Book description
An iconic classic, The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum is a
must-read for adults and children alike.
Follow the yellow brick road!
Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes
through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the
magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick
road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz.
Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the
Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange
and enchanting adventure.
With a charming introduction by award-winning Cornelia Funke, The
Wizard of Oz is one of the twelve wonderful classics relaunched
in Puffin Classics in March 2008.
***PLUS a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a
guide to who's who, activities and more...***
Frank L. Baum (1856-1919) was born in New York. He enjoyed making up
stories, particularly for his own children. The Wizard of
Oz, based on their favourite bedtime story about a land of
Oz, was published in 1900 and it immediately became a huge
international success. He wrote several sequels and numerous other
kinds of books under a pseudonym.
Frank L. Baum (1856-1919) was born in New York. He enjoyed making up
stories, particularly for his own children.
The Wizard of
Oz,
based on their favourite bedtime story about a land of Oz
,
was published in 1900 and it immediately became a huge international
success. He wrote several sequels and numerous other kinds of books
under a pseudonym.
