num_pages: 208
description: As a cyclone races across the flat, gray landscape of Kansas, young Dorothy runs for cover into the home of her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. The powerful twister, however, uproots the whole house and takes the orphan girl and her dog, Toto, to an incredible new land.And with that flight of fancy, Dorothy begins her adventures and readers begin their love of L. Frank Baum's land of Oz. Baum would go on to write thirteen more books about Oz, but none more beloved than the original, which Hollywood later made into the children's classic starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, and Bert Lahr.Joining the homesick Dorothy are her friends and protectors, who have become as dear to us as to her: the Scarecrow, who longs to have a brain; the Tin Woodsman, who wishes he had a heart; and the Cowardly Lion, who can issue a frightful roar, but hasn't an once of courage. And to those only familiar with the film version, there are even more denizens to meet, such as the Queen of the Field Mice and the ferocious Kalidahs.The foursome, along with little Toto, journey down the yellow brick road through dark forests and dangerous adventures to find the great Wizard of Oz. What happens along the way has charmed and enlightened generations of readers.(from jacket flap)
language: English
title: The Wizard of Oz
titlecomplete: The Wizard of Oz
characters: Scarecrow, Stork, Dorothy Gale, Good Witch of the North, Gayelette, Quelala, Guardian of the Gates, Tin Woodman, Glinda, Jellia Jamb, Wicked Witch of the West, Hammer-Heads, Wizard of Oz, Uncle Henry, Dorothy Gale, Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Wicked Witch of the West, Wizard of Oz, Toto, Aunt Em, Good Wi, Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, Boq, Winkies, Omby Amby, Wicked Witch of the East, Munchkins, Queen of the Field Mice, Toto, Kalidahs, Cowardly Lion, Winged Monkeys
genres: Middle Grade, Audiobook, Literature, Young Adult, Childrens, Classics, Adventure, Magic, Fiction, Fantasy
ratings_count: 441119
places: Kansas, Oz
series: Oz
awards: awardedAt: -63129600000
name: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
publisher: Barnes & Noble, Inc.