What I Remember Wednesday Book Review: Patchwork Girl

I haven’t read all of the Oz books, but The Patchwork girl is one I that I have and loved.  I still remember buying it in Books and Company when I was a kid; I even remember where it was located in the store.  A Pretty hardback associated with two books I loved (Wizard of Oz and Return to Oz), I couldn’t resist this one either.

What I remember about it is an old lady with no kids is lonely and decides to make a child for herself out of patchwork quilts she has and brings her to life (similar magic to how the scarecrow is alive.)  One day the Patchwork girl decides she doesn’t want to stay at home, but wants to have an adventure.  So in true Oz style she sets off down the road, collects a couple odd characters along the way, and meets the tin man and scarecrow and other familiar friends from previous book.

Other than that I can’t remember much.  I don’t remember what the main goal was or what problem they solved, but I do remember how much I really loved the book.  I think I love Oz because not-normal is normal there.  It’s a place where everyone is quirky in their own way and that’s a good thing.

If you liked the Wizard of Oz you should definitely give this one a try.

So what’s a book that stands out in your memory from childhood? Tag it #WIRWBooks to join in or comment below.