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The Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum

Book Details

Publisher:Collector's Library
Published:2009
Pages:188
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9781905716524

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.0000000000This is the story of Dorothy and her little dog Toto, who are carried away from Kansas by a cyclone and transported to the wonderful world of Oz. She meets three companions - the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion - and the three journey to the Emerald City of Oz to ask the Wizard of Oz to give them their hearts' desires, which in Dorothy's case is to return home to Kansas. On their way to Oz and while fulfilling the tasks that the surprising Wizard asks of them they enc

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A young girl named Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas farm by a cyclone and deposited in the magical, and sometimes dangerous, land of Oz. To find her way home, she befriends three iconic companions—a Scarecrow in need of a brain, a Tin Woodman longing for a heart, and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage—and they embark on a journey along the yellow brick road to petition the mysterious Wizard of Oz for help.

This classic American fairy tale is far more than a simple quest narrative; it is a profound exploration of self-reliance, friendship, and the idea that we often already possess the qualities we seek from others. Readers who enjoy rich world-building, from Munchkins to flying monkeys, and timeless themes of discovery will find a story that continues to resonate deeply. The journey to the Emerald City remains a powerful and enduring allegory for finding your own way home.

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