"There's a cyclone coming!" Uncle Henry shouts. But it is too late for his niece. Snatched away from her home in Kansas, Dorothy finds herself in the land of Oz. There she meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a Lion, and together they set off down the yellow brick road to seek the Wizard of Oz. For nearly 100 years, children have been entranced by the wonderful world of Oz. In this Young classics edition, children can enjoy the imaginary land of Oz and also learn about real life on the Kansas prairies 100 years ago. Photography and background information help to set the scene, and bring Dorothy and her friends to life for a new generation of children.
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Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in Chittenango, New York. He tried many careers, including window dresser and theater manager, before becoming a children's writer. He wrote more than 50 children's books, and 14 of these were about the land of Oz. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was first published in 1900 and was an instant success. A musical version of the story was produced within a few years, with lyrics written by Baum himself. In 1939, Hollywood produced the film of the book, which made Dorothy and her friends world-famous. Kimberly Morris lives in Houston, Texas. She has a wide background in writing and adapting stories for children of all ages. her seamless adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz conveys the excitement and sparkling originality of Baum's story. Mauro Evangelista was born in Macerata, Italy. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, and has illustrated several children's books. Hi enchanting, vivid illustrations capture the essence of the magical world of Oz.
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