Washington Wizards

-1- The Transformation I had a dream about turning into an animal the night before it all happened. The day before, my friend (Charley) and I had an encounter with The Wizard of Thepville. We destroyed him in a game of cards him and totally rubbed it in. He told us some sort of riddle like," You shall become thy goat and thy chicken, for then at first light you shall be transformed". Being the cool guy I am, I just said," pshhhh, whatever". And here I am the next morning with…

. Walking in leading the two reindeer Pete said. “Here we are now what?” “These boots go on the hoof of Comet,” The wizard said, handing Pete four of the boots. “You will note they remarked for the hoof the fit.” Handing the reindeer reigns to one of the helpers, Pete takes the boots looking to see where they go. Sly and one of the elves puts the boots on Dancer while Pet and a helper fit Comet with his. Let’s let them walk around the barn to see how they will take to something being on…

While he drove, Uncle Vernon complained to Aunt Petunia. He liked to complain about things: people at work, Harry, the council, Harry, the bank, and Harry were just a few of his favorite subjects. This morning, it was motorcycles. ". . . roaring along like maniacs, the young hoodlums," he said, as a motorcycle overtook them. "I had a dream about a motorcycle," said Harry, remembering suddenly. "It was flying." Uncle Vernon nearly crashed into the car in front. He turned right around in his…

My breath was coming in heavy outbursts. All I remember was running and then suddenly, I tripped. It felt like I was falling for longer than it should have taken me to hit the ground. Thump! My head hit the ground and everything went black. When I woke up I couldn’t move my hands because they were tied behind my back with rope. I could feel the rope burning into my wrists as I struggled to be free. I could feel the coolness of the wall against my back. Suddenly, I heard a flick and everything…

Camelot and the Wizard from the North I wake up to a chilly breeze. I get up and check the window. Suddenly, a gust carrying at least two feet of snow onto my face. I am completely awake now, like someone just zapped me with a lightning spell. I shake off the snow, figuring that one of my friends played a trick on me by casting a blizzard into my room. I look out the window to see who did it, but instead I see the large city of Camelot covered with ice as blue as the sky usually is, and the…

Kelly Ngo Professor Kevin Sverduk Kinesiology 332 8 October 2015 Forty Million Dollar Slaves By William C. Rhoden Sports has become a big part in our society, but also our everyday lives. For some, sports is what represents them. Sports is what allows some individuals to express their talents and showcase their strengths. Jackie Robinson, Muhammed Ali, and Althea Gibson are all legends of the sports industry. But they were more than just athletes; they are also pioneers. In William C. Rhoden’s…

by its cover. Although, in the case of Frank Baum 's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, you shouldn 't judge a book by it 's target audience. In the introduction, Baum stated that his book was “...written solely to pleasure children of today”. (Baum 1900) This statement is the core of Quentin Taylor 's argument in his article, Money and Politics in the Land of Oz. In his article Taylor concludes, that when it comes to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, there is more to the story than meets the eye. Many of…

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a modern fairy tale novel written by L. Frank Baum and published in 1900. It’s the best-selling children’s story of the 1900 Christmas season. The book had an impact on American culture through the adaptations, popular culture, and readers’ reactions to the book. Ultimately, the book changed the country because of its powerful influence on American popular culture. In fact, the book was adapted into two films and a play. The first film…

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book has countless differences compared to the movie. To name all of them would take hours. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a children’s novel written by L. Frank Baum with illustrations by W.W. Denslow. The book, released in May of 1900, has been reprinted numerous times but often under the name The Wizard of Oz, which is the name of the 1902 Broadway musical and the popular 1939 film adaptation. Some people prefer the book, while others would rather see the movie; it…

Even though The Wizard of Oz made its debut in 1939, critics today almost unanimously agree that it deserves its title of being one of the most influential films ever released. Audiences spanning across generations have celebrated its success for nearly eighty years, and Dorothy’s story continues to teach children valuable lessons regarding family and loyalty. Despite this long-lasting impact, The Wizard of Oz did not immediately gain fame upon release; in fact, only when it made its first…