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Dorothy vive en medio de las grises praderas de Kansas con su tío y su tía y su pequeñoperrito Totó. No hay nada destacable en la grisura que la rodea, y nada nuevo sucede nunca en medio de aquellos parajes. Por lo menos hasta el día en que irrumpe el ciclón que engulle a la niña, con casa incluida, y es transportada junto a su mascota hasta un lugar de ensueño y seres inverosímiles, el país de Oz. Dorothy descubre que puede hacer muchas cosas maravillosas en dicha tierra, salvo la única que le interesa: regresar a Kansas, donde deben estar esperándola, muy preocupados, tía Em y tío Henry. Por fortuna, Oz toma su nombre del gran mago que vive en la Ciudad Esmeralda, y Dorothy decide ir en su busca para pedirle ayuda. Deberá seguir las baldosas amarillas y correr mil aventuras, pero no lo hará sola. Cuenta con el Espantapájaros sin seso, el Leñador sin corazón y el León Cobarde. Para conseguir lo que más desean en el mundo (cerebro, corazón, valentía, el regreso al hogar), los cuatr

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In telling his tale to Woot the Wanderer, the Tin Woodman is reminded of his Munchkin sweetheart, Nimmie Amee, and determines to find her and marry her as he had promised to do before he was turned into tin by the Wicked Witch of the West. But it has been a long time since he has seen Nimmie Amee – will she still remember him? Book 12 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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When the crooked Dr Pipt uses his patented Powder of Life on Scraps the Patchwork Girl, a terrible accident turns Unc Nunkie and Margolette into marble statues. With no magic powder left to restore them, it is down to Ojo the Unlucky and Scraps to find the five ingredients needed to brew up another batch. But the Land of Oz a big place – can one unlucky Munchkin rescue his uncle and save the day? Book 7 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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Swallowed up by an earthquake on their way to Hugson’s Ranch, Dorothy and her cousin Zeb find themselves trapped in the magical and magnificent fairy lands that lie just beneath the Earth’s surface. With the wonderful Wizard for company, the cousins’ journey to the Emerald City is beset by invisible bears, dragons, gargoyles and…vegetables? Will they ever find their way back to the surface world where they belong? Book 4 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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Dorothy and her little dog Toto are swept away from their home in Kansas by a powerful tornado and dropped into an enchanting new land called Oz. To get home, the Witch of the North tells her she must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and ask the mysterious Wizard of Oz for help. Along the way, she meets the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, and together they embark on a strange and magical adventure.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘“Come along, Toto,” she said. “We will go to the Emerald City and ask the Great Oz how to get back to Kansas again.”’ Swept away from her home in Kansas by a tornado, Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves stranded in the fantastical Land of Oz. As instructed by the Good Witch of the North and the Munchkins, Dorothy sets off on the yellow brick road to try and find her way to the Emerald City and the Wizard of Oz, who can help her get home. With her companions the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy experiences an adventure full of friendship, magic and danger. A much-loved children’s classic, The Wizard of Oz continues to delight readers young and old with its enchanting tale of witches, flying monkeys and silver shoes.

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This beloved children’s classic tale is now available in an exclusive collector's edition, featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler and decorative interior pages, making it ideal for fiction lovers, book collectors, and teachers.Delighting readers for more than 120 years, this time-honored classic is now available as a beautiful collector's edition.Whether you're buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features: A beautiful, high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art Embossed cover art and gold foiling Decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes throughout Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges Part of a 4-volume collection including?Frankenstein,?The Great Gatsby, and?The Return of Sherlock Holme The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Makes a great gift for teachers, professors, educators, or librarians Is a great read aloud at bed time for young readers or families The perfect gift for holidays, birthdays, family celebrations, or other gift giving occasions The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?follows Kansas farmgirl Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto as a violent cyclone transports them to a faraway magical place called Oz, land of the Munchkins and witches. To make it home, Dorothy dons her famous slippers and must follow the Yellow Brick Road to seek help from the Great Wizard in the Emerald City. Soon she is joined by the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, each on his own unique quest for a better self.Exploring the time-honored themes of good versus evil, the beauty of friendship, the value of self-sufficiency, and why home is where the heart is, this unique collector's edition presents L. Frank Baum's beloved tale of otherworldly adventures in a giftable new way.

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This Oxford Children's Classic features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Lemn Sissay, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . . When a great tornado carries Dorothy to the land of Oz, she finds herself alone in a strange and enchanted place. If she is ever to see her Kansas home again, she must travel to the Emerald City and ask the Wizard of Oz for help. It's a daunting journey, but with Dorothy's new friends at her side-the scarecrow, the tinman, and the cowardly lion-anything is possible.

