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L. Frank Baum

L. Frank Baum

AmericanMay 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919Children's Literature

L. Frank Baum was an American author best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He wrote thirteen Oz books and is considered the father of American fairy tales.

Works

  • The Wonderful Wizard of OzGirl discovers magical land and journeys with companions to find wizard→
  • The Marvelous Land of OzBoy becomes ruler of magical land and encounters fantastical creatures→
  • Ozma of OzOzma rules magical kingdom with girl Dorothy and her animal companions→
  • Dorothy and the Wizard in OzDorothy and boy wizard navigate deserts, forests, and magical challenges→
  • The Road to OzVarious characters journey along roads to the magical Emerald City→

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Lewis Carroll·E. Nesbit·George MacDonald
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