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.

Aunt Jane's Nieces

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Jane Merrick is a wealthy, elderly, difficult invalid woman who is preparing for her approaching death. In her youth, she inherited her mone…

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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The timeless story of the Wizard Of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she leaves Kansas for Oz on a cyclone. She meets many strange, and wonderful peopl…

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

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This story of Santa Claus veers away slightly from the traditional stories of his beginnings. L. Frank Baum creates a world of fantasy that …

Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work

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The novel carries forward the continuing story of the three cousins Louise Merrick, Beth De Graf, and Patsy Doyle, and their circle. The tit…

The Marvelous Land of Oz

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The Marvelous Land of Oz is the second of the Oz books. It follows the adventures of the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and Tip. The Emerald Ci…

Mary Louise in the Country

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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 …

Aunt Jane's Nieces And Uncle John

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Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John picks up the continuing story of the three cousins Patsy Doyle, Beth De Graf, and Louise Merrick, and thei…

Aunt Jane's Nieces On The Ranch

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Aunt Jane's Nieces On The Ranch sees the reappearance of Louise and Arthur Weldon after the birth of their first child, Jane. The family liv…

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (version 3) (Dramatic Reading)

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The timeless story of the Wizard Of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she leaves Kansas for Oz on a cyclone. She meets many strange, and wonderful peopl…

Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad

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Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad is the second of the ten book series of Aunt Jane's Nieces. The story continues with the three much loved girls - …

The Emerald City of Oz

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The Emerald City of Oz (1910) was the sixth Oz book written by L. Frank Baum, a title he hoped would be the last. In this book, Dorothy and …

American Fairy Tales

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This collection of fantasy stories was originally serialized in regional newspapers, prior to being published as a complete volume. The stor…

Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville

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Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville is a 1908 young-adult novel written by L. Frank Baum, famous as the creator of the Land of Oz. It is the thi…

The Marvelous Land of Oz (version 2) (Dramatic Reading)

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In this enchanting sequel to The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum invites listeners back to the magical land of Oz, where adventure awaits at eve…

The Magic of Oz

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L. Frank Baum's last beloved Oz book before his death, this story deals with the discovery of a powerful magic word by a young boy from Oz, …

Aunt Jane's Nieces In The Red Cross

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The 10th and final book in the series for adolescent girls sees two of the three cousins react to atrocities in World War I by volunteering …

The Scarecrow of Oz

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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…

Sky Island

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Sky Island (1912) was the second of three titles written by Baum featuring a spunky girl from California, Trot, and her companion, the old s…

The Enchanted Island of Yew

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A fairy has become bored with her life, and convinces some young girls to transform her into a human boy so she can go on adventures. The ad…

Aunt Jane's Nieces In Society

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Written under pseudonym of Edith Van Dyne. The story continues the adventures of three cousins, Louise, Patsy and Beth,with their debuts in …

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