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Experience Oz like never before in this collection of books ten through twelve in L. Frank Baum’s classic American fairy tale series.The tenth, eleventh, and twelfth titles of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection! In Rinkitink in Oz, Prince Inga of Pingaree must rescue his parents and all of the subjects from his kingdom who were kidnapped by marauders form Regos and Coregos. Prince Inga, along with the visiting King Rinkitink and Bilbil the goat, set off on a series of grand adventures that will lead them to the underground kingdom of the Nome King. Will Inga’s bravery and courage be enough to save his parents and all of their subjects? In The Lost Princess of Oz, Ozma, the beloved ruler of Oz, has disappeared, so Dorothy, the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion, and a band of friends must search the vast land of Oz to find her. In The Tin Woodman of Oz, Tin Woodman, Woot the Wanderer, and Captain Fyter set off on a quest to find the lovely Munchkin, Nimmie Amee. Once upon a time, she and the Woodman were going to marry, but then the Wicked Witch of the West turned him to tin. Can the Tin Woodman find Nimmie Amee? And will she remember him?

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Blown far from her home to the magical Land of Oz, little Dorothy must follow the yellow-brick road to the Emerald City and ask the Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz for help. With the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion by her side, Dorothy must first defeat the Wicked Witch of the West - but will the Wizard's magic be enough to help her get home? Book 1 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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Anyone in a fairy country like the Land of Oz can do anything Believing that the modern fairy tale no longer required ''a fearsome moral'' rendered by ''horrible and blood-curdling incidents'', L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) decided to create a world in which ''the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out''. Since the early successes of the Oz series during the author''s lifetime, and with the production of numerous stage, film, television and literary adaptations in the years since his death, Baum''s magical fairyland of Oz - devised ''solely to please children of today'' - has continually delighted and influenced the imaginations of millions across the world for over a century. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends in this 15 book collection by L. Frank Baum. These beloved children's classics are timeless and loved by all.

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Con este libro los niños pueden disfrutar de las historias de "El mago de Oz" de dos formas diferentes: Leyendo el texto adaptado del famoso cuento o coloreando las bonitas y divertidas ilustraciones, creadas por Fabiana Attanasio, usando su propia imaginación y creatividad. Además, incluye un póster gigante que se puede colorear también y colgar en la pared.Si te sientes un niño también puedes animarte a colorear.

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There is no place like home.'When a cyclone whisks Dorothy and her dog, Toto, away from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz, her only wish is to return home.

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When the Island of Pingaree is invaded by the barbarian warriors of Regos, it is up to Prince Inga to rescue his captured parents and save his fellow islanders from slavery. With the help of the jolly King Rinkitink and Bilbil, his surly goat companion, the young prince must trust in the power of three mysterious coloured pearls – but will their magic be enough to liberate the Pingarese? Book 10 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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With their farm now in the hands of the bank, Dorothy, Uncle Henry and Aunt Em have decided to live in the Emerald City forevermore, and set out to explore the magical Land of Oz in the company of Dorothy’s most beloved friends. But when news of an evil invasion reaches their ears, they must rush back to Ozma’s side and face certain destruction together. Is this the end for our heroes? Book 6 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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Dorothy thinks she's lost forever when a tornado whirls her and her dog, Toto, into a magical world. To get home, she must find the wonderful wizard in the Emerald City of Oz. On the way she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. But the Wicked Witch of the West has her own plans for the new arrival... will Dorothy ever see Kansas again?

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An irresistible new collectible hardcover in the successful series of Penguin Christmas Classics: the story of Santa Claus, from boy to jolly old fellow, as imagined by the creator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.A magical Christmas story by the author of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus answers the enigmatic Christmas questions: Why does Santa travel via Reindeer? How does he fit through the chimney, and how does he deliver all those toys in one wintry night?First published in 1902, the tale begins as a wood nymph discovers a baby abandoned in a forest. Raised among mythical forest creatures, the child learns to outwit evil as he grows towards adulthood and must discover how to re-enter the human world, which leaves him determined to share gifts and spread love to his fellow man. L. Frank Baum creates a world full of charm and whimsy, delightfully imagined with a cast of memorable and loveable characters.

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El mago de Oz es el cuento infantil norteamericano más leído y traducido a otras lenguas; por lo tanto, uno de los libros favoritos de los niños de todos los países. La historia nos cuenta el viaje fantástico de Dorothy por el camino de adoquines amarillos hacia la Ciudad Esmeralda, junto a sus compañeros, el espantapájaros, el leñador de hojalata y el león cobarde, en busca del mago de Oz. Aunque alejado de los argumentos tradicionales de los cuentos populares, guarda un mensaje que es el de propugnar el bien frente al mal y la verdad frente a la falsedad, así como el de enseñar que la inteligencia, la bondad, el esfuerzo, el valor y la solidaridad deben ser las cualidades que todos los niños y adolescentes han de poseer para llegar a ser adultos ejemplares.

