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Dorothy Gale and her faithful dog Toto are swallowed by a cyclone in the heart of Kansas farmland and end up in the wonderous, magical land of Oz. Dorothy begins her journey to see the magnificent Wizard and meets a fascinating collection of characters on her way. Join Dorothy as she journeys down the Yellow Brick Road, making new friends such as the Scarecrow, who desires for himself a brain, the rusty Tin Woodman, who desires a heart and the Cowardly Lion, who desires courage. Together, the friends encounter several challenges on their way to the Emerald City, including flying monkeys, wicked witches and the elusive enigma that is the Wizard of Oz. Will Dorothy ever be able to return home? The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, one of America's greatest and most beloved fairy tales, speaks poignantly about what every child needs: Scarecrow's wisdom, Tin Woodman's compassion, Lion's courage and the kindness of a friend like Dorothy.

The Fate of a Crown (1905) is a novel by L. Frank Baum. Although he is more widely known as the author of the Land of Oz series, Baum also used several pseudonyms to make forays into more conventional fiction for adults. The Fate of a Crown, written under the pen name "Schuyler Staunton," is a story of corruption, political intrigue, romance, and adventure. "Cold with horror at the revolting deed I gazed into the dark eyes of the murderer. He smiled as he answered my look and shrugged his shoulders as if excusing the crime. ''A blow for freedom, senhor!'' he announced, in his soft, native patois. ''Dom Miguel would be grieved were you captured by the police.''" One day, Robert Harcliffe is working for his uncle''s mercantile business in New Orleans. The next, he narrowly escapes imprisonment and is rescued by a shadowy assassin in Brazil. When Dom Miguel de Pintra wrote to his uncle in search of a capable American secretary, the businessman sent Robert, a young college graduate. On Dom Miguel''s plantation, he becomes enamored with the republican cause and soon participates in revolutionary action against the Empire of Brazil. Although he is surrounded by his family and close allies, paranoia and fear dominate Dom Miguel''s every move. Is his daughter Izabel an imperial sympathizer? Is his son a double agent? And what about Lesba, the beautiful ward of Dom Miguel? While The Fate of a Crown is far from the fantasy and fairy tale style most of Baum''s readers adore him for, it remains an entertaining work of adventure fiction for devoted fans of the Oz series and newcomers alike. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of L. Frank Baum''s The Fate of a Crown is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

When Sam Steele¿s father is lost in a shipwreck, the young man¿s life is turned upside down. Cut off from his inheritance, orphaned and alone, Sam has no choice but to join his uncle Naboth Perkins, a sea captain, on a voyage to Alaska. Sam Steele¿s Adventures on Land and Sea is a novel by L. Frank Baum.

A young Californian girl named Trot meets a strange boy from Philadelphia named Button Bright. Using his magic umbrella, he has managed to float across the entire country. Together with the brave Cap¿n Bill, they set sail for the mysterious Sky Island, the realm of the Blues and the Pinkies. Sky Island is a novel by L. Frank Baum.

Daughters of Destiny (1906) is a novel by L. Frank Baum. Although he is more widely known as the author of the Land of Oz series, Baum also used several pseudonyms to make forays into more conventional fiction for adults. Daughters of Destiny, written under the pen name "Schuyler Staunton," is a story of corruption, political intrigue, romance, and adventure. "When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies-thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route-it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation." Despite the cost and difficulty of building a railroad across the mountainous desert landscape of Baluchistan, the American Construction Syndicate pushes forward for the sake of pride and greed. Appointed to lead a commission to the Baluchi ruler, Colonel Piedmont Moore travels abroad with his friend Dr. Warner, his daughter Janet, and Warner''s children Allison and Bessie. When they arrive in Baluchistan, they discover that the kingdom is undergoing a period of political unrest: the Khan is dying, and two princes are vying to inherit the throne. While Daughters of Destiny is far from the fantasy and fairy tale style most of Baum''s readers adore him for, it remains an entertaining work of adventure fiction for devoted fans of the Oz series and newcomers alike. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of L. Frank Baum''s Daughters of Destiny is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

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On her journey to the Emerald City to seek out the mysterious Wizard and find a way back home, Dorothy encounters many endearing characters of whom the triumvirate of the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion prove lasting comrades. With 70 original illustrations by Robert Ingpen.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, one of literature's most beloved stories and the inspiration for the iconic 1939 film adaptation, is now available in a fine exclusive collector's edition featuring beautiful cover and interior treatments, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike.

The Lost Princess of Oz (1917) is the eleventh novel in L. Frank Baum's beloved Land of Oz series. According to the author, the story began with a letter from a young reader and soon took on a life of its own.When Princess Ozma goes missing from her palace in the Emerald City, and the instruments upon which Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard of Oz are nowhere to be found, Dorothy bravely gathers a group of trustworthy companions in order to solve the mystery. With Glinda, the Wizard, Button-Bright, Trot, and Betsy Bobbin, Dorothy journeys west across the Land of Oz to Winkie Country. On the plateau of the Yips, they learn that Cayke the cookie cook has lost her magic dishpan before continuing on to the lost lands of Herku. There, the generous Czarover of Herku tells them a tale of the evil Ugu the Shoemaker, a wicked enchanter who lives in a castle high in the mountains of Herku. With her trusted companions at her side, Dorothy is willing to face down even the darkest of dangers in order to not only rescue the Princess, but restore the magical powers of Oz to those who would use them for good. The Lost Princess of Oz unites many of L. Frank Baum's most cherished characters in a story of wondrous adventure.From the mind of master fantasist L. Frank Baum, The Lost Princess of Oz is a story of mystery, adventure, and the unstoppable power of bravery. Long overshadowed by the film, Baum's series is required reading for children, adults, and anyone who refuses to let life lose its flavor of fantasy.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of L. Frank Baum's The Lost Princess of Oz is a classic of children's literature reimagined for modern readers.

“We’re off to see the Wizard! The wonderful Wizard of Oz!”In this gorgeously illustrated, classic hardcover edition of The Wizard of Oz, readers of all ages will follow the Yellow Brick Road. It’s an unforgettable and colorful  journey that takes us from Dorothy’s gray Kansas home into the blue Munchkin land; the sparkling bejeweled Emerald City; the dark, foreboding forest; and the ruby-red throne room of Glinda the Good Witch. This Classic Edition of The Wizard of Oz is a must-have for every family's library and features: - A beautifully designed oversized padded lap board book - A child-friendly, abridged retelling that remains faithful to L. Frank Baum's original text - Lavish illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables The work of New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and more!

When a wicked tornado hits a small town in Kansas, Dorothy and her little dog Toto wake up, not in the comfort of their own home, but in a magical land called Oz. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by Frank L. Baum, has become one of the most well-known American stories of our time, inspiring its many readers that there is indeed, ¿no place like home.¿

The unforgettable story of Dorothy's journey to the magical Land of Oz is retold in this beautiful gift book from renowned illustrator Julia Sarda.