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Description:
Dorothy Gale and the Wizard of Oz embark on an extraordinary journey through strange underground kingdoms and mysterious enchanted lands. In Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, Dorothy is returning home from a visit to California when an earthquake sends her deep beneath the earth, where she discovers a hidden world filled with danger, wonder, and unexpected inhabitants.
Reunited with the Wizard of Oz, who has left his old life behind to become a true practitioner of magic, Dorothy and her companions must find their way through a series of remarkable realms. Along their journey they encounter the vegetable people, the glass city, the Braided Man, and other unforgettable creations before finally finding their way back to the familiar wonders of Oz.
The fourth book in L. Frank Baum's beloved Oz series, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz brings together two of Baum's most popular characters in an adventure filled with imagination, humor, and discovery. This complete illustrated edition includes John R. Neill's original artwork, preserving the visual charm and fantasy of the classic publication.
Brief description:
L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author, newspaper editor, actor, playwright, and publisher best known as the creator of the Land of Oz. His first Oz novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in 1900, introduced readers to Dorothy Gale, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, and a magical world unlike anything that had appeared in children's literature before. The book's success led Baum to write fourteen original Oz novels, along with numerous other works of fantasy, fairy tales, poetry, and children's fiction.Baum believed that children's books should be filled with imagination, humor, and adventure rather than the moral lessons that dominated much earlier children's literature. His inventive approach helped transform the genre and laid the foundation for modern fantasy storytelling. More than a century after their creation, the Oz books remain among the most beloved works of children's literature, inspiring generations of readers through their themes of friendship, courage, loyalty, and the belief that ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary things.
