The wonderful wizard of oz is an american classic, and will probably astonish those who know only the movie, which took considerable liberties with the story in its adaptation. Lyman frank baum was an american author, actor, and independent filmmaker best known as the creator, along with illustrator w. A modern fairy tale with a distinctly american setting, a delightfully levelheaded heroine, and engaging fantasy characters, the story was. A modern fairy tale with a distinctly american setting, a delightfully levelheaded and assertive heroine, and engaging fantasy characters, the story was enormously popular and became a classic of childrens literature. And this book, the wonderful wizard of oz is the one that started it all. The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens book written in 1900 by l. When dorothy and her little dog toto are caught in a. If you consider this as an especially learned coffee table book, the annotated wizard of oz is no less than beautiful. On that image alone we could rest our case that the wonderful wizard of oz is a fanciful book. Frank baum, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
What a pleasant surprise i had when i began to read the book. One of the true classics of american literature, the wonderful wizard of oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. Frank baum novel the wonderful wizard of oz and its afterlife surprisingly, the famous 1939 mgm film the wizard of oz was not the first time l. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. In addition, it is a wonderful book to read with children. Trapped in an unknown land, dorothy must find a way back home and. Denslow, and published at the turn of the 20th century in the year 1900. The wonderful wizard of oz, childrens book written by l. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. The wonderful wizard of oz by lyman frank baum free ebook. The wonderful wizard of oz these links will take you directly to the handouts. A very special, beautifully illustrated gift edition of frank l.
Having this thought in mind, the story of the wonderful wizard of oz was written solely to pleasure children of today. It is also widley considered to be one of the very first official american fairytales and fables. She meets many strange, and wonderful people and creatures along the way. Whats the difference between the wonderful wizard of oz the book and the wizard of oz the movie. Interesting facts about the wonderful wizard of oz. The book was a huge hit as soon as it was published in 1900 and was followed by more than a dozen sequels. Works by l frank baum, john r neill, and w w denslow, plus roycrofter books, childrens books and historical ephemera. Today it is more commonly known under the shortened title, the wizard of oz. The wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel written by author l.
One of the bestknown stories of all time, the wonderful wizard of ozoften shortened to the wizard of ozis a timeless classic. Baums wellloved classic the wonderful wizard of oz complete and unabridged. In fact, the 1939 film the wizard of oz was the eighth film adaptation of l. Written as a childrens book, it has captured the hearts and minds of generations and can be read and enjoyed at any age. When you get to oz do not be afraid of him, but tell your story and ask him to help you. Frank baum tells a good tale, has a lively imagination, and writes from the heart, particularly when it comes to explaining why one would want to leave a beautiful place like oz for the barren kansas prairie.
Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. The wonderful wizard of oz, commonly known as the wizard of oz, is the first book in the famous oz series by author l. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and relate the fictional history of the land of oz. The wonderful wizard of oz at usborne childrens books. Or at least she was, until her house is swept up in a cyclone and sent hurtling through the air. Frank baum 18561919 one of the greatest american novels and a popular culture sensation, the wonderful wizard of oz depicts the adventures of the young dorothy gale, who is swept away from her colorless farm home in kansas by a cyclone, and winds up in the magical land of oz. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly american fairy tale, as baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a cornfield scarecrow, a mechanical woodman, and a humbug wizard who used oldfashioned. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. Dorothy gale is a farm girl whos living a quiet life in kansas with her uncle henry and aunt em, her miserable, but loving, relatives. As most folks know, an enormous cyclone suddenly hit young dorothy gales home in kansas, resulting in the extraordinary transportation of said home, girl and dog across time and space to the wondrous land of oz.
Neill, who illustrated all of the sequels, continued to include these faces on gates. This is the complete wizard of oz audio collection of the 14 original stories written by l. It is exciting, imaginative and incredibly intelligent. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly american fairy tale, as baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a cornfield scarecrow, a mechanical woodman, and a humbug wizard who used oldfashioned hokum to express that universal theme, theres no place like home. Note that some of the links go to free items on teachers pay teachers. Frank baums famous childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published on may 17, 1900. Frank baum, who went on to write 14 fulllength oz books.
Adapted into a broadway musical, a classic film, and a cartoon, baums unique story of a girl from kansas. This book is so incredibly good that i decided i want to read all the books in the series. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are. Frank baums childrens book the wonderful wizard of oz frequently reprinted as simply the wizard of oz has been translated into many languages and reprinted numerous times in the 115 years since it first hit the shelves. There are many editions available of the wonderful wizard of oz, but the original was very much a team effort of author baum and illustator w. The wonderful wizard of oz is a beautiful story and the author himself defined it as a modern fairytale. Join dorothy and her dog, toto, as they are whirled up in a great cyclone and find themselves in the magical land of oz. A modern fairy tale with a distinctly american setting. The wonderful wizard of oz exceeded my expectations. Denslow, of one of the most popular books in american childrens literature, the wonderful wizard of oz, better known today as simply the wizard of oz. It has since seen several reprints, most often under the title the wizard of oz, which is the title of the popular 1902 broadway musical adaptation as well as the iconic 1939 liveaction film.
The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900. The wonderful wizard of oz book unit will be featured in weekly blog posts. But there are loads of other imaginative touches, including a talking scarecrow, a man made of. Join dorothy, toto, the tin woodman, the scarecrow, and the cowardly lion as they embark on an adventure in the. Denslow, and the 100th anniverary edition pictured here replicates that one. The wonderful wizard of oz free book unit book units teacher. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. When it comes to fairy tales and fantasy stories for kids, there are plenty of options, almost unlimited options are available to read and enjoy. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. Dorothy makes new friends as she seeks to find a way home. This book is dedicated to my good friend and comrade my wife l. Internet archive bookreader the wonderful wizard of oz.