| Author |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
| Illustrator |
Neill, John R. (John Rea), 1877-1943 |
| Title |
The Marvelous Land of Oz
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marvelous_Land_of_Oz
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| Summary |
"The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a fantasy novel written during the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1900s. The story serves as a sequel to "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and follows the adventures of a young boy named Tip and his whimsical creation, Jack Pumpkinhead, as they navigate the enchanting and sometimes perilous Land of Oz. At the start of the novel, we meet Tip, a boy living with an old woman named Mombi who practices questionable magic. Feeling trapped in her care, Tip decides to escape after learning that Mombi intends to transform him into a marble statue. He also creates Jack Pumpkinhead, a whimsical figure with a pumpkin for a head, to scare Mombi. However, when Mombi inadvertently brings Jack to life using a magical powder, Tip and Jack embark on a journey to seek the Scarecrow in the Emerald City—an adventure filled with amusing misunderstandings and the threat of an army of girls led by General Jinjur seeking to overthrow the Scarecrow. The opening chapters introduce readers to a world of wonder, mischief, and charm, setting the stage for a delightful tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Oz (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy literature
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Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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Magic -- Juvenile fiction
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Practical jokes -- Juvenile fiction
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Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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Queens -- Juvenile fiction
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Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
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Witches -- Juvenile fiction
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Women soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 1993 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 27, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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