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Dorothy and Ozma journey out into the remote lands of Oz to prevent a war between the Flatheads and the Skeezers, only to be chased down a mountain and trapped in an island city under the sea. As only Queen Coo-ee-oh knows how to raise the island to the surface, it is up to the Wizard and Glinda to rescue them – but will they make it to the city in time? Book 14 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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Princess Ozma, ruler of the Land of Oz, has gone missing. With no magical means of returning her, Dorothy and her friends must travel into unknown lands and confront strange new challenges in order to find her. However, Ozma could be anywhere, and only a very powerful sorcerer could be responsible: but who? Book 11 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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Dragged down through a whirlpool into the fairyland of Mo, Trot and Cap’n Bill must find their way to the safety of Oz. But as they pass through the dominion of the mean King Krewl, it takes the brains of the Scarecrow to find a way to return the throne to its rightful owner and save the people from the Wicked Witch’s evil magic. But will Trot and Cap’n Bill ever make it to Oz? Book 9 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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Shipwrecked on the shores of a strange new country, Betsy Bobbin and her loyal mule Hank decide to help the Shaggy Man in his quest to find his missing brother. Aided by Tik-Tok the Clockwork Man and Queen Ann’s failed Army of Oogaboos, their path leads them into the underground kingdom of the Nomes, where danger and disaster are never far from view. Will they ever find the Shaggy Man’s brother? Book 8 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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Princess Ozma’s birthday celebration is set to be the most magnificent party of all time, and everybody who’s anybody in Oz is desperate for an invitation. As for Dorothy and her friends, lost out in the lands beyond the Deadly Desert, they must use their heads and discover a way to get back to the Emerald City if they are to be in attendance on this most special occasion. But will they manage to get there in time? Book 5 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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The Royal Family of Ev have been taken prisoner by the evil Nome King, a monarch whose magical power is matched only by his wickedness and cruelty. With Princess Ozma at their side, Dorothy and her friends bravely risk their freedom to challenge the mighty King – but will they ever see the fair Land of Oz again? Book 3 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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A deluxe gift edition of L. Frank Baum’s cherished children’s classic, vividly reimagined with beautiful four-color artwork and nine interactive features created by MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise.Hailed as “America’s greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale” by the Library of Congress, L. Frank Baum’s classic story has been enjoyed by generations of young readers since its publication in 1900. One of the most-read children’s books, it is a staple of American literature and the inspiration for the beloved 1939 Academy Award-winning movie (widely acclaimed as one of the greatest films of all time), as well as stage plays and musicals.When a tornado strikes the Kansas prairie, young orphan Dorothy Gale and her little dog Toto are blown away to Oz, a magical place filled with witches, munchkins, winged monkeys, and other unusual inhabitants. Lost and afraid, all Dorothy wants is to return to her Uncle Henry and Auntie Em. But to do so, the Good Witch of the North tells her, she must follow the Yellow Brick Road that leads to the Emerald City. There, she will find the fearsome Wizard of Oz who can help her find her way home. Along the way, Dorothy encounters three unforgettable characters—the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Cowardly Lion—who join her in her quest. Their journey to the Emerald City, fraught with peril and adventure, teaches them the true meaning of friendship and reminds us all that there is no place like home. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Interactive reimagines the novel’s iconic imagery and highlights phrases from the original book in a unique and delightful style that will enchant readers of all ages. Sure to become a collector’s item, this deluxe illustrated edition contains specially commissioned artwork and nine exclusive interactive features, including:A cyclone map that opens up to reveal the Land of OzA pop-up Yellow Brick RoadOz glasses that provide a different look at the worldFighting trees with branches that moveDorothy’s silver shoes that can be clicked togetherThis marvelous edition will enchant young and adult readers and is a thoughtful gift for any occasion.

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In the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a huge cyclone transports the orphan Dorothy and her little dog Toto from Kansas to the Land of Oz, and she fears that she will never see Aunt Em and Uncle Henry ever again. But she meets the Munchkins, and they tell her to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City where the Wonderful Wizard of Oz will grant any wish. On the way, she meets the brainless Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. The four friends set off to seek their heart's desires, and in a series of action packed adventures they encounter a deadly poppy field, fierce animals, flying monkeys, a wicked witch, a good witch, and the Mighty Oz himself. In Glinda of Oz, the last of the original ‘Oz’ books, Dorothy and Princess Ozma seek the help of Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, when they find themselves in peril on the Magic Isle of the Skeezers.

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Un ciclón arrastra Dorothy desde Kansas a Oz, una tierra mágica gobernada por brujas y magos, donde los animales hablan, losmonos vuelan y un par de zapatos de plata tienen poderes mágicos. La niña teme no volver a ver jamás a sus amados tíos,Em y Henry. Pero, con su perrito Toto, echa a andar por la carretera de adoquines amarillos hacia la Ciudad Esmeralda parapedir al gran Oz que le ayude a volver a casa. En el camino conoce al Espantapájaros, al Hombre de Hojalata y al LeónCobarde. El grupo de amigos se enfrenta a numerosas aventuras y terribles peligros, por no nombrar a la Bruja Malvada del Oeste,que tiene una cuenta pendiente con Dorothy...Un cuento de hadas modernizado en el cual se conservan la sorpresa y la diversión y se prescinde del dolor y las pesadillas.

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