, and surprises. Just when you think you’ve figured out the solution, the characters are met with a new challenge. You won’t want to put this book down until you figure out how to survive!”
—Kelly Dusosky, 4th grade teacher
Ryan Jacobson is an award-winning author and presenter. He has written more than 60 titles―from comic books to Choose Your Path adventures. Ryan prides himself on writing high-interest books for children and adults alike, so he can talk picture books in kindergarten, ghost stories in high school, and other fun stuff in between. His most popular titles include the Constellations Activity Book, Can You Survive the Call of the Wild?, and Eagle in the Sky.
Ryan greatly enjoys sharing his knowledge of writing and book publishing at schools and special events. When he isn’t working on books, Ryan likes to build LEGO sets, play board games, and try new restaurants. He lives in eastern Minnesota with his wife and two sons.