In the classic novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, one of the most memorable scenes is when the house falls on the Wicked Witch of the East. This event marks the beginning of Dorothy's journey in the Land of Oz and sets the stage for her interactions with various characters. The story starts with Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas, being caught in a tornado while she is inside her aunt and uncle's house. The tornado transports her and the house to the magical Land of Oz, where it promptly lands on top of the Wicked Witch of the East. This unexpected occurrence leads to the death of the witch, freeing the Munchkins from her tyranny.
When Willa's upside-down magic rains, it pours. Clouds form under ceilings. Classrooms get flooded. Umbrellas must always be nearby, just in case Willa has an outburst.
And when she flunks out of her own father s magic academy, Nory s forced to enter public school, where she meets a group of kids whose magic is, well, different. And while Bax does have the unfortunate magical condition of turning into a stone, he swears he has nothing to do with some of the rocky magic that s been causing a string of Dunwiddle disasters.
This unexpected occurrence leads to the death of the witch, freeing the Munchkins from her tyranny. As the house crashes down, Dorothy steps out and finds herself in a strange land, surrounded by the Munchkins who celebrate their newfound freedom. The Good Witch of the North, who is greatly pleased with Dorothy's arrival, advises her to take the witch's silver slippers as a token of protection and guidance.
Upside-Down Magic Series
From Emily Jenkins, Sarah Mlynowski, and Lauren Myracle comes the New York Times bestselling series about a group of magical kids who set out to prove that life on the other side of ordinary has its charms. Coming to the Disney Channel in summer 2020!
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Crazy magic causes trouble for the Upside-Down Magic kids. Who's to blame?
Upside-Down Magic
It’s never easy when your magic goes wonky. For Nory, this means that instead of being able to turn into a dragon or a ktiten, she turns into both of them at the same time -- a dritten.
For Elliott, the simple act of conjuring fire from his fingertips turns into a fully frozen failure.
For Andres, wonky magic means he's always floating in the air, bouncing off the walls, or sitting on the ceiling.
For Bax, a bad moment of magic will turn him into a . actually, he'd rather not talk about that.
Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax are just four of the students in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class. In their classroom, lessons are unconventional, students are unpredictable, and magic has a tendency to turn wonky at the worst possible moments.
Because it's always amazing, the trouble a little wonky magic can cause.
Upside-Down Magic: Sticks and Stones
Strange things are happening at Dunwiddle Magic School – and the Upside-Down Magic class is getting blamed!
Yes, Marigold did shrink Lacey Clench to the size of a mouse. But that was an accident. And, yes, most people weren’t prepared for Nory to transform into a squippy (that’s half squid, half puppy) – but it’s not like Nory meant to mix up paws and tentacles. And while Bax does have the unfortunate magical condition of turning into a stone, he swears he has nothing to do with some of the rocky magic that’s been causing a string of Dunwiddle disasters.
When things gets messy, it’s easy to point your finger at the kids with the messiest magic. But the Upside-Down Magic students aren’t going to let themselves be blamed. Instead, they’re going to find out what’s really going on – and get their school back on track before something really wacky happens.
Upside-Down Magic: Showing Off
Upside-Down Magic is shaking up the Dunwiddle Magic School talent show! When the Show Off contest puts Nory, Pepper, Bax and their Upside-Down Magic friends up against the Sparkies, things might get really, really messy.
Will Pepper fierce all the animals during the performance?
Will Nory turn into a flamingo-kitten?
Will Bax turn into a swivel chair?
Can Eliott unfreeze his guitar?
It’s a rock-and-roll comedy adventure.
Upside-Down Magic: Dragon Overnight
The kids in Upside-down Magic have always felt a little unusual at school -- and now they're heading out into the wild!
Nory Horace can turn herself into a kitten. But sometimes she adds a bit of dragon and well, accidentally turns into a dritten. Oops? Her friend Andres Padillo can fly high. but then he can't fly back down again.
Nory and Andres are in an Upside-down Magic class with other kids who have unusual magic. Now they're off on their first-ever overnight field trip! At Dragon Haven, Nory, Andres and their UDM classmates get to swim with dragons, fly with dragons, and feed dragons. there's even a Hatchery, where they might get to see a newborn dragon.
