Other editions of book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' is undoubtedly a classic. First published in 1900, it is now one of the most beloved children’s books ever written. When Dorothy and Toto are suddenly swept off the plains of Kansas by a huge cyclone to the land of Oz, they meet up with some of the most endearing characters ever created – the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. Together they set off on a fantastic journey down the yellow brick road in search of the wonderful Wizard of Oz.

A little farm girl named Dorothy and her pet dog, Toto, get swept away into the Land of Oz by a Kansas cyclone. Upon her arrival, she is hailed as a sorceress, liberates a living Scarecrow, meets a man made entirely of tin, and a Cowardly Lion. But all Dorothy really wants to know is how does she get home again. The ruler of Oz, the great Wizard, who resides in an Emerald City, may be the only one powerful enough to help her.

The story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. The novel is one of the best-known stories in American literature and has been widely translated. The Library of Congress has declared it "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale." Its groundbreaking success and the success of the Broadway musical adapted from the novel led Baum to write thirteen additional Oz books that serve as official sequels to the first story.

Dorothy is a young girl who lives on a Kansas farm with her Uncle Henry, Aunt Em, and little dog Toto. One day the farmhouse, with Dorothy inside, is caught up in a tornado and deposited in a field in the country of the Munchkins. The falling house kills the Wicked Witch of the East.First issued in 1904, L. Frank Baum's The Marvelous Land of Oz is the story of the wonderful adventures of the young boy named Tip as he travels throughout the many lands of Oz. Here he meets with our old friends the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead, the Wooden Sawhorse, the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, and the amazing Gump.

Lyman Frank Baum is best known as the creator of one of the most popular books in American children's literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It was so popular that he wrote thirteen sequels. Dorothy is a young girl who lives on a Kansas farm in the year 1889 with her Uncle Henry, Aunt Em, and little dog Toto. One day the farmhouse, with Dorothy inside, is caught up in a cyclone and deposited in a field in a mysterious new land called Oz. Here she meets the Munchkins, fights witches, joins the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion while she follows the yellow brick road. on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City while following the , where lives the all-powered Wizard of Oz. Lovingly recreated as an mp3 audio this cd contains the timeless story of the Wizard Of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she leaves Kansas for OZ on a cyclone. She meets many strange, and wonderful people and creatures along the way. Enjoy it again with your children and family. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations and continues to do so today... Track Listing: 00 - Introduction 01 - The Cyclone 02 - The Council with the Munchkins 03 - How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow 04 - The Road Through the Forest 04 - The Rescue of the Tin Woodman 06 - The Cowardly Lion 07 - The Journey to the Great Oz 08 - The Deadly Poppy Field 09 - The Queen of the Field Mice 10 - The Guardian of the Gates 11 - The Emerald City of Oz 12 - The Search for the Wicked Witch 13 - The Rescue 14 - The Winged Monkeys 15 - The Discovery of Oz the Terrible 16 - The Magic Art of the Great Humbug 17 - How the Balloon Was Launched 18 - Away to the South 19 - Attacked by the Fighting Trees 20 - The Dainty China Country 21 - The Lion Becomes the King of Beasts 22 - The Country of the Quadlings 23 - Glinda The Good Witch Grants Dorothy's Wish 24 - Home Again Lovingly recreated as mp3 audio this CD contains "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" - by the famous author Lyman Frank Baum Ideal for children, teachers, students, the whole family and even the young at heart. Item Details: Title: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Author: Lyman Frank Baum Version: Unabridged Format: MP3 Audio CD ISBN: 978-1-877522-12-3 Tracks / Chapters: 25 Chapters Total running time: 03:34:31 Condition: Brand new retail version in sealed DVD Case

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (/z/) is an American children's novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, originally published by the George M. Hill Company in Chicago on May 17, 1900. It has since been reprinted on numerous occasions, most often under the title The Wizard of Oz, which is the title of the popular 1902 Broadway musical adaptation as well as the iconic 1939 musical film adaptation. The story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. The novel is one of the best-known stories in American literature and has been widely translated. The Library of Congress has declared it "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale". Its groundbreaking success and the success of the Broadway musical adapted from the novel led Baum to write thirteen additional Oz books that serve as official sequels to the first story. Baum dedicated the book "to my good friend & comrade, My Wife", Maud Gage Baum. In January 1901, George M. Hill Company completed printing the first edition, a total of 10,000 copies, which quickly sold out. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz sold three million copies by the time it entered the public domain in 1956.