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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 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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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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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American childrens novel originally published in 1900. Since then it has stirred the imagination of young and old alike. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying cyclone crashes through Kansas and she and her dog Toto are swept away from their home to the magical land of Oz. To get home they have to follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the mysterious Wizard of Oz. Embark on a strange but enchanting adventure with Dorothy, Toto and their companions the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the cowardly lion whom they meet on the way. Čaroděj ze země Oz je americký román pro děti vydaný poprvé v roce 1900. Od té doby podněcuje fantazii dětí i dospělých. Dorotka si myslí, že je nadobro ztracená, když se Kansasem prožene větrná smršť a odnese ji a jejího pejska Tota z domova do kouzelné země Oz. Aby se mohli vrátit domů, musí se vydat po cestě ze žlutých cihel do Smaragdového města a najít záhadného čaroděje ze země Oz. Vydejte se na podivné, kouzelné dobrodružství s Dorotkou, Totem a jejich společníky Plecháčem, Strašákem a zbabělým lvem, které cestou potkají.

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Can you imagine being whooshed away by the wind to a magic land of witches and strange characters? Have you ever met Munchkins or Winkies or monkeys with wings and an all powerful wizard? This is the story of how Dorothy made some wonderful friends in a magic land and how she tried to get back home to Kansas. Did she manage? Youll have to read the story to fi nd out! Tags Friendship Fantasy Courage and persistence In this Reader you will find Games and language activities An audio recording of the story A picture dictionary Syllabus Vocabulary areas Colours, clothes, parts of the body, directions Grammar and structures Present simple, Verb infi nitive, Must and have to for obligation, Determiners some any, Adjectives of description and feeling, Prepositions of place

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With paper and pen or needle and thread, storytelling has many traditions. Penguin's award-winning art director Paul Buckley presents Penguin Threads, a series of Penguin Classics Deluxe Editions inspired by the aesthetic of handmade crafts with specially commissioned cover art. Jillian Tamaki's embroidered artwork appears on The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Emma by Jane Austen, and Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. This latest set features three beloved classics for both adults and children with cover art by painter and illustrator Rachell Sumpter. Sketched in a traditional illustrative manner, the final covers are sculpt embossed and present full front and reverse hand-stitched designs. Through story, style and texture, the Penguin Threads is an exciting chapter in Penguin's long history of excellence in book design, for true lovers of the book, design, and handcrafted beauty.

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Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile embossed layers, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf.

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A stunningly beautiful hardback edition of the most famous journey in the world.Follow the yellow brick road!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 follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics:9780241444313 The Little Prince9780241663554 The Jungle Book9780241568811 Charlotte''s Web9780241688243 Little Women9780241688250 Peter Pan9780241688267 The Railway Children9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz9780241655702 Watership Down9780241663578 The Worst Witch9780241663547 David Copperfield9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump9780241623916 The Dark is Rising9780241411162 The Secret Garden9780241411148 Black Beauty9780241411155 Dracula9780241425121 Frankenstein9780241425138 Wuthering Heights9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes9780241411193 A Christmas Carol9780241621196 Grimms'' Fairy Tales9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen''s Fairy Tales

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eBook: First published in 1914, ‘Little Wizard Stories of Oz’ is a collection of six short stories from the famous and much-loved ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. Short stories in the collection include ‘The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger’, ‘Little Dorothy and Toto’, and ‘Tiktok and the Nome King’. A sweet collection of magical stories, perfect for younger readers new to the world of Oz.

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Enjoy Every Cherry’s adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz featuring illustrations, sensory features and symbols to aid reading comprehension and accessibility. Our shorter, symbolised versions of the text allow for the same great stories to be delivered in a condensed but still equally fun and entertaining edition of L. Frank Baum’s classic.

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Enjoy Every Cherry’s adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz featuring illustrations, sensory features and glossary descriptions to aid reading comprehension and accessibility. Our shorter versions of the text allow for the same great stories to be delivered in a condensed but still equally fun and entertaining edition of L. Frank Baum’s classic.

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"I want to become a big, strong bird, like a hawk - Pyrzqxgl!" Equipped with a magical word that can transform them into whatever they want, Kiki Aru and the ever-vengeful Ruggedo set out to take over the Land of Oz. Meanwhile, Dorothy and her friends are on a mission to find the greatest ever gift for Ozma's birthday. But when the Emerald City is threatened and the two parties meet, whose magic will prevail? Part of the Wizard of Oz Collection - Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends in this 15 book collection by L. Frank Baum, redesigned and anglicised. These beloved children's classics will make the perfect gift; timeless and loved by all.

