The Wizard of Oz

Resumen del libro

Regarded as a modern fairy tale, L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz is one of America's most cherished and enchanting children's stories. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.

These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features original illustrations by W. W. Denslow, coloured by Barbara Frith, and an introduction by Professor Sarah Churchwell. Follow Dorothy, and her loyal dog Toto, as they are carried away from Kansas by a cyclone to the wonderful world of Oz. Wandering down the yellow brick road Dorothy meets her three famous companions - a Scarecrow longing for a brain, a Tin Woodman wishing for a heart, a cowardly Lion yearning for some courage - and together they travel to the illustrious Emerald City where they hope all their dreams will come true.

Biografía del autor

Lyman Frank Baum fue un escritor estadounidense de libros para niños. Alcanzó el éxito comercial con su primer libro, Father Goose, al que siguió un año después la aún más popular historia El maravilloso mago de Oz. Escribió otros trece libros sobre la serie Oz, que tuvo un gran número de lectores.