The Road To Oz

Description

Dorothy and Toto are off again on an exciting adventure down The Road to Oz! In order to help the lovable, ever-wandering Shaggy Man, Dorothy and Toto must journey through magical and mysterious lands. Soon the three are joined by a lost lad named Button-Bright and the beautiful young Polychromethe Rainbow's Daughter. With magic at work and danger about, these new friends must journey through cities of talking beasts, across the Deadly Desert into the Truth Pond, and through many other strange and incredible places before they can reach the Emerald City. Along the way, Dorothy and her companions encounter a whole new assortment of fantastic and funny characters--the crafty King Dox of Foxville, the magical donkey King Kik-a-bray, the terrible bigheaded Scoodlers, and Johnny Dooit (who can do anything)--along with old friends Jack Pumpkinhead, Tik-tok, Billina, and, of course, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, and the wonderful Wizard himself. The Road to Oz is the fifth adventure in the magical Land of Oz. For the first time since the original 1909 edition, this stunning new facsimile edition illustrates Dorothy's fantastic adventures on different colors of paper reflecting where she and her friends are on the road to Oz. Featuring all of John R. Neill's 126 striking pen-and-ink drawings, this handsome deluxe edition is one to be treasured for years to come. Afterword by Peter Glassman. This deluxe facsimile of the fifth Oz adventure reunites Dorothy and her friends for Princess Ozma's glorious birthday party. For the first time since the original 1909 edition, the 126 masterful illustrations are printed on colored papers, exactly as the author intended. A Books of Wonder Classic.

About the Author

Baum, L. Frank

L. Frank Baum was an American author known for his children's books, most notably the "Wizard of Oz" series. He was born in 1856 in New York and passed away in 1919.Baum's most notable works include the novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," which tells the story of a young girl named Dorothy who is transported to a magical land called Oz and must find her way back home with the help of a group of friends, and the subsequent books in the "Oz" series, which continue the adventures of Dorothy and her companions in the fantastical world of Oz.Baum's writing is known for its imaginative world-building, memorable characters, and exploration of themes such as friendship, courage, and the power of imagination. His works have been adapted into numerous films, stage productions, and other media, and continue to be enjoyed by children and adults around the world.In addition to his writing, Baum was also a businessman, actor, and playwright. Despite financial struggles throughout his life, his contributions to children's literature and the enduring popularity of the "Wizard of Oz" series have secured his place in literary history.

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