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"Welcome home, sublime and noble Ancestor! Welcome, honourable and exalted Sir" Upon his return to the cornfield from which Dorothy first rescued him, the Scarecrow decides to follow his pole deep down into the earth and find out more about his family history. But when he discovers the Silver Islands and unearths his royal heritage, will he stay beneath the earth or can Dorothy persuade him to return to the Land of Oz? Part of the Wizard of Oz Collection - Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends in this 15 book collection by L. Frank Baum, redesigned and anglicised. These beloved children's classics will make the perfect gift; timeless and loved by all.

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An exciting adventure starts when a cyclone blows Dorothy and Toto up into the sky and to the magic Land of Oz. Here they meet the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Lion, and together they share incredible adventures, learn the value of true friendship and understand the importance of keeping promises. A story that you will never forget!

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I am fully determined to go at once to the Magic Isle of the Skeezers and to the enchanted mountain of the Flatheads, and prevent war and strife between their inhabitants 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? Part of the Wizard of Oz Collection - Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends in this 15 book collection by L. Frank Baum, redesigned and anglicised. These beloved children's classics will make the perfect gift; timeless and loved by all.

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And now, if you'll kindly excuse me for a time, I'll go over to the castle and do my conquering 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 o

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This is only fair and just, and is the risk you declared you were willing to take" 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? Part of the Wizard of Oz Collection - Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends in this 15 book collection by L. Frank Baum, redesigned and anglicised. These beloved children's classics will make the perfect gift; timeless and loved by all.

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A beautifully decorative colouring book inspired by L. Frank Baum's classic story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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Robert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of TheWonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of theoriginal publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorterversion of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the styleof W. W. Denslow. With sparkling touches of coloured foil andEmerald City eyeglasses, this classic tale is certain to find anhonoured place on the family bookshelf.

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Dorotka žije uprostřed kansaských prérií v domku se strýčkem Henrym a tetou Em. Jaké je její překvapení, když ji jednoho dne tornádo odnese i s domem do neznámé země Žvýkalů! Co si v cizí zemi počne? A jak se dostane zpátky? Spolu se svým malým psem Totem se Dorotka vydává na dlouhou cestu plnou dobrodružství. Potkává slaměného strašáka, plechového dřevorubce a zbabělého lva - ti se stanou jejími průvodci a nejbližšími přáteli. Co všechno se jim cestou přihodí? Pomůže jim čaroděj ze země Oz splnit to, po čem každý z nich nejvíc touží?

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Never question the truth of what you fail to understand, for the world is filled with wonders" 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? Part of the Wizard of Oz Collection - Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends in this 15 book collection by L. Frank Baum, redesigned and anglicised. These beloved children's classics will make the perfect gift; timeless and loved by all.

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KLASICKÁ POHÁDKA S KRÁSNÝMI ILUSTRACEMI | Malá Dorotka Galeová žije u strýčka Henryho a tety Emy uprostřed prérie v Kansasu. Krajina je pustá a nepřívětivá, teta a strýček stále pracují a nemají na Dorotku čas. Jediným jejím přítelem je pejsek Toto. Když přijde tornádo, Dorotka se nestihne schovat a vítr ji i s Totem a jejím domem přenese do daleké Východní země, kde žijí modří Mlaskalové… O zdejších dobrodružstvích už vypráví tato klasická, mnohokrát zfilmovaná a po mnoho generací oblíbená kniha. Toto vydání klasické pohádky Čaroděj ze země Oz doplnila nádhernými ilustracemi Kateřina Bažantová Boudriot.

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eBook: Best known as the author of the ‘Wizard of Oz’ series of children’s stories, L. Frank Baum also worked as a poultry farmer before he found literary fame. ‘The Book of the Hamburgs’ is a short informative guide to the Hamburg breed of chicken, one of his favourites. This book explores characteristics, the history of the breed, and information for those looking to exhibit their Hamburgs. A charming guide to one of the author’s little-known passions.

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Audiokniha: „Nikde není tak dobře jako doma.“ Legendární příběh o Dorotce a jejích přátelích, kteří se vydají na dobrodružnou cestu za Velkým kouzelníkem do země Oz, aby získali to, po čem touží. Malá Dorotka žije u svého strýce Jindřicha a tety Emy uprostřed kansaské prérie. Jednoho dne přijde tornádo a odnese ji i s jejím psíkem Totem do neznámé země Mlaskalů.    Aby se mohla vrátit zpět domů, musí se vydat do Smaragdového města ve středu země Oz za tajemným Velkým kouzelníkem. Při putování potká Hastroše, Plechového drvoštěpa a Zbabělého lva a než se jí podaří vrátit do Kansasu, zažijí spolu neuvěřitelná dobrodružství plná nebezpečí. Krásný legendární příběh v podání Kláry Sedláčkové-Oltové s hudbou Jana Šikla.

