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Prepare for a magnificent return to the magic as Dorothy Gale''s extraordinary adventures continue in L. Frank Baum''s captivating Ozma of Oz. This thrilling tale sees her journey back to the Land of Oz in an unexpected and dramatic way! Following a fierce storm off California, Dorothy is shipwrecked, washing ashore not in Oz, but in the mysterious neighboring realm of Ev, a fantastical kingdom. Here, her journey quickly introduces her to two unforgettable companions: Tik-Tok, the loyal, ticking automaton, and the remarkably resourceful Yellow Hen, Billina. Their perilous journey across Ev leads them directly into the path of the courageous Prince Rinkitink, whose kingdom faces a grave threat from the cunning and immensely powerful Nome King. This subterranean monarch has brutally stolen his family''s invaluable jewels and cruelly transformed his entire people into decorative ornaments for his glittering underground palace. Together, this intrepid quartet—Dorothy, Tik-Tok, Billina, and Prince Rinkitink—embarks on a daring, often humorous, and always thrilling quest to recover the stolen treasures. Along the way, they face cunning tricks, challenging puzzles, formidable guardians, and extraordinary encounters designed to thwart their every step. This enchanting expedition ultimately culminates in a thrilling confrontation that promises not only the retrieval of Prince Rinkitink''s heritage but also a momentous and heartwarming reunion with the beloved Princess Ozma. Ozma of Oz is a tale rich with daring rescues, profound lessons about perseverance, and the boundless magic of true friendship, promising pure adventure and endless wonder for every reader. ABOUT THE AUTOR Lyman Frank Baum, born on May 15, 1856, in New York, and passed away on May 6, 1919, was an American author, best known for his enduring classic, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." A man of diverse talents and interests, Baum tried his hand at various professions before finding his true calling in writing. He began his literary career with children''s books and then ventured into playwriting and journalism. "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," published in 1900, marked a turning point in Baum''s life and American children''s literature. This magical tale, rich in imagination and filled with memorable characters, such as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, captivated readers worldwide. Baum''s vision of a fantastical land, combined with his ability to weave an engaging narrative, cemented his status as a master storyteller. Baum wrote numerous sequels to "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and several other novels and short stories, often exploring fantasy and fairy tales. His works are celebrated for their creativity, sense of adventure, and the underlying themes of courage, heart, and wisdom. Baum''s legacy continues to enchant readers and inspire adaptations in various forms of media, making him an iconic figure in children''s literature.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American children''s novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, originally published by the George M. Hill Company in Chicago on May 17, 1900. It has since been reprinted on numerous occasions, most often under the title The Wizard of Oz, which is the title of the popular 1902 Broadway musical as well as the iconic 1939 musical film adaptation. The story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone.[nb 1] The novel is one of the best-known stories in American literature and has been widely translated. The Library of Congress has declared it "America''s greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale." Its groundbreaking success and the success of the Broadway musical adapted from the novel led Baum to write thirteen additional Oz books that serve as official sequels to the first story.

The Road to Oz: In Which Is Related How Dorothy Gale of Kansas, The Shaggy Man, Button Bright, and Polychrome the Rainbow''s Daughter Met on an Enchanted Road and Followed it All the Way to the Marvelous Land of Oz. is the fifth of L. Frank Baum''s Land of Oz books. It was originally published on July 10, 1909 and documents the adventures of Dorothy Gale''s fourth visit to the Land of Oz.The book was dedicated to Joslyn Stanton Baum, the author''s first grandson, the child of Baum''s eldest son Frank Joslyn Baum. PLOT: While Dorothy Gale is at home in Kansas one day, she and her pet dog Toto meet the Shaggy Man who comes walking past the Gale farm. He is a friendly, yet slightly senile hobo with an optimistic, care free mentality. He politely asks Dorothy for directions to Butterfield, which is the nearest town on the prairie. The girl agrees to show him the way, bringing her dog with her. Further on, the road splits into seven paths. They take the seventh one and soon find themselves lost in what appears to be another dimension. The trio meets Button-Bright, a cute and wealthy little boy in a sailor''s outfit who is always getting lost. Later, the companions encounter Polychrome, the beautiful and ethereal Daughter of the Rainbow who is stranded on earth. Polychrome explains that she accidentally fell off her father''s bow while dancing on it. The bow ascended into the atmosphere and back into the clouds before she was able to climb her way back on it, thus being left behind. Dorothy, Toto, the Shaggy Man, Button-Bright, and Polychrome eventually come to the peculiar town of Foxville, where anthropomorphic foxes live. With prompting from King Dox of Foxville, Dorothy deduces that she and Toto are obviously on another "fairy adventure" that will ultimately lead them to magical Land of Oz, just in time for Princess Ozma''s royal birthday party, (which is now acknowledged as August 21 by Oz fans, even though the book only refers to the 21st of the month), Dorothy having mentioned that the current month is August in another passage. The king takes a particular liking to Button Bright, whom he considers astute and clever due to his tabula rasa-like mind. Believing that the human face does not suit one so clever, Dox gives him a fox''s head. A similar event subsequently happens to the Shaggy Man, when King Kik-a-Bray of Dunkiton confers a donkey''s head upon him - also in reward for cleverness, even though it''s implied that Foxville and Dunkiton exist at odds with one another. After meeting the Musicker, who produces music from his breath, and fighting off the Scoodlers, who fight by removing their own heads and throwing them at the travelers, Dorothy and her companions reach the edge of the fatal Deadly Desert completely surrounding Oz. There, the Shaggy Man''s friend Johnny Dooit builds a "sand-boat" by which they may cross. This is necessary, because physical contact with the desert''s sands, as of this book and Ozma of Oz (1907), will turn the travelers to dust. Upon reaching Oz, Dorothy and her companions are warmly welcomed by the mechanical man Tik-Tok and Billina the Yellow Hen. They proceed in company to come in their travels to the Truth Pond, where Button Bright and the Shaggy Man regain their true heads by bathing in its waters. They meet the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and Jack Pumpkinhead who journey with them to the imperial capital called Emerald City for Ozma''s grand birthday bash. Dorothy meets up with Ozma as her chariot is pulled in by the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger..... Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919), better known by his pen name L. Frank Baum, was an American author chiefly known for his children''s books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

