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The Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum · 2019

ISBN: 1509890882 9781509890880

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Classics

Page count: 192

<p><b>Regarded as a modern fairy tale, L. Frank Baum’s <i>The Wizard of Oz</i> is one of America’s most cherished and enchanting children’s stories. <br></b><br>Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features original illustrations by W. W. Denslow, coloured by Barbara Frith, and an introduction by Professor Sarah Churchwell.<br><br>Follow Dorothy, and her loyal dog Toto, as they are carried away from Kansas by a cyclone to the wonderful world of Oz. Wandering down the yellow brick road Dorothy meets her three famous companions – a Scarecrow longing for a brain, a Tin Woodman wishing for a heart, a cowardly Lion yearning for some courage – and together they travel to the illustrious Emerald City where they hope all their dreams will come true.</p>