Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? by Avi is a good introduction to the literary mystery. Think of it as akin to The Bookman's Promise but for younger readers.

Here detectives are fraternal twins Becky and Toby. Becky has the bad luck of being accused of stealing a set rare books that had been set aside for the library sale: The Wizard of Oz, The Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan, and Through the Looking Glass.

While The Wizard of Oz is the impetus for the mystery, the heart and soul of the mystery is hidden away in Lewis Carroll's works. Avi walks the reader through the key points of each of the missing novels but a basic understanding of the books will make the mystery all the more enjoyable.

Do you know who stole the Wizard of Oz? This story drives you through mystery and excitement. When Becky is accused of stealing the Wizard of Oz book from the library she is determined to find the real robber. With the help of her twin brother Toby, Becky is driven through man obstacles to find the real culprit.
I believe Avi wrote this book to all kid's and grown up's to always go for their goals and never stop. As Toby said, "What if nobody comes"? "Then we will wait as long as we have too". Proving to always go for your dreams not caring for what another person says. I recommend this book to all mystery lovers. Or to people who want to read a good book that makes you wonder.

This is a very intriguing and exciting story. It is a mystery book that keeps you guessing who actually stole the book. I would definetly recommend it!

The main characters are Toby and his sister Becky. Becky was framed for stealing five books, The Wizard of Oz, Wind in the willows, Treasure Island, Winnie the Pooh, and The Other Side of the Mirror. I would rate this book an 8 because of the adventure and it was funny. Becky and Toby ask people about the missing books and then they read the books then they find clues about the books and the last clue pointed to the library. Then after the library closed they went in there and hid. One person they talked to was Mrs. Celestin. At the library they caught her trying to steal the last book.

In Who Stole The Wizard Of Oz Becky is in trouble! The Checkertown libririan has accused her of stealing a rare childrens book, The Wizared Of OZ. Becky has to clear her name, but the only is by tracking down the real culprit.
With the help of her twin brother, she investigates a string of bizare crimes in that town-including the dissapearance of four other children's books.
The twins soon find clues in the stories themselves that point the way to a secret treasure.
Want to know what happens in the end? Can they figure out the treasure map before the thief does? Who knows I guess you will have to read the book to find out.