L. Frank Baum
L. Frank Baum was an American author best known for his beloved children's book series, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," published in 1900. Born on May 15, 1856, in Chittenango, New York, Baum had a vivid imagination from an early age, often crafting fantastical tales that captured the hearts of young readers. His enchanting stories, filled with whimsical characters and adventurous plots, have become timeless classics, inviting generations to journey to the magical land of Oz and beyond. Beyond writing, Baum was also a performer, a businessman, and even a newspaper editor, showcasing his diverse talents throughout his life.
Ozma of Oz (version 3)
In the enchanting world of Oz, Dorothy Gale returns for another adventure, this time accompanied by a host of beloved characters. In Ozma of…
The Marvelous Land of Oz (version 3)
The Marvelous Land of Oz: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman is the second of L. Frank Baum's b…
The Scarecrow of Oz (version 2)
The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book set in the Land of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. Published on July 16, 1915, it was Baum's personal fav…
The Patchwork Girl of Oz (version 2)
Yes, this is another wonderful OZ book with all the old familiar characters and some new delightful ones. The Patchwork Girl, a free spirit …
The Tin Woodman of Oz (version 2)
A Faithful Story of the Astonishing Adventure Undertaken by the Tin Woodman, assisted by Woot the Wanderer, the Scarecrow of Oz, and Polychr…
The Lost Princess of Oz (version 2)
Oh My Goodness !!! Princess Ozma is missing and no one can find her. The whole kingdom of OZ is upset and our heroes must set out to brave …
The Road to Oz (Version 2)
Dorothy and Toto set out to help the Shaggy Man (who really is quite shaggy) and end up lost, following a strange road. Along the way they …
The Emerald City of Oz (Version 2)
Oh My Goodness! What a lot of incredible adventures are packed into this epic. The evil gnome king plots to destroy Oz and enslave it's peop…
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (Version 2)
Dorothy is swallowed by an earthquake! And that is just the start of Dorothy's adventures in this exciting and fun book. She and her kitten,…
Tik-Tok of Oz (version 2)
In this really exciting and well written story of Oz, the Shaggy Man is on a quest to find his long lost brother. But all does not go smooth…
The Magic of Oz (version 2)
This is the second to last book in the OZ series that Baum actually wrote himself before he passed away. "A Faithful Record of the R…
Glinda of Oz (version 2)
Glinda the Good, the great sorceress of Oz takes the spotlight in this, the very last OZ book written by L. Frank Baum himself. Ozma hears …
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (version 2)
The story chronicles the adventures of a girl named Dorothy Gale in the Land of Oz. As Baum says in the introduction "It aspires to bei…
Mary Louise
The Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his …
The Road to Oz
The Road to Oz takes Dorothy and her friends on an adventure in Oz to a grand party in honor of Ozma's birthday. It all starts near her home…
Rinkitink in Oz (version 3)
Prince Inga of Pingaree and King Rinkitink and their companions have adventures that lead to the land of the Nomes and, eventually, Oz. In …
Mary Louise Solves a Mystery
The Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his …
Ozma of Oz (Version 2) (Dramatic Reading)
Ozma of Oz was the third title in the Oz series by L. Frank Baum. In this book Dorothy is shipwrecked and lands on the shores of a fairy cou…
Ozma of Oz
Ozma of Oz was the third title in the Oz series by L. Frank Baum. In this book Dorothy is shipwrecked and lands on the shores of a fairy cou…
The Sea Fairies
In 1910, Baum hoped to end the Oz series and follow with a new series about a little girl named Trot and her sailor companion, Cap'n Bill. T…