The Wizard of Oz
Descriere
A stylish new edition of the classic children's story is brought to live by incredible new illustrations which introduce you to familiar and lovable characters such as Lion and Tin Man as you join Dorothy and Toto on their journey to visit The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy lives on a farm in Kansas with her aunt and uncle and her little dog Toto. Suddenly, a violent storm transports Dorothy to the land of Oz. Her only means of getting home is to follow the famous yellow brick road to meet with the famous wizard. Along the way, she makes new friends and encounters both good fortune and danger. The original book was first published in 1900, and this new edition has a text specially adapted for younger readers which captures the excitement and drama in way that is accessible, easy to follow. The perfect introduction to the classic story for a new generation.
Despre autor
Lyman Frank Baum a fost un important scriitor american de cărți pentru copii, celebru în special pentru cartea Vrăjitorul din Oz (1900) și alte treisprezece cărți bazate pe aceasta și cu acțiunea tot pe Tărâmul din Oz. Tărâmul respectiv, ce conținea patru regiuni conduse de un rege, se mai numea și Orașul de Smarald din Oz. A mai scris alte nouă cărți fantastice, 82 de povestiri scurte, circa 200 de poeme și alte…
