Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Graphic Novel Adaptation) [Paperback]

L Frank Baum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2010 | Series: Graphic Novel Adaptation

A powerful tornado rips through the Kansas prairie catching Dorothy inside her home. Caught inside the vortex, the home floats for hours. When the house finally lands on the ground again, it kills a wicked witch. Dorothy finds herself in new surroundings and is welcomed by the local inhabitants, the Munchkins, who tell her she is in Oz, surrounded by a great desert that cannot be crossed. Her only hope of escape is to see the great Wizard of Oz. On her journey to meet the Wizard, she is joined by some unusual friends who also want favors from the Wizard. But the Wizard will not help Dorothy and her friends unless they do something for him: they must kill the Wicked Witch of the West!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I highly recommend Campfire’s comics. They do what they are intended to do and do it in  a way that excites kids about classic literature."

— Chris Wilson, The Graphic Classroom (a resource for teachers and librarians) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Lyman Frank Baum was born in New York on 15th May 1856. As a child, Baum was shy and was often schooled at home. He was also known to retreat into his father's library, and spend hours reading his favourite books. At thirteen years old, Baum was entered into Peekskill Military School. He would soon leave when he found the atmosphere oppressive, and the daily exercises too much of a physical strain. He then resumed his interest in literature by studying creative writing. With the aid of his father (who had made a great deal of money in the oil business) he purchased a printing press. He used the press to develop his own newspaper, The Rose Lawn Home journal, and would write articles, poetry and editorials. By the time he had turned twenty-five years old, Baum had developed an interest in the theatrical arts. In New York City, he managed an opera house, wrote plays and would also act in his own play The Maid of Arran. After leaving theatre, Baum entered into a private business which failed, resumed editing on a newspaper called The Saturday Pioneer, and in 1882 he was married to a woman called Maud Gage. It was to be Maud's mother who would guide Baum to success when she suggested he publish some of his nursery rhymes. Published in 1897 as Mother Goose in Prose, the collection was a huge success. In 1900 Baum published his most famous work, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The book was a phenomenal success and Baum now engaged himself in publishing a wide variety of works. At the time of his death in 1919, Baum had written no less than thirteen sequels to his first Oz book, and several other children's books under various pseudonyms.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Campfire (September 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9380028075
• ISBN-13: 978-9380028071
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,029,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After earning a BS in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Mississippi, Roland Mann became partner/editor in the comic book industry for Silverline and later managing editor for Marvel Comics. With over 500,000 copies of his work in print, he's authored many titles, including Cat & Mouse, which ran for two years, won critical acclaim, and was optioned by Hollywood. Roland received a Master's Degree in English from the University of North Alabama and taught at the university level for several years.
After acquiring a literary agent, he finished two novels and is now working on a third while studying for an MFA in Creative Writing at Spalding University. Roland lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his wife Dr. BJ Mann and their two children: Brittany and Brett. BUYING TIME is his most recently published work.