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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By L. Frank Baum
Series: Arcturus Deluxe Children's Classics
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This beautiful hardback gift edition presents L. Frank Baum's classic children's story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring classic full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges. Follow Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, as they are whisked away by a tornado from her home in Kansas to... Read More
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This beautiful hardback gift edition presents L. Frank Baum's classic children's story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring classic full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges.

Follow Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, as they are whisked away by a tornado from her home in Kansas to the magical world of Oz. As they make their way along the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, they encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, including the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, the Wicked Witch of the West, and, of course, the mysterious Wizard of Oz himself.

This covetable gift edition with stencilled page edges and 25 original, full-page illustrations by Victor Tavares makes a wonderful collectible for readers of all ages.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Deluxe Children's Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic children's literature, beautifully presented with full-colour illustrations, stencilled page-edges, and decorative endpapers. Together, they make a wonderful entryway into these best-loved classics that children can treasure forever.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398841420

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Hardback

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Victor Tavares

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 864g

Pages: 256

Collections

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

About the Author

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best-known for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Victor Tavares is a self-taught digital artist from Brazil. He has over 15 years of experience in bringing stories and ideas to life for children. His projects include fairy tales, classics, picture books, and non-fiction.

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