Name: The Wizard of Oz
Price: 27.51 NZD
Availability: InStock
Author: L. Frank Baum
ISBN: 9781408359556

Type

Physical Book

Author

L. Frank Baum

Illustrated by

Júlia Sardà

Publisher

Orchard Books

Year

2020

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

27.2 x 20.6 x 0.8 cm

Weight

0.29 kg.

ISBN13

9781408359556

Synopsis "The Wizard of Oz"

The unforgettable story of Dorothy's journey to the magical Land of Oz is retold in this beautiful gift book from renowned illustrator Júlia Sardà. Meet Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, as they travel through the magical Land of Oz in search of the Emerald City, home to the mysterious Wizard of Oz. At Dorothy's side are her new friends, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion - determined to help her find the Wizard and get back home to Kansas. L. Frank Baum's classic tale, celebrating friendship, kindness and the power of belief is retold for a new generation of young readers - with glorious illustrations from acclaimed illustrator Júlia Sardà. This is truly a gift book to treasure, a magical book for readers young and old! The Wizard of Oz film adaptation, starring Judy Garland, celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2019.

L. Frank Baum

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L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was a prolific American author, mainly known for his contributions to children's literature. His most famous work, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), is considered a classic of children's literature and has been adapted multiple times into film, theater, and television. Baum wrote numerous books that are part of the Oz series, with titles such as The Land of Oz (1904) and Ozma of Oz (1907), all within the fantasy genre. In addition to his Oz works, Baum ventured into other genres such as theater, fairy tales, and novels.

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