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L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a children's novel written in 1900. When a cyclone sweeps young Dorothy and her dog Toto from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz, she discovers only one way home: she must destroy the Wicked Witch of the West. Joined by a Scarecrow seeking brains, a Tin Woodman wanting a heart, and a Cowardly Lion desiring courage, Dorothy follows the yellow brick road to seek help from the mysterious Wizard of Oz.

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a children's novel published in 1900. When a cyclone sweeps young Dorothy and her dog Toto from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, she discovers only one way home: she must destroy the Wicked Witch of the West. Joined by a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a Cowardly Lion, Dorothy embarks on an adventure down the yellow brick road to seek help from the mysterious Wizard of Oz.

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

The Marvelous Land of Oz

"The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a novel published in 1904. This sequel follows young Tip as he escapes his cruel guardian, the witch Mombi, with a magical pumpkin-headed companion. When an all-girl army conquers the Emerald City, Tip joins forces with the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman on a wild adventure involving flying machines, hidden royalty, and shocking transformations that will determine Oz's rightful ruler.

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

The Tin Woodman of Oz
 A Faithful Story of the Astonishing Adventure Undertaken by the Tin Woodman, Assisted by Woot the Wanderer, the Scarecrow of Oz, and Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter

"The Tin Woodman of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a novel published in 1918. The Tin Woodman embarks on a quest to find his long-lost love, Nimmie Amee, whom he left behind after losing his heart. Accompanied by the Scarecrow and a wandering boy, he faces magical transformations and startling discoveries about his past. Along the way, he encounters another tin man with the same romantic history, leading to surprising revelations about what became of their original bodies and the woman they both once loved.

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

The Tin Woodman of Oz A Faithful Story of the Astonishing Adventure Undertaken by the Tin Woodman, assisted by Woot the Wanderer, the Scarecrow of Oz, and Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter

"The Tin Woodman of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a novel published in 1918. When a wandering boy questions why the Tin Woodman never returned to his lost love Nimmie Amee, the hero embarks on a quest to find her. Joined by the Scarecrow and unlikely companions, they encounter inflatable Loons, a transforming giantess, and another tin man who also loved Nimmie Amee. Their journey leads to surprising discoveries about their pasts and an unexpected resolution to their romantic pursuit.

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

Glinda of Oz
 In Which Are Related the Exciting Experiences of Princess Ozma of Oz, and Dorothy, in Their Hazardous Journey to the Home of the Flatheads, and to the Magic Isle of the Skeezers, and How They Were Rescued from Dire Peril by the Sorcery of Glinda the Good

"Glinda of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a children's fantasy novel published in 1920. The fourteenth and final book in Baum's original Oz series follows Princess Ozma and Dorothy as they journey to a remote corner of Oz to prevent war between the Flatheads and Skeezers. When their peace mission fails and they become trapped at the bottom of a lake on a magically submerged island, Glinda must rally Dorothy's friends and fellow magicians to mount a daring rescue operation.

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

The Scarecrow of Oz

"The Scarecrow of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a novel published in 1915. When a whirlpool drags Cap'n Bill and young Trot into a magical underwater realm, they embark on an extraordinary journey that eventually leads them to a troubled corner of Oz. In the isolated kingdom of Jinxland, a wicked usurper rules and a frozen-hearted princess faces an unwanted marriage. The Scarecrow arrives to help the travelers restore justice, confronting dark magic and tyranny in this adventure across enchanted lands.

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

Glinda of Oz
 In Which Are Related the Exciting Experiences of Princess Ozma of Oz, and Dorothy, in Their Hazardous Journey to the Home of the Flatheads, and to the Magic Isle of the Skeezers, and How They Were Rescued from Dire Peril by the Sorcery of Glinda the Good

"Glinda of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a children's novel published in 1920. The fourteenth and final book in Baum's original Oz series follows Princess Ozma and Dorothy as they journey to a remote corner of Oz to prevent war between the Flatheads and Skeezers. When their peace mission fails and they become trapped underwater on a magically submerged glass island, Glinda must lead a rescue expedition to free them before it's too late.

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

The Scarecrow of Oz

"The Scarecrow of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a novel published in 1915. When sailor Cap'n Bill and young Trot are swept by a whirlpool into a magical underwater world, they begin an extraordinary journey that leads them to the land of Oz. There they encounter Jinxland, a troubled kingdom ruled by the corrupt King Krewl, where a princess's heart has been frozen by dark magic. With the Scarecrow's help, they must confront evil witches and cruel usurpers to restore love and justice to the realm.

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

The Land of Oz

"The Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a novel published in 1904. The story follows Tip, an orphan boy escaping his cruel guardian, the witch Mombi, with his newly animated companion Jack Pumpkinhead. When an all-girl army overthrows the Scarecrow's rule of the Emerald City, Tip joins forces with beloved characters from Oz to reclaim the kingdom. Their adventure leads to the revelation of Oz's rightful ruler and a shocking discovery about Tip's true identity.

Sally Watson

Witch of the Glens

"Witch of the Glens" by Sally Watson is a historical novel written in the early 1960s. Set in the tumultuous backdrop of 17th century Scotland, the book follows the story of a young girl named Kelpie, who is part of a wandering gypsy family and is raised by an old witch and her brutish companion. The narrative explores themes of magic, danger, and the quest for identity against the societal turmoil of civil war, with Kelpie's desire to become a powerful witch guiding her journey. The opening of the novel introduces us to the tense atmosphere in the town of Inverness as the locals confront a gypsy family, accusing them of theft and witchcraft. The narrative quickly shifts focus to Kelpie, a young girl with a mischievous spirit, as she deftly escapes the angry mob after being implicated in the crimes. We see her cunning nature in action as she leaves chaos in her wake, and her longing to seize power through witchcraft unfolds. Through her relationship with the manipulative Mina and the brutish Bogle, the storyline sets the stage for Kelpie’s development as she navigates the challenges of loyalty, deception, and the desire for belonging.

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

La Mirinda Sorĉisto de Oz

"La Mirinda Sorĉisto de Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a children's novel written in 1900. When a cyclone sweeps Kansas farm girl Dorothy and her dog Toto to the magical Land of Oz, she learns she cannot return home until she destroys the Wicked Witch of the West. Joined by a Scarecrow seeking a brain, a Tin Woodman wanting a heart, and a Cowardly Lion desiring courage, Dorothy follows the yellow brick road to seek help from the mysterious Wizard of Oz.

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