The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Description

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a children's book by L. Frank Baum, first published in 1900. The first in the Oz series, the story follows a young girl named Dorothy, who lives in Kansas with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. One day, a tornado hits her farm and whisks her away to the magical land of Oz, where she sets out on a quest to find her way back home. Along the way, she befriends several characters, including a scarecrow, a tin woodman, and a cowardly lion, who join her on her journey. They encounter various obstacles, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who seeks revenge against Dorothy for killing her sister. Dorothy and her friends eventually reach the Emerald City, where they meet the Wizard of Oz and ask him to help them return home. However, they discover that the wizard is not all that he appears to be. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has become a beloved classic for both children and adults, and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other works of art. It is widely regarded as a timeless tale of friendship, courage, and the power of self-discovery.

№ 1 in The Oz Series.

This book has 39,606 words, 79 pages in the PDF version, and was originally published in 1900.

Production notes: This ebook of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published by Global Grey in 2019, and updated on the 10th April 2023. The artwork used for the cover is 'Rainbow' by Maurice Prendergast.