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A collection of prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series

Long before Amy Gumm got swept away from a Kansas trailer park . . . Dorothy Gale received a package on the night of her 16th birthday: a pair of red high-heeled shoes. Dear Dorothy, the note read. I thought about silver to match the ones you lost, but in the end I decided that red was more your color. I think you know what to do with them.

And with a knock of her heels, Dorothy returned to the magical land that made her a star–and Oz would never be the same again.

This bind-up of three prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series follows Dorothy Gale as she transforms from good girl to Wicked Witch. Kiss the land where troubles melt like lemon drops goodbye. Here there’s danger around every corner, and magical shoes won’t be able to save you.

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Dorothy Must Die Stories Audiobook Narrator

Andi Arndt is the narrator of Dorothy Must Die Stories audiobook that was written by Danielle Paige

Danielle Paige is a graduate of Columbia University and the author of the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series. Before turning to young adult literature, she worked in the television industry, where she received a Writers Guild of America Award and was nominated for several Daytime Emmys. She currently lives in New York City.

About the Author(s) of Dorothy Must Die Stories

Danielle Paige is the author of Dorothy Must Die Stories

Dorothy Must Die Stories Full Details

Narrator Andi Arndt
Length 10 hours 41 minutes
Author Danielle Paige
Category
Publisher HarperCollins
Release date May 12, 2015
ISBN 9780062422880

Subjects

The publisher of the Dorothy Must Die Stories is HarperCollins. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Fantasy, General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION

Additional info

The publisher of the Dorothy Must Die Stories is HarperCollins. The imprint is HarperCollins. It is supplied by HarperCollins. The ISBN-13 is 9780062422880.

Global Availability

This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Jamie

July 16, 2022

Three short stories that take place leading up to the events in Dorthy Must Die. Overall I really liked them. While giving some insight into characters and situations I don't feel it spoiled anything. in fact it sometimes added more questions to my arsenal. NO PLACE LIKE OZ -Wow. I felt this ties in nicely to the original story. The main differences is that I felt Oz is a bit more fantastical here (flaming toast, prebuttered, cooked corn still on the stalks, etc) and that Dorothy seems a bit conceited and selfish even from the beginning. The setting when she was in Kansas did feel a bit modern though.Danielle Paige does a great job with references from the original book. She bases is more on the books than the movies since the ending is fairly different. Going from the original story to this is a fairly smooth transaction.The questioning of Ozma and missing Glinda was a great idea and the way it plays out is interesting. You really get a glimpse of how Dorothy changes from the sweet girl who first journeyed the Yellow Brick Road to go home, the the wretched brat she is in Dorothy Must Die. Eager to read the next step in the prequel series!THE WITCH MUST BURN-This is Jellia's tale. Friend of Ozma, head servant for Dorothy. If you have not read Dorothy Must Die, I highly suggest reading that before this book. Spoilers ahead if you have not read the first book yet. You have been warned....This book has me really really bad for Jellia, especially after what happens to her in Dorothy Must Die. Although this story dies give us greater insight into who what role she really plays in the story.Glinda sees something special about Jellia so takes her for a short time to help in her palace. And to that I just want to say "EWW!" Apparently Glinda does not understand that there is a concept for too much pink. On the surface, Glinda just wants a maid but her intentions are much darker in how to use Jellia.One of the servants working for Glinda shocked me. Yet also confused me on the timelines a bit. Overall an interesting side is shown of certain characters. And we get a better sample of Jellia's ability with Nail Art. I would love it if she would do my nails! Secrets are unveiled and I wonder what part might take in the main storyline. THE WIZARD RETURNS- Are you ready to learn the truth behind the wizard? It's not pretty. We all though he was just a phony but he was also a jerk (to put it kindly)! Now with no memory he has the chance to set things right. He is given three trials to determine his true character.This is one of those stories I can't say too much without giving things away. It does answer some things from Dorothy Must Die but also raises others. I am very curious to see how it all ties into the next couple books.2022-Audiobook. I love how they got 3 different narrators, one for each story for this. Makes a HUGE difference. Granted it doesn't touch full-cast but it is progress. Time doesn't work strangely just between Oz and Kansas, it works strangely in Oz period after reading this. I want a timeline! How long did Dorothy rule? And the wizard? The second story really had me so sad for what happened to Jellia in Dorothy Must Die. This added so much depth to her character in particular, and yet it also felt a little too late. I am most grateful for the first story of Dorothy's fall. I feel this one is rather crucial to the story.

