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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum

Originally published in 1900 as THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, and later under the title THE WIZARD OF OZ, L. Frank Baum's imaginative American fairy tale/fantasy has been a perennial favorite for over a century. Though there is academic debate about 1890s political references in the text, the adventures of Dorothy Gale and the creatures she meets are infinitely more entrancing to readers. This first volume in the 14-book Wizard of Oz series opens with a transformative tornado that hits Dorothy's small Kansas town and transports the girl and her pup, Toto, to the magical Land of Oz. Seeking a way back home, Dorothy sets out in search of the Wizard of Oz, who she hopes will be able to help. As she travels, Dorothy is joined by an intellect-hungry Scarecrow, a forlorn Tin Woodman, and a deeply funny Cowardly Lion. But one of the most famous children's literary villains of all time, the Wicked Witch of the West, threatens to keep the foursome from their goal. The traditional edition is accompanied by W.W. Denslow's incredible illustrations, but many artists have re-illustrated this American masterpiece.

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	9780743412988, Paperback, Natl Book Network, 2001 $6.00 (Like New) Other copies of 9780743412988

	9780534147365, Paperback, Thomson Learning, 1991 $1.00 (Used, Very Good) Other copies of 9780534147365

	9781404340428, Hardcover, Indypublish.Com, 2003 None currently available

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	9781603128988, Hardcover, Alan Rodgers Books, 2007 $41.95 (New) Other copies of 9781603128988

	9780192824004, Paperback, Oxford Univ Pr, 1997 $11.16 (Very Good) Other copies of 9780192824004

	9789626342145, Compact Disc, Naxos Audio Books, 2001 $24.00 (New) Other copies of 9789626342145

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	9780786134571, Audio Cassette, Blackstone Audio Inc, 2005 $12.19 (NEW) Other copies of 9780786134571

	9781557360137, Hardcover, Cornerstone Books, 1987 $22.87 (Used - Good) Other copies of 9781557360137

	9780679434412, Audio Cassette, Random House, 1994 $12.00 (As New) Other copies of 9780679434412

	9780517122044, Hardcover, Random House Value Pub, 1995 $6.68 (Used - Good) Other copies of 9780517122044

	9780486477251, PACKAGE, Dover Pubns, 2010 None currently available

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	9780486291161, Paperback, Dover Pubns, 1996 $1.00 (Good ) Other copies of 9780486291161

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	9781421806525, Hardcover, 1st World Library, 2005 $12.49 (Used - Good) Other copies of 9781421806525

	9780486206912, Paperback, Dover Pubns, 1960 $1.00 (Used - Acceptable) Other copies of 9780486206912

	9780804900690, Paperback, Airmont Pub Co, 1965 £1.19 (Good) Other copies of 9780804900690

	9780525432364, Hardcover, Penguin USA, 1972 None currently available

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	9780199540648, Paperback, Oxford Univ Pr, 2008 $9.04 (NEW) Other copies of 9780199540648

	9780688069445, Reinforced Hardcover, Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1987 $5.00 (Good ) Other copies of 9780688069445

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	9780816725656, Paperback, Troll Communications Llc, 1991 $1.00 (Used, Very Good) Other copies of 9780816725656

	9780679417941, Hardcover, Everymans Library, 1992 $4.20 (Used - Good) Other copies of 9780679417941

	9780700609864, Hardcover, Univ Pr of Kansas, 1999 $245.30 (Good) Other copies of 9780700609864

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	9780689817519, Hardcover, Little Simon, 2000 $7.51 (REMAINDER) Other copies of 9780689817519

	9780451530295, Paperback, Signet Classic, 2006 $1.00 (Very Good ) Other copies of 9780451530295

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	9780812970111, Paperback, Modern Library, 2003 $3.00 (Acceptable) Other copies of 9780812970111

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Excerpt

"The forest is perfectly delightful," declared the Lion, looking around him with joy; "never have I seen a more beautiful place."
"It seems gloomy," said the scarecrow.
"Not a bit of it," answered the Lion. "I should like to live here all my life. See how soft the dried leaves are under your feet and how rich and green the moss is that clings to these old trees. Surely no wild beast could wish a pleasanter home."

Synopses

After being transported by a cyclone to the land of Oz, Dorothy and her dog are befriended by a scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion, who accompany her to the Emerald City to look for a wizard who can help Dorothy return home to Kansas.