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Book 55 || The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

   Book 55 || The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Book 55 || The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Book 55 || The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, first published in 1900, is L. Frank Baum’s most famous work and a cornerstone of American children’s literature. The novel follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas, who is swept away by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz. Accompanied by her dog, Toto, Dorothy embarks on a journey to find the Wizard of Oz, hoping he can help her return home. Along the way, she befriends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, who are each seeking something from the Wizard—brains, a heart, and courage, respectively. The novel explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the importance of home. With its iconic characters and vivid settings, The Wonderful ...

Book 54 || The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum

   Book 54 || The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum Book 54 || The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum Book 54 || The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum The Marvelous Land of Oz, published in 1904, is the second book in L. Frank Baum’s Oz series and a continuation of the adventures in the magical land introduced in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In this story, a young boy named Tip escapes from his guardian, the evil witch Mombi, and embarks on a journey through Oz. Along the way, Tip meets a host of new characters, including Jack Pumpkinhead and the Saw-Horse, while also encountering familiar faces like the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman. The Marvelous Land of Oz explores themes of identity and transformation, particularly through Tip’s eventual revelation that he is Princess Ozma, the rightful ruler of Oz. Baum’s imaginative storytelling, whimsical ...