Ashley

February 04, 2017

I'm always a bit wary of novellas as they're usually either a big hit or a big miss for me. I'm glad to say that these were most definitely a huge hit for me! I loved getting to see the behind the scenes/prequel stuff that I always wanted to know more about while reading the original series. Each novella showed a different character and told their story from before the original series and I just ate it up! I really enjoyed each novella and honestly have zero complaints about any of them. I loved each of them for different reasons and thought they each really made a great addition to the series. And now I'm really looking forward to starting the second volume of novellas!

Donita

June 07, 2015

I might be a little bias.. Because I just love this series.. :)There's no Place like home:Except from what happened to Oz, I keep asking myself while reading Dorothy Must Die..*What happened to Dorothy really?*How did she become evil from being a nice and kind girl she was?*How did she manage to return to Oz? and*Why did she return at all when all she wanted to do was to go home, back from Kansas, when she was still at Oz? *What happen to her after she returned from Kansas? All of those question were answered in there's no place like home, told in the POV of Dorothy herself. Her life in Kansas after returning back from Oz, has never been the same. People was happy she came back, Ofcourse she was happy to be with her Aunt and Uncle. In fact, she was so thrilled she told them all of her adventure in Oz. Guess what? They thought she hit her head and had a fanciful dream. Yeah, it's not everyday you get to hear this kind of fantasy.When she got the chance to return to Oz, she gratefully accepts it. I mean, it was all she ever wanted after returning to Kansas, why hesitate? The girl realizes that something wrong is happening to her, she has learn how to be rude to her own uncle and auntie and she keeps wanting so much more. "I had gotten exactly what I had wanted, and still it wasn't enough. I had wanted. And now I wanted more" Yeah, disturbing. After all the encounter she had with the wicked. "I certainly try not to be wicked (After my experience with Wickedness)." Well you have to try HARDER girl. Obviously, she wasn't able to get over the wickedness, thus the Dorothy Must Die book occured. The witch must Burn:This part was told in the POV of Jellia. The head maid we all met from Dorothy Must Die. I feel a little bad about the girl ofcourse after what happen to her in the first book, but I honestly find her story a little bit boring, this is actually my least story in this collection. But the fun part is when I get to read about Nox in this story so I guess, I am good.The Wizard Returns:We get glimpses of the Wizard from the Dorothy Must Die. But we didn't really know what happens to him when the scarecrow takes over the palace. Everyone thought he return to the "Other Place" but how did he manage to return to Oz, when things are turning into ruins? Yep, he got help. This is the part of the book where the Wizard has his own adventure while Dorothy is in her peak of her Reign. I honestly find this story more entertaining than The witch must Burn story. I find the Wizard's story more intriguing.This book certainly make me want to pick up The Wicked will Rise the soonest. This book is not required to read to understand the story of Dorothy Must Die. But it will certainly help answer your questions, because it did answer mine..

Deanie

January 10, 2021

In Dorothy Must Die, we see very different versions of the Oz characters we known and love, and there's a lot of confusion and ambiguity around it. This collection of prequel novellas provides some much needed clarity. How did Dorothy Gale turn into an evil queen? Is she really evil, or is someone else behind it? Is Glinda a good witch or a bad witch? What happened to the Wizard when he left Oz? And what, exactly, is up with this Revolutionary Order of the Wicked? Lots of questions... and thankfully this book has lots of (entertaining) answers. It's a great addition to the Dorothy Must Die series.