In L. Frank Baum''s original tale, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.", readers will find themselves along a familar yellow brick road and with their favorite, beloved characters. After more than a hundred years since its first publication, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." continues to charm its readers on an adventure of self-discovery filled with excitment, flying monkeys and wicked witches to the Emerald City. This edition will feature new cover artwork by a celebrated childrens'' illustrator, and an introduction by a notable author.

road to the city of Emerald is paved with yellow brick, so you cannot miss it. When you get to Oz do not be afraid of the Wizard, but tell him your story and ask him to help you.′ When Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are swept away from Kansas in a wild cyclone, they find themselves in the strange and magical land of Oz. On a quest to find her way back home, Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion journey to the Emerald City where the great and powerful Wizard lives. Discover Dorothy′s unforgettable adventures in one of the most enchanting fantasy novels of all time. This latest edition to the Charming Classics collection includes a paperback edition of L. Frank Baum′s classic fantasy novel The Wizard of Oz and a sparkling ruby slippers charm and necklace. A wonderful gift for all Dorothy fans! Ages 6+

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American classic. A children''s novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W.W. Denslow, it is one of the best known stories ever written.

The second in L. Frank Baum''s Oz series, "A Marvelous Land of Oz" brings readers back to a fantastical journey with a young boy named Tip along with familar, beloved characters as well as new favorites. After more than a hundred years since its first publication, "The Marvelous Land of Oz" continues to charm its readers on an adventure of discovery to the Emerald City. /DIV DIVThis edition will feature contemporary cover art from a notable children''s book illustrator, and an intorduction by a celebrated author.

The Emerald City of Oz For the first time in more than eighty years, the most spectacularly illustrated of all the Oz books is available again with the metallic "emerald" green ink that illuminated the color plates of the original edition.Join Dorothy and the Wonderful Wizard as they take Aunt Em and Uncle Henry on a fabulous tour of Oz. During their journey they encounter such amazing and amusing people as King Kleaver with his Spoon Brigade and Miss Cuttenclip of the land of paper dolls. But while Dorothy and her friends play, the wicked Nome King has joined forces with the terrible Whimsies, the fearsome Growleywogs, and the evil Phanfasms in a plot to capture the Emerald City. Will Dorothy''s friends discover the danger before it''s too late?All the enchantment of Oz is here for a whole new generation to discover in this deluxe new edition featuring ninety black-and-white pictures and sixteen dazzling five-color plates by Oz artist John R. Neill.Afterword by Peter Glassman. For the first time in more than eighty years, the most spectacularly illustrated of all the Oz books is available with the metallic "emerald" green ink that illuminated the original edition. A Books of Wonder(R) Classic

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is the fourth book set in the Land of Oz written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by John R. Neill. It was published on June 18, 1908 and reunites Dorothy with the humbug Wizard from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900). This is one of only two of the original fourteen Oz books (the other being The Emerald City of Oz (1910), to be illustrated with watercolor paintings.Baum, having resigned himself to writing a series of Oz books, set up elements of this book in the prior Ozma of Oz (1907).[1] He was not entirely pleased with this, as the introduction to Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz opens with the protest that he knows many tales of many lands, and hoped that children would permit him to tell them those tales.[2]Written shortly after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and around the time Baum moved to California, the book starts with an earthquake in California. Dorothy and others are swallowed up by cracks in the earth, and fall into an underground cavern, where they begin their adventures.Very little of the story-six of the twenty chapters-actually takes place in Oz.[3] As in Ozma of Oz before it, and in some of the books after, Oz is not the land where the adventures take place, but the land the characters are seeking as a refuge from adventure.[4]The book was dedicated to Harriet Alvena Baum Neal, the author''s eldest sister.