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eBook: First published under the pseudonym Schuyler Staunton, ‘The Fate of a Crown’ is one of L. Frank Baum’s early adventure stories aimed at an adult audience. Set in the revolutionary Brazil of 1889, young Robert Harcliffe takes up a job in Brazil as secretary for wealthy politician Dom Miguel de Pintra. Leader of the revolutionaries, Dom Miguel is plotting to overthrow the monarchy of Dom Pedro, and Harcliffe soon realises that is has entered into a dangerous world.

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eBook: ‘The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo’ is a collection of fourteen short stories for children by renowned ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. The stories focus on the adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and his family, who inhabit a magical and nonsensical world where everything you could ever need grows on trees. The characters find themselves in all kinds of weird and whimsical situations, including a fight with a purple dragon and the invasion of a wind-up iron intruder. Full of magic and the absurd, this is a wonderful introduction to early L. Frank Baum.

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eBook: A young baby named Claus is found abandoned in a forest. Claus is taken in by Ak, the Master Woodsman of the World and a wood nymph named Necile and has a happy upbringing away from other humans. When Claus moves away, he gains a reputation for kindness towards children, and starts carving toys to give them. The evil Agwas steal the toys as they are stopping the children from misbehaving, forcing Claus to enter homes through chimneys to deliver his gifts. There are plenty more adventures in store for Claus before he becomes Santa Claus, in this delightful festive children’s story from renowned author L. Frank Baum.

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Adaptace původního textu L. Franka Bauma je obohacena jedinečnými ilustracemi mimořádně citlivé umělkyně Manuely Adreani, která dokázala svými ilustracemi ztvárnit imaginární království Velikého a Strašlivého Čaroděje ze Země Oz, a sdělit kouzlo příběhu, který se stal nadčasovou klasikou.

Objev podobné jako Čaroděj ze Země Oz - Lyman Frank Baum, Manuela Adreani, Giada Francia

eBook: First published in 1905, author L. Frank Baum considered ‘Queen Zixi of Ix or The Story of the Magic Cloak’ to be one of his greatest works. Closer in style to a traditional fairy tale than many of his other children’s stories, the plot centres around a magic wishing cloak created by Queen Lulea and her fairy subjects. The cloak will grant a single wish to each wearer of the cloak – unless they have come into possession of it by dishonest means. A captivating story, full of magic, morals, mystery, and wonder. A must-read for all Oz fans.

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eBook: First published in 1906 ‘Daughters of Destiny’ by famous ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum, is one of the few adventure novels he wrote for adults. Set in Baluchistan, two rival cousins Kasam and Ahmed are vying for the throne. A group of Americans who are planning to build a railroad in the country get caught up in all the drama in this thrilling tale of intrigue and adventure.

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eBook: Originally published anonymously in 1908, ‘The Last Egyptian’ is a novel by famous author L. Frank Baum. Set in Egypt, the story follows the fortunes of Egyptologist Gerald Winston, Egyptian Kara, and an interpreter named Tadros. From secret tombs to treasure troves, and from bandits to a mummy’s curse – this is a story full of excitement and adventure.

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eBook: ‘The Flying Girl’ by L. Frank Baum was originally published under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne. Specifically aimed at girls, the story follows strong and independent young girl Orissa Kane during the early days of aviation. Her brother Stephen is building his own flying machine with which he hopes to win an aviation competition. When he breaks his leg and cannot compete, Orissa must step in to fly his machine and prove its value. A thrilling read, and a fascinating glimpse of the excitement which surrounded the early days of air transport.

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eBook: ‘The Daring Twins’ is a mystery novel by L. Frank Baum, first published in 1911. The story follows the adventures of twins Phil and Phoebe Daring, the eldest of five children in a once wealthy family. Following the failure of their father’s business and his subsequent death, the children are now penniless and find themselves living with their elderly grandfather. To help make ends meet Phil finds work in a bank – where he is wrongfully accused of stealing, and it is up to the plucky Phoebe to prove his innocence.

