Illustrated Edition – Includes enchanting illustrations, a detailed summary, an insightful author biography, and a complete characters list.L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a beloved children’s classic that has captivated generations of readers with its magical journey through the Land of Oz. First published in 1900, the story follows young Dorothy Gale, who is swept away by a cyclone to a fantastical world where she befriends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. Together, they embark on an unforgettable adventure to meet the mysterious Wizard, each seeking something their heart desires most. This illustrated edition brings Baum’s enchanting world to life with vivid artwork that enhances the timeless tale. In addition, it features a clear summary of the story, a biography of L. Frank Baum, and a comprehensive characters list, making it a perfect edition for both young readers and collectors. A delightful blend of fantasy, imagination, and moral lessons, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz remains one of the most cherished works in children’s literature and a must-have for every library.
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also wrote under the name Edith Van Dyne, Floyd Akers, Schuyler Staunton, John Estes Cooke, Suzanne Metcalf, Laura Bancroft, Louis F. Baum, Capt. Hugh Fitzgerald Lyman Frank Baum was an American author, actor, and independent filmmaker best known as the creator, along with illustrator W. W. Denslow, of one of the most popular books in American children's literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, better known today as simply The Wizard of Oz. He wrote thirteen sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and a plethora of other works (55 novels in total, 82 short stories, over 200 poems, an unknown number of scripts, and many miscellaneous writings), and made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen.
