In the original novel, the shoes were silver. I suspect they were
changed in the movie so that they would make a greater impact in
technicolor, which was a novelty of the film. Lisa
Lisa Nocita, Library Media Specialist
Prairie Star Middle School
Leawood, KS
(913) 239-5631
ltnocita@bluevalleyk12.org
"One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the
shore for a very long time." Andre Gide
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From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Mary Ludwick
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:01 PM
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Subject: Characters from The Wizard of OZ
This site:
http://www.answers.com/topic/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-novel-2
says Dorothy's shoes were silver.
I have only heard of the ruby red slippers. I don't have a copy of the
book, but can anyone give me a clue as to why there is conflict in
information (beside the response that answers.com was wrong).
Mary Croix Ludwick, Librarian
Thomas Haley Elementary K-5
Irving ISD, Texas
mludwick@irvingisd.net
972-261-2500
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