The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum

Apr 2020 · Graphic Arts Books

About this eBook

When a wild tornado hits Dorothy’s home in Kansas, she and her sidekick pup, Toto, wake up a very long way from home. Suddenly in a new and mysterious land, Dorothy and Toto must find their way through the enchanted land of Oz with the hopes of making it to the famous Emerald City. There, it is rumored that the magical Wizard of Oz is the only one who can grant them their wish of returning home.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has become one of the most well-known American stories of our time, inspiring its many readers that there is indeed, “no place like home.” Throughout her adventure, Dorothy meets a cast of unlikely characters to accompany her—a naive scarecrow, a heartless tinman, and a cowardly lion--as well as teach important lessons.. Despite her new friends’ shortcomings, Dorothy learns that she must cast aside her differences and work with them to reach the Emerald City and find Oz. Though the road is winding and uncertain, Dorothy’s only hope is to trust her new friends and follow the path before them.

About the author

Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was a beloved American author known for his children’s books. Most notably, Baum authored The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He went on to write fourteen titles in the Oz series along with forty-one additional novels and an enormous collection of other works including over 200 poems. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was eventually adapted into a screenplay in 1939 and became one of the cornerstones of American film. It has been widely regarded as one of the greatest films in cinema history.