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The Wizard of Oz

By L. Frank Baum
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The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum follows the adventure of a young girl named Dorothy, who is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. Accompanied by her dog Toto and new friends—the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion—she journeys to find the Wizard, hoping he can help her return home. Along the way, they encounter challenges and discover the strength within themselves.
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You may find this book enchanting if you enjoy classic tales filled with adventure, fantasy, and memorable characters. It follows the remarkable journey of a young girl and her unique companions, each seeking something precious, and is perfect for those who delight in imaginative settings and timeless storytelling.

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The Wizard of Oz

When a tornado crashes through Kansas City, Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked far away, over the rainbow, to a strange land called Oz. How will they ever get home? And what is at the end of the yellow brick road? Plucky Dorothy and Toto embark on a magical adventure to search for the Wizard of Oz and along the way encounter new friends.

This enchanting tale has captivated generations of children and adults alike.

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This enchanting tale has captivated generations of children and adults alike.

The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick

When a tornado crashes through Kansas City, Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked far away, over the rainbow, to a strange land called Oz. How will they ever get home? And what is at the end of the yellow brick road? Plucky Dorothy and Toto embark on a magical adventure to search for the Wizard of Oz and along the way encounter new friends—the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion.

Includes exclusive material. In the Backstory, you can take the quiz and find out how much you really know about The Wizard of Oz!

Vintage Children's Classics is a twenty-first-century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

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L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz is lauded for its memorable characters like the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman, which have become iconic in children's literature. Critics appreciate its inventive and humorous storytelling, and its capacity to create a compelling, fantastical world that resonates with readers of all ages as a timeless fable. The narrative is also seen as a story of hope, with underlying themes suggesting that things may not always be as daunting as they initially appear.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099595854

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Children's Classics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 156g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

L. Frank Baum was born in New York in 1856. The Wizard of Oz, published in 1900, was based on a story he used to tell his own children. It became an international bestseller and was subsequently adapted into a stage play (1902) and a film starring Judy Garland (1939). Baum wrote thirteen further Oz books, alongside numerous other novels, short stories, scripts and poems. After his death in 1919, his publishers carried on producing Oz stories and didn't stop until 1963.

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