The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

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Author Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Illustrator Denslow, W. W. (William Wallace), 1856-1915
Title The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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Summary "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas who is swept away by a cyclone to the magical land of Oz. To return home, she embarks on a journey to meet the great Wizard Oz, meeting various characters along the way who each seek something they believe they lack, such as brains, a heart, and courage. The enchanting and imaginative world promises themes of friendship, adventure, and self-discovery. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Dorothy and her simple life on the Kansas prairie, living with her Uncle Henry and Aunt Em. One day, a cyclone uproots her home, and when she awakens, she finds herself in the vibrant and unfamiliar land of Oz, where she inadvertently kills the Wicked Witch of the East. Grateful Munchkins celebrate her arrival as a hero, and she learns she must travel to the Emerald City to seek help from the Wizard Oz. Along her journey, she meets the Scarecrow, who desires brains; the Tin Woodman, needing a heart; and the Cowardly Lion, who seeks courage. Together, they navigate various challenges, illustrating themes of bravery, kindness, and the quest for self-improvement against the backdrop of Baum's whimsical and vivid creations. (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. 43936
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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