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One of the true classics of American literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly American fairy tale, as Baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a cornfield scarecrow, a mechanical woodman, and a humbug wizard who used old-fashioned hokum to express that universal theme, "There's no place like home." Follow the adventures of young Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, as their Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone and they find themselves in a strange land called Oz. Here she meets the Munchkins and joins the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City, where lives the all-powered Wizard of Oz. This lavishly produced facsimile of the rare first edition contains all 24 of W. W. Denslow's original color plates, the colorful pictorial binding, and the 130 two-color illustrations that help make The Wonderful Wizard of Oz so special and enduring.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 100th Anniversary Edition (Oz Series #1) FROM OUR EDITORS Faithful to L. Frank Baum's original story, this condensed version, which uses Baum's language, is a highly visual interpretation of the classic American fairy tale--a journey of colors as well as one through lands & adventures. 10" x 13". All ages
ANNOTATION After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return to Kansas.
FROM THE PUBLISHER This complete and unabridged edition of a beloved classic invites a new generation of readers to meet Dorothy, a delightful little girl from Kansas, and her unusual friends--her dog Toto, the Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. As they set out on the Yellow Brick Road in search of the elusive Wizard, they'll meet the Wicked Witch of the West, the fantastic Winged Monkeys, the Queen of the Field Mice, the kind-hearted Munchkins, the Great Oz himself, and a host of other fanciful creatures. This new Dover edition will contain many of W. W. Denslow's enchanting line drawings. Reset in large, clear type, this delightful story--with its lovable characters, gentle humor, and quiet wisdom--is ready to whisk young and old off on a marvelous flight of fancy. Unabridged republication of the edition published by George M. Hill Company, 1900.
SYNOPSIS Join Dorothy and Toto in her first adventure in Oz. Follow her
adventures as she travels with the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the
Cowardly Lion to see the Wizard of Oz then to see Glinda, the good
witch. All the time trying to find the way back to Kansas.
The 1st of 14 Oz books by L. Frank Baum, the Royal Historian of Oz.
FROM THE CRITICS New York Times Book Review A revelation. As rich in emotion as they are in detail. Christian Science Monitor A delightful volume illustrated with haunting but witty illustrations that provide a fresh, anti-Hollywood interpretation of the story. Washington Post Book World Irresistible. Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot After a tornado transports her to the land of OZ, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return to Kansas. This is a facsimile of the first edition including 24 original color plates and 130 two color illustrations. It is another story that parents can share from their childhood, and it is perfect for reading reading-aloud (a chapter a night).
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