Vivian Chen (Vivian's Book Pavilion)

October 27, 2016

This is post originally on Vivian's Book Pavilion I’m finally reading this book!!!! I’ve wanted to read it after I finished The Wicked Will Rise and Yellow Brick War…and now…I finish it!!!! Congratulation to me!!! I’m now moving toward the second book of Dorothy Must Die Stories!!! By the way…huge announcement—I complete my Goodreads Reading Challenge!!!! 100 books complete!!!! Yeah!!!! More to go on now!!! Now…Dorothy Must Die Stories contains three short stories before Amy Gunn arrived Oz: No Place Like Oz, The Witch Must Burn, and The Wizard Return. I personally like The Witch Must Burn the most, I think it’s interesting…and no spoil little Dorothy. No Place Like Oz So…at first, we can see what’s the life Dorothy used to live, and what happen after she went back to Kansas. You know…Danielle Paige really created an unpleasant Dorothy, spoil little girl. When she was back in Kansas, she kept complaining about everything, literally EVERYTHING. She was unhappy about her presents, her classmates, her life…and so on. Please, although I had some sympathy for you different life in Kansas, but that’s what you choose! You’re supposed to know that! Besides, everyone knows no one will believe your story, normal people. (Although…I’m not normal…so I might be an exception.) So come on and shut up! That’s…what I think whenever there was Dorothy Gale. However, even I hate her attitude and her behavior, I did love the part that she discovered her magic, that’s why I’d gave this novella 3.5 stars or 4. It’s quite an interesting journey for us and for Dorothy, and I almost scream during the last part, it’s so sad!!!! Poor aunt and uncle. The magic belonged to me. Sorry, didn’t you hear what Ozma said? Magic will corrupt you! But…to be honest, the magic that corrupt Dorothy was the best part of all. I know, I’m insane. Trust me, you’ll be as sane as I am if you read it. I love who the shoes affect Dorothy, unlike Amy’s Shoes, Dorothy’s red heel did great job at her…and beside, I’ve hate to say this, but it seems that Dorothy had a terrible taste. After she decided to make her own gown…or should I say…a mini skirt? That’s not appropriate for a banquet!!! Nevertheless, Dorothy just gotten insane with the read heel. The Witch Must Burn So this is the best novella in this book, I love it. And…there is Nox!!!!! How can I not like it? But I also remind the moment when Amy realized Jellia and Nox had a past. Yet…actually…nothing happened between Jellia and Noz!!! Or perhaps not in this novella…so Nox looks just as great as usual to me. I know, that’s not the point. So…how can I not love this book when spoil idiot Dorothy was gone, Jellia’s back, and Nox involved? Above all…The Revolutionary Order of the Wicked!!!!! Don’t you just love them? The Revolutionary Order of the Wicked. The only thing standing between Oz and its destruction. All characters we love in the original series of Dorothy Must Die came back in this novella, and this is a really great novella!!!! 4 stars definitely. I love how strong Jellia was and how she managed to survive in the castle, let along when she was sent to Glinda’s Palace for some wicked operation. That part is truly creepy, those machines and magic and schemes…Glinda was truly a devil with an angle skin. Her heart was rotten and black…not even the wicked witch can win her. Oh perhaps…only evil queen. But all in all, I enjoy this novella really much, and I’d love to read more about Jellia’s secret life in the palace after she went back to Emerald Palace, for the better Oz. maybe we can have more? Please? The Wizard Returns To be honest…I don’t find this novella so interesting. Not bad, but not interesting as well. We all know that the Wizard involved in some creepy scheme in Dorothy Must Die, but we never know why. I was only so shock that he had such an ending, that plot twist was the best. Yet, what made him do those decision? Although after reading this novella, I couldn’t connect this Wizard and that Wizard…yet it somehow solves some problem and brings more questions. By the way, Pete appeared in this novella as well…and in order not to spoil you, I’m not telling you what my reaction was when I saw him. Now, why did I say “more questions”? So in this novella, the Wizard lost all his memory, and tried to remember all. Yet, not without certain difficulties. However, after reading the ending, you might assume that the Wizard was about to be a good guy, I’m not telling you why, but yes, we could glimpse a little bit of goodness in him. Yet, when I was reading Dorothy Must Die series, I always assumed that the Wizard wasn’t a nice person. He wasn’t as wicked as Dorothy or her friends, however he definitely served his own good. So…that’s why I didn’t really enjoy this novella, since it gave me more questions, and the trials of Wizard weren’t really exciting as well. There were just…normal.

