The Wizard of Oz (Paperback, Re-issue ed)

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 twenty wonderful classics relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2015. ***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. The Puffin Classics relaunch includes: A Little Princess Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Alice's Adventures Through the Looking Glass Anne of Green Gables Black Beauty Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales Heidi Journey to the Centre of the Earth Little Women Peter Pan Tales of the Greek Heroes The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Adventures of King Arthur The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Call of the Wild The Jungle Book The Odyssey The Secret Garden The Wind in the Willows The Wizard of Oz Treasure Island

General

Imprint:	Puffin Classics
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Puffin Classics
Release date:	March 2008
First published:	April 2008
Authors:	L. Frank Baum
Introduction by:	Cornelia Funke
Dimensions:	180 x 137 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	187
Edition:	Re-issue ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-132102-8
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Classic fiction Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Classic Fiction Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General
LSN:	0-14-132102-4
Barcode:	9780141321028

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