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eBook: First published in 1911, ‘The Sea Fairies’ is an underwater fantasy story for children by famous ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. It follows the adventures of a young girl named Tiny Trot and her friend, the old sailor Cap’n Bill Weedles. They spend their days beside the sea, when one day Tiny Trot makes a wish to see a mermaid. Little does she know her wish will soon be granted, and Trot and Bill are whisked off on an underwater adventure, encountering beautiful mermaids, indignant octopuses, and an evil villain named Zog. A delightful children’s story, full of nonsense and magic.

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eBook: Young Rob Joslyn loves experimenting with electricity. One day, when trying to light-up a little cardboard house, he haphazardly connects different wires trying to get the right combination. With a bang and a flash, a mysterious creature called the Daemon of Electricity appears. Rob has inadvertently summoned him through his electrical wires. The Daemon informs Rob that he is entitled to three wishes each week for the next three weeks. There are lots of magical adventures in store for Rob in this captivating children’s book by popular author L. Frank Baum.

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eBook: ‘Mary Louise in the Country’ is the second book in the popular ‘Mary Louise’ series of children’s books by ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. Mary Louise and her grandpa Jim have relocated to the sleepy little town of Craggs Crossing for the summer. Here Mary encounters young Ingua Scammel, who seems to be hiding something. Mary Louise suspects something isn’t right, and calls upon her friend and detective in training Josie O’Gorman to help get to the bottom of the mystery.

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eBook: ‘The Boy Fortune Hunters in the South Seas’ is the sixth and final novel in the popular children’s series by ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. Sam, Joe and Archie are transporting cargo from Australia to Columbia when they are shipwrecked upon a mysterious island during a typhoon. Much to the boy’s delight, the island happens to be overflowing with valuable pearls, but the islands inhabitants are unwelcoming and determined not to let any visitors get off alive.

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eBook: Originally published under the pseudonym Floyd Akers, ‘The Boy Fortune Hunters in Yucatan’ is the fifth in the children’s adventure series by prolific author L. Frank Baum. We pick up with our three heroes Sam, Archie, and Joe as they search for the lost city of Tcha deep in the Yucatan jungle, where rumour has it there is treasure hidden beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. With the help of their guide Chaka, the group must evade bandits, natural disasters, and even human sacrifice as they seek out the legendary city and its’ hidden treasure.

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eBook: ‘The Boy Fortune Hunters in China’ is the fourth in the series of children’s adventure stories by ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. Sam Steele and his friends Joe and Archie have saved a drowning man – and are surprised to learn that he is in fact a Chinese Prince. Indebted to them, Prince Kai Lun Po gives the boys information about where they can find his family treasure – buried deep in the family tomb. All the boys must do is follow his instructions, but the quest won’t be as simple as it seems! Excitement and adventure abound in this thrilling tale.

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eBook: The second book in ‘The Flying Girl’ series by ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum, in ‘The Flying Girl and her Chum’ we re-join Orissa Kane as she takes her brother Stephen’s new hydroplane for a spin with her friend Sybil. There is a problem with the plane though, forcing Orissa and Sybil to make an emergency landing on a remote desert island, where adventures await them.

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eBook: Set during WWI, ‘Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls’ is the fourth book in the popular children’s series by ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. Mary Louise and her friends decide to form a group to help raise money for the war effort, calling themselves the Liberty Girls. When the group hears about anti-war sentiment being spread in the town, they task themselves with discovering whether it comes from a spy hidden in their midst.

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eBook: The third book in ‘The Boy Fortune Hunter’ series by prolific author L. Frank Baum follows our plucky hero Sam Steele to Egypt. Little does Sam know when he rescues young Joe Herring from a sinking dinghy that the pair are in for a wild adventure on the other side of the world. The duo are joined by the spoilt Archie Ackley as they sail to Egypt, where legend has it that the lost treasure of Karnak has been hidden in the desert. The boys must be on their guard as their quest to find the treasure takes them into increasing peril.

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eBook: In the second book in ‘The Boy Fortune Hunters’ children’s adventure series by L. Frank Baum, we are reunited with our hero Sam Steele. Now the captain of his very own ship, Sam is travelling around South America to California. The quirky inventor Duncan Moit is a passenger aboard the ship along with his latest invention, the Moit Convertible Automobile – a car which can travel on land and sea. When a storm forces Sam to make land off the coast of Panama they encounter the descendants of the Aztecs – and they do not welcome visitors. A thrilling adventure full of suspense, treasure, and excitement from the popular children’s author. The story was originally published under the title ‘Sam Steele’s Adventures in Panama’.

