L. Frank Baum’s enduring classic The Wizard of Oz follows young Dorothy Gale’s extraordinary journey from her Kansas home to the magical Land of Oz after a cyclone uproots her house and deposits it in a fantastical world. Along the Yellow Brick Road she befriends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, each seeking what they believe they lack, while together they confront witches and wonders in pursuit of the enigmatic Wizard who may hold the key for Dorothy to return home. This Companion Library edition, illustrated by Anna Marie Magagna, pairs Baum’s imaginative storytelling with evocative artwork that invites readers young and old into an iconic tale of courage, heart, and home.
About the Author
L. Frank Baum (1856–1919) was an American author best known for creating the beloved Oz series, beginning with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900. A prolific writer and imaginative storyteller, Baum authored more than 50 books and wrote plays, poems, and essays as well. His Oz books, characterized by their whimsical characters, inventive landscapes, and underlying themes of friendship and self-discovery, helped define early American fantasy literature and inspired generations of readers and adaptations in stage, film, and popular culture.
