num_pages: 212
description: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz remains one of the world's most beloved and widely read books. Throughout a century of remarkable change, the popularity of L. Frank Baum's classic tale has endured and grown, embraced by generation after generation of children and the young at heart.To honor the centennial of its publication in 1900, the University Press of Kansas is pleased to present this special anniversary edition that combines Baum's original text with the contributions of two renowned artists: book illustrator Michael McCurdy and writer Ray Bradbury. Distinguished by McCurdy's beguiling illustrations and Bradbury's provocative meditation on the Land of Oz, our book also embraces and even celebrates the oft-kidded connection between Baum's wondrous story and the state of Kansas. With good humor and appreciation, then, we are very proud to welcome both Dorothy and Toto back home.
language: English
title: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
titlecomplete: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
characters: Kalidahs, Stork, Scarecrow, Uncle Henry, Gayelette, Wizard of Oz, Boq, Winkies, Hammer-Heads, Wicked Witch of the West, Queen of the Field Mice, Toto, Quelala, Glinda, Munchkins, Cowardly Lion, Good Witch of the North, Guardian of the Gates, Aunt Em, Jellia Jamb, Dorothy Gale, Wicked Witch of the East, Winged Monkeys, Tin Woodman, Uncle Henry, Dorothy Gale, Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Wicked Witch of the West, Wizard of Oz, Toto, Aunt Em, Good Wi, Omby Amby
genres: Classics, Adventure, Fantasy, Childrens, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Audiobook, Literature, Fiction, Magic
ratings_count: 441094
places: Oz, Kansas
series: Oz
awards: awardedAt: -63129600000
name: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
publisher: University Press of Kansas