Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) (1856–1919).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a children’s fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story continues the adventures of Dorothy Gale, who finds herself in the magical Land of Oz once more, accompanied by familiar characters and new companions. The narrative revolves around Dorothy’s quest to navigate various challenges alongside her friends as they encounter whimsical creatures and face unique threats in this enchanting world. The opening of the novel introduces us to Dorothy as she arrives in California after a long train ride, only to witness a devastating earthquake. Shortly after, she meets a boy named Zeb who is to take her to her uncle's ranch. However, just as they are settling into their journey, they are abruptly caught in another earthquake that causes the ground to crack. This event leads them into a perilous adventure where they encounter strange phenomena and ultimately find themselves in the Glass City inhabited by the Mangaboos. Here, they meet the Wizard, and the story unfolds into a tale filled with whimsical surprises and the whimsical nature of the Land of Oz as they discover new challenges and companions.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
- Author credits: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) (1856–1919)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Cats -- Juvenile fiction
- Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
- Dragons -- Juvenile fiction
- Earthquakes -- Juvenile fiction
- Fantasy literature
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Gale, Dorothy (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
- Kittens -- Juvenile fiction
- Magic -- Juvenile fiction
- Mountains -- Juvenile fiction
- Nephews -- Juvenile fiction
- Oz (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Children's Literature
- Fantasy
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