The ground-breaking success of both the original 1900 novel and the 1902 Broadway musical prompted Baum to write thirteen additional Oz books which serve as official sequels to the first story. It was often reprinted under the title The Wizard of Oz, which is the title of the successful 1902 Broadway musical adaptation as well as the classic 1939 live-action film. It had sold three million copies by the time it entered the public domain in 1956.
In January 1901, the publishing company completed printing the first edition, a total of 10,000 copies, which quickly sold out. The book was first published in the United States in May 1900 by the George M. Upon her arrival in the magical world of Oz, she learns she cannot return home until she has destroyed the Wicked Witch of the West. A Kansas farm girl named Dorothy ends up in the magical Land of Oz after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their home by a cyclone. It is the first novel in the Oz series of books. Step into Dorothy's classic slippers and follow the yellow brick road alongside your friends in this timeless tale! One of the most beloved adventures of our time, Book By You's version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz features six characters (and Toto, of course) to personalize, all of whom make this journey one you'll want to embark on again and again.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a 1900 children's novel written by author L.
When he sends them on a dangerous quest to destroy the Wicked Witch of the West, Dorothy and her friends learn more about themselves than they ever expected.
Together, they journey to the Emerald City to ask the mythical Wizard of Oz for his help. On the road, they meet a colorful cast of characters including a scarecrow searching for a brain, a tin man looking for a heart, and a lion in need of courage. When a cyclone tears through the countryside, it carries Dorothy and Toto to the magical Land of Oz, where they "follow the yellow brick road" on an adventure in hopes of finding their way back home. This spectacular tale has captivated and enthralled readers everywhere since its first publication in 1900.ĭorothy is a young orphan living with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry on a bleak and gray farm in Kansas, where her only friend is a little black dog named Toto. Frank Baum's beloved adventure, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Book By You proudly presents your personalized version of L.
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