The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

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Author Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Title The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #43936
Summary "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a classic children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on a young girl named Dorothy, who lives on the Kansas prairies and is whisked away to the magical Land of Oz by a cyclone. Dorothy embarks on an adventure to find her way back home, encountering unique characters along the way, such as the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, each seeking something from the elusive wizard, Oz. The opening of the novel introduces Dorothy's life in Kansas, her loving but weary aunt and uncle, and a perilous cyclone that transports her to Oz. There, she discovers that her house has accidentally killed the Wicked Witch of the East, freeing the Munchkin people. In her quest to return home, she learns that she must seek the Great Oz in the Emerald City. As she sets off along the Yellow Brick Road, she meets the Scarecrow, who wishes for brains, and the Tin Woodman, who longs for a heart, highlighting key themes of friendship, courage, and the quest for self-discovery. With a blend of adventure and whimsy, this opening sets the stage for a journey filled with fantastical encounters and valuable life lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Oz (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fantasy literature
Subject Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Home -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Good and evil -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dreams -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Gale, Dorothy (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cowardly Lion (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cyclones -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Scarecrow (Fictitious character from Baum) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Toto (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Witches -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Wizard of Oz (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Tin Woodman (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 55
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 31, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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