L. Frank Baum, W. W. Denslow
The Wizard of Oz
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( May 8, 2015)
THE WIZARD OF OZ is one of the “100 Best Children's Chapter Books of All-Time” and the “100 Best Children’s Books Ever” (The Telegraph).
This edition of L. Frank Baum’s classic story contains the original illustrations by W. W. Denslow.
It recounts the adventures of a girl called Dorothy and her dog Toto in the Land of Oz after they are swept away from a Kansas farm by a cyclone.
Helped by the success of the musical and the classic 1939 movie starring Judy Garland, it remains one of the best-loved stories in children’s literature.
Many of the characters and ideas in the story were based on Baum’s own life.
Baum acknowledged the influence of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen; his aim was to write ‘American Fairy Tales’ that included the wonder without the horrors.
READERS’ REVIEWS:
“The book is wonderful. I love it. Timeless, ageless and just wonderful...”
“It’s lovely and better than the films. I enjoyed every second of the book.”
“Whatever age you are, I would thoroughly recommend that you pick up this story.”
“The best book that I have ever read.”
“This book is amazing and to be honest I prefer it to the film - it is more emotional and you get to feel like you know the characters and that you are going through everything with them.”
“I have watched different films and programmes but none are better than the original book. I recommend this to all.”
“A great book for people who enjoy thrilling adventure stories. Doesn't only appeal to children, but to adults as well. A fabulous book!”
“Well written, amusing, exciting. It certainly deserves its status as a classic. If you have not read the book because you think you know the story I would ask you to reconsider. You are in for a treat.”
“It’s more interesting than the film with more quirks and story twists.”
“Brilliant book. Couldn't put it down.”
“Great book!!! Loved it.”
“The Wizard of Oz was my favourite book growing up.”
This edition of L. Frank Baum’s classic story contains the original illustrations by W. W. Denslow.
It recounts the adventures of a girl called Dorothy and her dog Toto in the Land of Oz after they are swept away from a Kansas farm by a cyclone.
Helped by the success of the musical and the classic 1939 movie starring Judy Garland, it remains one of the best-loved stories in children’s literature.
Many of the characters and ideas in the story were based on Baum’s own life.
Baum acknowledged the influence of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen; his aim was to write ‘American Fairy Tales’ that included the wonder without the horrors.
READERS’ REVIEWS:
“The book is wonderful. I love it. Timeless, ageless and just wonderful...”
“It’s lovely and better than the films. I enjoyed every second of the book.”
“Whatever age you are, I would thoroughly recommend that you pick up this story.”
“The best book that I have ever read.”
“This book is amazing and to be honest I prefer it to the film - it is more emotional and you get to feel like you know the characters and that you are going through everything with them.”
“I have watched different films and programmes but none are better than the original book. I recommend this to all.”
“A great book for people who enjoy thrilling adventure stories. Doesn't only appeal to children, but to adults as well. A fabulous book!”
“Well written, amusing, exciting. It certainly deserves its status as a classic. If you have not read the book because you think you know the story I would ask you to reconsider. You are in for a treat.”
“It’s more interesting than the film with more quirks and story twists.”
“Brilliant book. Couldn't put it down.”
“Great book!!! Loved it.”
“The Wizard of Oz was my favourite book growing up.”
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