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The Wizard of Oz

By L. Frank Baum
Series: Puffin Classics
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Dorothy, caught in a tornado, is swept from Kansas to the magical land of Oz. To find her way home, she follows the yellow brick road to the Emerald City seeking the enigmatic Wizard of Oz. Along her journey, she is joined by the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, each with their own wishes. Their enchanting adventure is filled with friendship and courage.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This timeless tale is perfect for children and families, as well as anyone who enjoys classic fantasy stories with heart and imagination.

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Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz.

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Rediscover the Puffin Classics – the world's favourite stories.

Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home, Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.

With a charming introduction by award-winning Cornelia Funke, The Wizard of Oz is one of the twenty wonderful classics being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2015.

Series: Puffin Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141321028

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 March 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin Classics

Illustration: b & w line

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Cornelia Funke

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 224

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction L. Frank Baum L. Frank Baum Penguin Books Series: Puffin Classics

About the Author

Frank L. Baum (1856-1919) was born in New York. He enjoyed making up stories, particularly for his own children. The Wizard of Oz, based on their favourite bedtime story about a land of Oz, was published in 1900 and it immediately became a huge international success. He wrote several sequels and numerous other kinds of books under a pseudonym.

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