The Road to Oz: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Road to Oz: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Road to Oz is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) (1856–1919).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Road to Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This installment in the renowned Oz series follows Dorothy as she embarks on another adventure beyond her Kansas home. Alongside her, she encounters the Shaggy Man and various whimsical characters, including Button-Bright and Polychrome, as they navigate the enchanting yet unpredictable landscapes of Oz. At the start of the story, Dorothy meets the Shaggy Man, who is lost and seeking the road to Butterfield. After an amusing exchange, it becomes evident that Dorothy herself is lost, prompting her and the Shaggy Man to set off together. They soon encounter the peculiar Button-Bright, whose confusion amplifies their sense of being lost. The trio, along with Dorothy's beloved dog Toto, embarks on a journey filled with mystery and whimsical interactions, ultimately leading them into the broader and fantastical events that await them in the Land of Oz.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Road to Oz
- Author credits: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) (1856–1919)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals, Mythical -- Juvenile fiction
- Fantasy literature
- Farms -- Juvenile fiction
- Gale, Dorothy (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
- Good and evil -- Juvenile fiction
- Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
- Magic -- Juvenile fiction
- Oz (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction
- Princess Ozma (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
- Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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