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eBook: In the eighth instalment in the ‘Aunt Jane’ series of novels by L. Frank Baum, we join Uncle John, Patsy and Elizabeth as they head to California to visit their cousin Louise and her husband Arthur Weldon, who have just had their first child – a little girl named Jane. Displeased with Louise’s choice of nurse for the newborn, Uncle John takes it upon himself to hire a new nurse who travels with them to California. The two nurses take an instant dislike to one another, and when they both disappear one day along with baby Jane, the search is on. A tense tale from the prolific author.

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eBook: Also published under the title ‘Sam Steele’s Adventures on Land and Sea’, ‘The Boy Fortune Hunters in Alaska’ is the first story in L. Frank Baum’s popular ‘Boy Fortune Hunter’ series. Sixteen-year-old Sam Steele finds himself orphaned following the reported shipwreck of his father’s ship. Cheated out of his inheritance, Sam sets sail with his uncle, the sea captain Naboth Perkins to provide provisions to miners in Alaska. When the pair are shipwrecked on a remote island in a storm they must contend with treasure, thieves, and the might of mother nature before they find their way home.

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eBook: In the tenth and final story in the ‘Aunt Jane’ series of novels by popular author L. Frank Baum, the cousins Elizabeth and Patsy are contemplating the looming war in Europe. When their film star friend Maud from California comes to visit and reveals her plan to join the Red Cross, the women are inspired and decide to do their bit for the war effort too. Elizabeth and Patsy soon find themselves in the heart of the battle on the French-Belgian border, as they dodge bullets and bombs to try and help wounded men. A fascinating final instalment to the series.

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eBook: Originally published under a pseudonym, 'Annabel' by famous 'Oz' author L. Frank Baum follows the story of young Will Carden, whose family has fallen on hard times. Will grows close to the beautiful local young heiress Annabel Williams, as the pair unite in their suspicions about Ezra Jordan - the man who is managing Annabel's fathers Mill and who is staying with the Carden family. The pair find themselves caught up in a tale of international espionage and intrigue as they team up to discover the truth about Ezra.

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eBook: First published in 1907 under the pseudonym John Estes Cooke, ‘Tamawaca Folks’ is a humorous semi-autobiographical novel by the famous author L. Frank Baum. Based on real events in a Michigan resort town where Baum had a summer house, the story follows the exploits of Kansas City lawyer Jarrod who comes to spend the summer in the resort. He discovers the developers are corrupt frauds and sets about organising the residents to oppose their wicked ways and gain control of the town.

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eBook: First published in 1912 ‘Sky Island’ is the sequel to L. Frank Baum’s earlier novel ‘The Sea Fairies’. We re-join courageous Tiny Trot and her friend, the old sea captain Bill Weedles in Southern California. The pair meet a young boy named Button Bright whose magical umbrella has taken him far from home. The trio decide to take a trip with the magic umbrella but mistakenly end up on the mysterious Sky Island where all is not as it seems. A children’s tale full of magic and the absurd, fans of Baum’s ‘Wizards of Oz’ series will recognise some of the characters in this fantastical story.

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eBook: First published in 1916, ‘Mary Louise’ by popular children’s author L. Frank Baum is the first in a series of children’s detective stories about the courageous young Mary Louise Burrows. Wise beyond her years, Mary Louise lives with her mother and grandfather while attending a local boarding school. After a strange encounter with a stranger, Mary Louise learns that her grandfather is being sought by the State Department and is devastated when he has to flee in the middle of the night with her mother. Certain that he is not guilty of any crime, Mary Louise must work quickly to clear her grandfather’s name. A thrilling mystery from the prolific ‘Oz’ author.

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eBook: Phoebe Daring: A Story for Young Folk is a mystery novel for juvenile readers, written by L. Frank Baum. It was a sequel to the previous year's The Daring Twins, and the second and final installment in a proposed series. Like The Daring Twins, Phoebe Daring involves two orphaned twins, Philip and Phoebe Daring; as its title indicates, the sister takes the primary role in the second book, which delivers a plot about a good man unjustly suspected of a crime - very much as the first one did.

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eBook: Originally released under the pseudonym Laura Bancroft, ‘Policeman Bluejay’ is a children’s story by the famous ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. Friends Twinkle and Chubbins are lost in the Great Forest when they are placed under a spell by the evil Tuxix which turns them into small birds. As birds, the children meet Policeman Bluejay, who teaches them about the ways of the animals of the forest and the suffering the animals endure at the hands of humans. Twinkle and Chubbins will encounter many dangers themselves before they can hope to be returned to their human forms. A delightful tale all about the importance of respecting the living things around us.

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