The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published in 1900 and was an immediate smash hit. If you've at least seen the musical you know the story: a young girl named Dorothy is swept away from her Kansas farm by a tornado and is plopped down in a fantastical land of wonder. This novel stands on its own as a brilliant work of American literature whose characters, unlike many European counterparts, don't come from any ancient legends, but were simply made up: talking animals, good and wicked witches, and of course, the wonderful Wizard himself!
L. Frank Baum's book was so successful that a 1902 Broadway musical was adapted from it, and he was encouraged (begged! implored!) by his young readers (his "loving tyrants") to write thirteen more Oz books, whether he liked it or not. You'll fall in love with this tale, and have much more to carry you on through Oz when you're done. The other 12 in this series are:
The Marvelous Land of Oz
Ozma of Oz
Dorthy and the Wizard in Oz
The Road to Oz
The Emerald City of Oz
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
Tik-Tok of Oz
The Scarecrow of Oz
Rinkitink in Oz
The Lost Princess of Oz
The Tin Woodman of Oz
The Magic of Oz
Glinda of Oz
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Nhi Cheeze
May 02, 2555
Good :)
Dara Peou
June 13, 2013
I feel like to tell you that all of the books in this library are interesting and good movie.
Zachary Wilcox
June 04, 2013
The book is great, especially when they are in the China Town :3
Jenny Ha
June 02, 2013
I loveee this kind of book, but its kinda boring when the characters are talking. But I love the structure of the story very much.
Vanessa Guillermo
April 15, 2013
It's a really great novel
Emilee Moore
April 13, 2013
Aweome
Kaitlyn Penny
April 09, 2013
Nice
Tyler Haven
April 02, 2013
Stupid
Chunito Yu
April 01, 2013
Seen the movies and had read books that had made references to this original version. It was a shame that is only now that I get to read this first book that inspired the movies anf
Nyyhnh Vrtgutt
March 26, 2013
Llllllooooovvvvveeeeee
Dawn Malsam
March 12, 2013
I love this book i read it whenever
Sidra Alrifai
March 07, 2013
This book is epic
Brylea Sprenger
March 04, 2013
I love this book and I have the movie and now the book on my phone I love the wizard of oz. I ❤this book
Jamie Campo
February 20, 2013
I was surprised at how different the book was compared to the movie and especially at the childish nature of it. To be honest I loved it and would read it again even though it was made with a young crowd in mind.
Mika Lohrli
February 19, 2013
I really like it loooooooooooooooooooooove it
Destiny Lopez
February 09, 2013
Cool
Mir Copeland
January 10, 2013
We still need newwer books even though this was good
Tia Graham
December 07, 2012
A lovely book very descriptive of the time in which it was written, I am glad to have had time to read it.
Chan Micky
December 05, 2012
Read the book nd watch the movie
Gabe Sullivan
October 16, 2012
Loooooooooooooooooooooove this book
Ja St
June 05, 2012
Best book ever
Hazel Otula
June 01, 2012
You guys have got to read this book!
Preethi Vydula
May 17, 2012
Awesome book guys!
Aleksandria Tavella
April 30, 2012
This is a very good book. I like the book better than the movie! The book gives more detail then the movie!!!!!
Kenleh Ridenour
March 21, 2012
I love this book it is so much fun to read
Lovemarie Burgos
February 10, 2012
This is a great book because Dorothy killed the wicked witch and the wicked witch can dry up in the sun easilly
Sophie Corbin
January 31, 2012
This book was so much fun to read!
Lyanna Williams
January 08, 2012
An awesome book that I recommend for children of all ages, even though I'm only eleven.
Keith Nicole Arches Ü
September 17, 2011
This book is so wonderful... I saw its play... Congratulations, Frank Baum!
Ashleigh Cronshaw
January 02, 1970
This is a great book! So much better than the movie that was made. However, some parts may be a little too graphic for younger kids