L Frank Baum

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Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. A gorgeous new edition. L. Frank Baum’s work is universally celebrated and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is known worldwide as a classic, in particular for its 1939 musical film adaptation starring Judy Garland as Dorothy. Published in 1900, the noveldepicted the young farm girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto, who are swept away to the Land of Oz in a cyclone and meet a whole host of characters on their journey to the Emerald City. Baum was inspired by the works of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, focusing on manipulating the fairy tale tradition with an American feel in the Oz series. In addition to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (the first in the Oz series), this edition also includes the novels The Scarecrow of Oz and The Tin Woodman of Oz, centred around two of the original novel's beloved characters.

'Join Dorothy on her enchanting journey in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, a timeless tale that has captivated readers for generations. After a tornado whisks her away from Kansas to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy embarks on a quest to find the mysterious Wizard who can help her return home. Along the way, she meets a colorful cast of characters, including the lovable Scarecrow in search of a brain, the timid Tin Woodman yearning for a heart, and the brave Cowardly Lion seeking courage. Together, they face daunting challenges and wicked foes, discovering the true power of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery. With its vivid imagery and imaginative storytelling, Baum's classic invites readers of all ages to explore the wonders of Oz, reminding us that sometimes, the journey holds the key to finding our inner strength and the true meaning of home.