Ozma of Oz
By L. Frank Baum
Dorothy discovers Ev’s missing royals have become ornaments—but can she break the Nome King’s spell?
magical · perilous · inventive · whimsical
Genres
What is Ozma of Oz about?
When a storm throws Dorothy overboard on the voyage to Australia, she washes ashore in the strange Land of Ev. There she learns that the Nome King has imprisoned the royal family and turned many people into ornaments. Joined by Princess Ozma, the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Tik-Tok the mechanical man and Billina the talking hen, Dorothy travels into the Nome King’s underground kingdom. To save Ev, the friends must face dangerous enchantments, clever tricks and a seemingly impossible rescue.
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
200 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2025
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