The Wizard of Oz (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169249516)

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a classic children's novel that tells the story of a young girl named Dorothy who is swept away from her home in Kansas by a tornado and transported to the magical land of Oz. In order to return home, she must embark on a journey to find the Wizard of Oz, who is said to have the power to grant her wish.Along the way, Dorothy meets a scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion, who join her on her quest to see the Wizard. Together, they must overcome various obstacles and challenges, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who is determined to stop them from reaching their goal.The novel is filled with memorable characters, including the Munchkins, the Good Witch of the North, and the Wizard himself, who turns out to be not quite what he seems. The story is a timeless tale of adventure, friendship, and the power of believing in oneself.First published in 1900, The Wizard of Oz has since become a beloved classic of children's literature, inspiring numerous adaptations, including a famous film adaptation in 1939 starring Judy Garland.The first of Frank Baum's series.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: L. Frank Baum
ISBN-10: 1169249515
ISBN-13: 9781169249516
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 118
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 10.40h x 7.30w x 0.40d