The Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum

The timeless classic tale that has captivated readers for more than a century, now in a stunning green clothbound hardcover complete with pink foil details and sprayed edges

Follow the Yellow Brick Road on an enchanting adventure through Oz with this stunning edition of L. Frank Baum's enduring tale Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home, Dorothy must travel to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions--the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion--Dorothy embarks on a life changing adventure that emphasizes the magic already within us.
With its imaginative world, memorable characters, and timeless themes of courage, love, and wisdom, this special edition of The Wizard of Oz will warm the hearts of readers both new and returning.

Genres: Fantasy, Classics, Fiction

208 pages, Hardcover

Published November 11, 2025

About the author

also wrote under the names:
* Edith van Dyne,
* Floyd Akers,
* Schuyler Staunton,
* John Estes Cooke,
* Suzanne Metcalf,
* Laura Bancroft,
* Louis F. Baum,
* Captain Hugh Fitzgerald

Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels (not including four lost, unpublished novels), 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.
Born and raised in Chittenango, New York, Baum moved west after an unsuccessful stint as a theater producer and playwright. He and his wife opened a store in South Dakota and he edited and published a newspaper. They then moved to Chicago, where he worked as a newspaper reporter and published children's literature, coming out with the first Oz book in 1900. While continuing his writing, among his final projects he sought to establish a film studio focused on children's films in Los Angeles, California.
His works anticipated such later commonplaces as television, augmented reality, laptop computers (The Master Key), wireless telephones (Tik-Tok of Oz), women in high-risk and action-heavy occupations (Mary Louise in the Country), and the ubiquity of advertising on clothing (Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work).

Reviews

[mysilicielka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Piękna, pełna emocji i kolorów historia małej dziewczynki, która, podobnie jak Alicja, trafiła do obcego i niesamowitego świata. Dorosły czytelnik dostrzeże sporo mądrości na temat ludzkiej natury. Gdyby nie kilka naprawdę brutalnych scen (Blaszany Drwal doskonale umie posługiwać się siekierą, zwłaszcza w obliczu zagrożenia ze stada wilków), byłaby idealna dla współczesnych najmłodszych. Warto poznać, przeczytać w całości chociaż raz, biorąc pod uwagę jak dużą rolę pełni ta bajka w dzisiejszej popkulturze. Opublikowana po raz pierwszy w 1900 roku! A dalej zachwyca.

[Jo Bathurst · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not what I was expecting. Nothing like the film!
Which is a film I absolutely love and have seen countless times! ❤️
Written for children I think by the language that is used. I loved the edition tho; Green hardback with purple stars and pink sprayed pages 😍

[Aaron T · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wonderful children’s story. You can definitely see how kids of the early 1900s would have been drawn to the fantasy and wonderment of the story. It also has good lessons on friendship, confidence, trust, and acceptance.

[Sam McNeill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little book. Not enough flying monkeys. Green lady bad.

[Isabella · Rating 4 out of 5]

there’s no place like home :)

[Chiara Irt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Le genre de livre qui te donne envie d’être de nouveau un enfant qui écoute sa mère lui raconter une histoire pour s’endormir

[Natalie Schloss · Rating 5 out of 5]

can't believe i never read this as a kid! found a pretty copy i couldn't resist and i'm glad, just as delightful as watching the movie!

[William Mason · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick, easy to read book made for children, although enjoyable for all ages for a comforting read. Follows Dorothy and a few of her new friends on their journey.

[Debi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh I loved reading the original story so much. I also love this beautiful illustrated copy! I can’t wait to delve into the other Oz books