Dorothy finds herself thrusted from the familiarity of sepia-toned Kansas into the technicolour palette of a delightful world unbeknownst to her reality. This chapter is an abrupt introduction to a surreal land that sweeps away every vestige of reality as Dorothy wakes from her cyclone-tossed slumber. She is no longer in storm-ravaged Kansas; she is now in a marvellous land of captivating beauty, lush greens, brilliant flowers, and exotic birds -- an ethereal realm that can only be dreamt of in the imagination of a child.
She meets the Munchkins - residents of this magical land, although their size and status are distinctly different from what Dorothy is accustomed to. In their vibrant blue costumes and pointed hats, they seem almost comical, and yet, their significance in the narrative is far from trivial. As they approach Dorothy, they reveal a puzzling new reality - Dorothy is considered a noble sorceress, credited with killing the Wicked Witch of the East and freeing the land's inhabitants. It is the start of an unforeseen journey that will lead Dorothy through trials and tribulations, friendships and foes, in her quest to return to the grey familiarity of Kansas.
