The Wizard of Oz (Puffin Classics)

ISBN: 0141341734

Author: Baum, L. Frank

Condition: New

An iconic classic, The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum is a must-read for adults and children alike. Follow the yellow brick road! Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure. Frank L. Baum (1856-1919) was born in New York. He enjoyed making up stories, particularly for his own children. The Wizard of Oz, based on their favourite bedtime story about a land of Oz, was published in 1900 and it immediately became a huge international success. He wrote several sequels and numerous other kinds of books under a pseudonym.

• Beautiful hardcover reprinting of a timeless tale about bravery, confidence, and friendship | Encourages reading skills - Inspires children to read for enjoyment and exploration | Explore a magical world full of wonder and treachery to find out that there really is no place like home! | Beautiful cover design is aesthetically pleasing, enhances the reading experience | Written by L. Frank Baum with introduction by Cornelia Funke