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The road to Oz

Name: The road to Oz
ISBN: 9781782263098

By L. Frank Baum

Dorothy’s country walk takes a rainbow-bright turn—but why is the Shaggy Man so mysterious?

whimsical imaginative adventurous enchanting

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Classics

What is The road to Oz about?

While walking along a country road, Dorothy meets the cheerful but mysterious Shaggy Man and soon sets off on an extraordinary journey to the Land of Oz. Along the way, she is joined by Button-Bright and Polychrome, the Rainbow’s daughter. Together they cross strange kingdoms, face dangerous obstacles and make unexpected friends. When they finally reach Oz, Dorothy discovers that Ozma’s birthday celebration has brought together a wonderful gathering of familiar faces and magical guests.

About the author

L. Frank Baum was a brilliant storyteller from America who loved creating magical worlds. He is best known for writing 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', a famous book about Dorothy and her adventures in the Land of Oz. Baum’s stories are filled with imagination, exciting journeys, and unforgettable characters that have delighted children for generations.

Pages

166 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2016

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