The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
By L. Frank Baum
- Release Date: 1900-05-17
- Genre: Fantasy for Kids
Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
You’ve seen the iconic 1939 movie, but do you know about the talking field mice, the Winkies, and the Witch of the North that appear in the original book? L. Frank Baum’s beloved classic - the first title in the Oz series - is more complex and intricate than the movie, but just as colorful and fun. The story features a large cast of enchanting characters and a thrilling heroic quest.
Upon the book’s release in 1900, Baum wrote, “It aspires to be a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heart-aches and nightmares are left out.” Mission accomplished. Readers of all ages immediately fell in love with the story, demanding sequels, and Baum obliged, penning more than a dozen installments before his death in 1919.
Reviews
Awesome
5By It's perfected gagGreat read of this classicAwesome read
5By Sisler00I was in search of a good classic to read, having watched the movie many times I thought why not. Absolutely blew my mind the details of the story were truly fascinating and entertaining definitely keeping in my library for another rainy day.The wonderful Wizard of Oz
4By The storybookThis was an exciting experience to read this book. It’s way different from the movie but author who wrote this I love y’all guys.❤️📕📚Bad Example
3By bookworm_kittycat_kotlcIt was a bit beautiful/ugly means good/evil. I would not recommend. There is some killing-by the protagonist, no less-and sets a bad example for youngsters. Kind of a if someone is disabled or ‘ugly’, they need to die. It is a nice book otherwise though.4.7
4By the best story'sI love the wizard of oz and the adventure she took but I wish they told the whole storyDifferent from movie
5By g_1604I loved it and I love how I can compare and contrast between the book and movieMagical and wonderful read for those who have slacked and want to get their minds not so lazy
4By sammylulu423I watched the movie and was fascinated on the difference between storiesCalming
5By cvygz yyI love the voice very calmingTo long
4By hbg ivycugcugkbibuvyc fdtTo longDelightful
4By J@C1CincAt 55 I never read this book, and it is so different from the movie. I enjoyed it very much.