There's only one downer. The UDM kids aren't the only ones visiting Dragon Haven. There are other students there, too. Students from another school. Students with typical magic. Dragon rescue, bonfires, and pajama breakfasts won't be nearly as fun with a bunch of snooty strangers.
Unless. maybe everything isn't as bad as it first seems. Thrown together with kids who are probably enemies, but might be friends, the UDM kids dive into their topsy-turviest adventure yet.
Upside-Down Magic: Weather or Not
When Willa's upside-down magic rains, it pours. Clouds form under ceilings. Classrooms get flooded. Umbrellas must always be nearby, just in case Willa has an outburst.
Willa hates being the source of such sogginess. Even worse, the more she rains, the badder she feels . . . and the badder she feels, the more she rains.
All the storminess is threatening to drown her good grades and flood all her friendships. Is there any way to use magic to make the clouds disappear? Or is the storm of the century on its way?
Upside-Down Magic: The Big Shrink
Book six in the New York Times bestselling series Upside-down Magic, co-written with Lauren Myracle and Sarah Mlywnoski.
Marigold Ramos can magically make things small - sometimes very, very small. The only problem? She can't figure out how to make them big again.
Maybe a new tutor can help Marigold manage her magic. And maybe her magic will come in handy as she and her friends in the Upside-Down Magic class band together to protest a new rule by their principal, a super unfair rule that bans them from bringing their amazing new toy dragons to school.
But when Marigold starts shrinking her friends and the class bunny, it's a humongous problem! It's time to figure out how Marigold and her friends can make a big statement. without disappearing entirely!
Strange things are happening at Dunwiddle Magic School – and the Upside-Down Magic class is getting blamed!
The house falling on the witch also establishes Dorothy as a heroine and propels her into the spotlight throughout her journey. She becomes known as "the girl who killed the Wicked Witch of the East," which leads her to meet the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, who all believe she possesses great magical powers. This belief creates a sense of expectation and hope among the characters, as they look up to her to solve their problems and fulfill their desires. Additionally, the event symbolizes the beginning of Dorothy's quest to find a way back home to Kansas. The Good Witch of the North advises Dorothy to seek the help of the powerful Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City, who may have the ability to send her back. The house falling on the witch serves as a catalyst for Dorothy's adventures, leading her to encounter various challenges and meet new friends along the way. Overall, the house falling on the Wicked Witch of the East in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is a significant moment that sets the stage for the entire story. It introduces Dorothy to the Land of Oz, establishes her as a protagonist, and sparks her journey to find her way back home while also bringing hope and freedom to the Munchkins..
Reviews for "The Wizard of Oz House: A Symbol of Good Triumphant over Evil"
1. John - 1 star - I have never been more disappointed by a movie in my life. "Wizard of oz house falls on wotch" is a complete mess from start to finish. The storyline is confusing and lacks any depth, the acting is subpar, and the special effects are laughable. I couldn't wait for it to end and I definitely do not recommend wasting your time or money on this film.
2. Sarah - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Wizard of oz house falls on wotch" but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The concept itself had potential, but the execution was poor. The characters felt one-dimensional and the dialogue was weak. Additionally, the pacing was off, making the movie feel disjointed and hard to follow. Overall, it was a disappointing experience.
3. Michael - 1 star - "Wizard of oz house falls on wotch" was a complete disaster. It's hard to believe that this film made it to the big screen. The acting was atrocious, with wooden performances from the entire cast. The plot was all over the place and had no coherence. The special effects were laughably bad and took away from any potential entertainment value. Save yourself the agony and skip this mess of a movie.
4. Emily - 2 stars - I had such high expectations for "Wizard of oz house falls on wotch," but unfortunately, it did not live up to them. The movie had a promising premise, but the execution was lacking. The pacing was slow and the plot felt disjointed. Additionally, the acting was mediocre at best, with very little character development. While the visual effects were decent, they couldn't make up for the overall disappointment of the film.
5. David - 1 star - "Wizard of oz house falls on wotch" is an absolute disaster. The storyline is convoluted and hard to follow, and the characters are incredibly unlikable. The acting is unconvincing, with forced dialogue and poor delivery. The film tries too hard to be clever, but ultimately falls flat. I cannot recommend this movie to anyone, as it was a complete waste of time and money.