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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a tale of a young girl named Dorothy who is swept away from her Kansas home by a cyclone to the magical Land of Oz. In her quest to return home, she embarks on a journey filled with enchanting landscapes and encounters with distinctive characters, including a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a Cowardly Lion, each seeking something they believe they lack. Their adventure unfolds as they navigate challenges and mysteries in pursuit of their desires.
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You might enjoy this classic tale if you love imaginative adventures filled with whimsical characters and fantastical lands. It blends themes of friendship, courage, and the search for one’s true strength, making it a timeless favourite for readers of all ages.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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. An abridged edition for young readers, with full-colour illustrations.

With full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen, this beautiful edition of one of the world's best-loved stories has been adapted for younger readers with simplified text and a child-friendly layout.

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It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation...

This edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been adapted for younger readers and features:
- Simplified Text
- A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers
- Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen.

An iconic classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a must-read for adults and children alike. 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. Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the 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.

A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories.

Series: Robert Ingpen Picture Book

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803380322

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 64

About the Author

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in the village of Chittenango, New York. His first children's book, a collection of nursery rhymes, was published in 1897, and he wrote many more books for children under his own name and various pseudonyms. He is best known for his books about the magical Land of Oz. The first,The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was published in 1900 and was an instant hit - followed by thirteen sequels. Baum was an unstoppable creative force, pouring his energy and fortunes into his writing and producing many theatrical and film adaptations of his works.Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia, and studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and he has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia.

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