Dan

March 01, 2021

** spoiler alert ** The stories are good. How Dorothy twist her sweet personality into a greedy brat. It was also a sad story and how darkness consume her mind. The Witch Must Burn was really interesting and good. After reading The Wizard Returns made you understand on what side he is actually is and how despicable the character is like Dorothy... or worst.

Ayda

April 04, 2020

There are 3 stories in this book:1) No Place Like Oz2) The Witch Must Burn3) The Wizard ReturnsAll 3 stories are from Dorothy, Jellia and the Wizard's point of view respectively. As I never read Dorothy Must Die before, by reading this, I hope it can prepare me more when I finally do read it.This book has been a fast read for me. Overall, it is an interesting one.

Emily

October 15, 2017

Second readI loved this book a lot more than the first time around. I had a lot more appreciation for the characters and their backstories. Need to get a move on into the next story!First readfinished this book late lat night and I have to say that I didnt enjoy it as much as I hoped I would. The only story I really loved was The Witch Must Burn and the rest were to long and a bit boring in my opinion..

Charon

July 15, 2015

And this book is a bind up of the most recent Dorothy Must Die novellas that take place before the events of the first book.My rating on each novella:No Place Like Oz: 5 starsThe Witch Must Burn: 4.5 starsThe Wizard Returns: 3 starsOverall a good read and at least we get to witness Dorothy's road to corruption which was nice.

Evelyn

October 09, 2021

Reseña completa en Books FDDorothy Must Die: Stories Vol. 1, en general ha sido interesante ver y conocer más estos personajes, conocerlos antes de lo que sucede en la primera novela y así poder entenderlos o justificarlos de alguna manera. En el caso de Dorothy (#0.1 No Place Like Oz) y del Mago (0.3 The Wizard Returns), los humanizó un poco más Danielle y verlos de esta manera cambia mucho la visión que tenemos de ellos antes de que se “corrompieran” y en el caso de Jellia (# 0.2 The Witch Must Burn) conocerla realmente, incluso cosas que ella desconocía de sí misma y en ese descubrimiento conocer detalles que nadie más tenía sobre otros personajes. Con una pluma ligera y fluida he disfrutado leer estas historias y sinceramente creo que complementan muy bien lo leído e incluso me atrevo a decir que son un poquito mejor que las novelas extensas.

Krystal

July 19, 2019

** spoiler alert ** Some people don't read the books in between the main novels, I being one of them, but I decided to read this 3 set that was set before Dorothy Must Die. I'm so glad I did. It really should either be the series' first book, or a part of the regular series, because it explains soooo much. The first part tells us how Dorothy got back to Oz. She was fine, normal, sweet. But she was wearing the ruby slippers and they were corrupting her. Glenda was corrupting her. We learn all this and we learn why Dorothy turns the way she does. The second part is told by the maid turned rebel. I was practically screaming, You die, you die!!! the entire time, knowing she does in Dorothy Must Die, and how. The last part is told by the wizard and we learn how he becomes a part of the rebellion as well, but he's also in it for himself. Overall, this was a great way to start the series and if you don't read this, you miss out on a lot.

Travis

October 25, 2018

Review: Dorothy Must Die is one of my favorite series of all time, and I’m shocked it took me so long to get to these stories! I really loved the first 2 stories in this collection but did not care to much about the one with the wizard. If you are a fan of the series I highly recommend you reading these stories!

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