Book: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz A cyclone hits Kansas and whirls away Dorothy and her little dog Toto to the magical Land of Oz, where wild beasts talk, silver shoes have magic powers, and good witches offer protection with a kiss. But Dorothy has made an enemy of the Wicked Witch of the West. With her new friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, they brave many dangers in search of the Wonderful Wizard in his Emerald City at the heart of Oz to ask him to grant each of them what they most desire - only to find that they already possess it. Published at the dawn of the twentieth century, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz immediately captivated child and adult readers alike. This new edition includes many of W. W. Denslow's original illustrations, and the introduction considers both the famous MGM film version and recent literary theory in a fascinating discussion of this children's classic.
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz, by L. Frank Baum - Akasha Classics, AkashaPublishing.Com - Experience L. Frank Baum's most famous and fabulous story in its original form. Dorothy and her dog Toto live on a farm in Kansas. When a tornado strikes their house, they are swept away to the strange and wonderful land of Oz. There they meet witches (both evil and good), a talking scarecrow, a creaky tin man, a timid lion, and many other fantastical creatures. Will the help of their new friends be enough to safely reach the Emerald City where the great Wizard can show them how to get back home? One of the most memorable fantasy worlds ever created, Oz is sure to enchant both the newcomer and the repeat visitor.
Details of Book: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Book: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
Author: L. Frank Baum
ISBN: 1605120154
ISBN-13: 9781605120157
, 978-1605120157
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Date: May 2008
Publisher: Akasha Classics
Number of Pages: 164
Language: English