Children will delight in the further adventures of Dorothy, Glenda, the munchkins and her friends as they revisit Oz. Frank Baum was a famous author of children¿s books. He is best noted for his book The Wizard of Ox. Baum used several pen names when writing different series. He used the pen name Edith van Dyke when writing books for adolescent girls. In The Scarecrow of Oz Cap'n Bill and Trot, a young girl, are caught in a whirlpool that begins their journey to Oz. Fortunately Scarecrow saves them from a dreadful fate and they reach Ozma's splendid palace. This is a 1915 sequel to Tik-Tok of Oz. For grades 4-7.…mehr
Children will delight in the further adventures of Dorothy, Glenda, the munchkins and her friends as they revisit Oz. Frank Baum was a famous author of children¿s books. He is best noted for his book The Wizard of Ox. Baum used several pen names when writing different series. He used the pen name Edith van Dyke when writing books for adolescent girls. In The Scarecrow of Oz Cap'n Bill and Trot, a young girl, are caught in a whirlpool that begins their journey to Oz. Fortunately Scarecrow saves them from a dreadful fate and they reach Ozma's splendid palace. This is a 1915 sequel to Tik-Tok of Oz. For grades 4-7.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best known for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its subsequent series of books. Born in Chittenango, New York, Baum explored various careers in theater, retail, and journalism before achieving success as a writer. His breakthrough came in 1900 with the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a book that became one of the most iconic works of American children's literature. The novel introduced the magical land of Oz and characters such as Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow, establishing Baum as a key figure in fantasy literature.Baum was a prolific writer, producing over 50 books across different genres, but the Oz series, consisting of 14 novels, remains his most influential work. His writing was deeply shaped by his love of fantasy and desire to offer children a world of imagination and adventure. Many of his stories included progressive themes, such as gender equality, with strong, central female characters. His work celebrated creativity, optimism, and the power of imagination, making a lasting impact on young readers.In addition to his literary career, Baum was active in political causes, particularly advocating for women's suffrage and social reforms. He also ventured into the film industry, working as a screenwriter and producer. Baum's Oz series has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, solidifying his legacy as a central figure in American fantasy literature and popular culture.
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