L Frank Baum

Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 1: the Wonderful Wizard of Oz/the Marvelous Land of Oz/ozma of Oz L Frank Baum

Publisher Marketing: Discover the marvelous land of Oz in this collection of the first three books in L. Frank Baum's classic American fairy tale series. The first three books of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection! In "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," Dorothy and her dog, Toto, find themselves in a strange land called Oz after their Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone. Here they meet the Munchkins and join the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City, where the all-powerful Wizard of Oz lives. Can he help Dorothy return home? In "The Marvelous Land of Oz, " a young boy named Tip escapes from a witch and sets out to explore land of Oz. Along the way, he meets the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead and the Wooden Sawhorse. Eventually, Tip's journey takes him to the Emerald City, where he realizes that his life will be changed forever. In "Ozma of Oz, " Dorothy is sailing to Australia when a huge storm washes her overboard. She only survives by clinging to a chicken crate. Eventually she and a yellow hen named Billina wash up on the magic shore of Ev where they meet the mechanical man Tik Tok. But Dorothy and Billina are taken prisoner by the evil Nome King who has captured the royal family of Ev. Only Ozma of Oz can save them, but will she be in time? Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 68 (EAN 9781442488892, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 68 (EAN 9781442488908, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 68 (EAN 9781442488946, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Baum, L Frank Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in Chittenango, Ne Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in Chittenango, New York. After trying many different professions, he turned tw York. After trying many different professions, he turned to writing for children at the age of 40. "The Wizard of Oz "o writing for children at the age of 40. "The Wizard of Oz "is the first and most popular of his fourteen Oz novels. is the first and most popular of his fourteen Oz novels.