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 on Vacation
Join Louise, Patsy, and Elizabeth as they embark on a delightful vacation filled with adventure and self-discovery in Aunt Jane's Nieces on …
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz was the fourth of 14 Oz books written by L. Frank Baum (1856-1919). Published in 1908, while Baum was resident …
The Lost Princess of Oz
Who is stealing all the magic in Oz? Dorothy and her friends set out to comb all of Oz, not only for magic stolen from Glinda and the Wizard…
Rinkitink in Oz
Rinkitink in Oz is the tenth book in the Oz series written by L. Frank Baum, first published in 1916. It was originally written in 1905 as a…
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
An unlucky Munchkin boy named Ojo must travel around Oz gathering the ingredients for an antidote to the Liquid of Petrifaction which has tu…
Little Wizard Stories of Oz (version 2)
Six stores of OZ and it's wonderful inhabitants, told by the official Historian of Oz, L. Frank Baum. Lots of adventure here!! Dorothy and …
Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West
After visiting Louise, Arthur and Toodlums at their ranch in Southern California, Beth and Patsy, together with Uncle John, decide to spend …
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (version 7)
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" was written solely to pleasure children of today. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in whi…
Phoebe Daring
A headstrong female detective strives to clear a good man's name in this children's mystery by Oz author L. Frank Baum. Summary by Miriam E…
Ozoplaning with the Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz has built two beautiful "Ozoplanes" to explore Oz. But the official launch party goes wrong when the Soldier with…
Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls
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 …
Queen Zixi of Ix or The Story of the Magic Cloak
L.Frank Baum, or the Wizard of Oz fame, wrote this delightful book and considered it his best of all that he wrote. it tells the story of f…
The Last Egyptian
Published anonymously during Baum's lifetime as he did not want his adult adventure stories to detract from his children's fantasy stories, …
Rinkitink in Oz (version 2)
Prince Inga lives a happy life on the island of Pingaree until one day invaders from the north enslave every person on the island, including…
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (version 9)
In the introduction of L. Frank Baum’s most enduring tale, the author writes that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was “... a modernized fairy tal…
Dot and Tot of Merryland
Dot and Tot of Merryland is a 1901 novel by L. Frank Baum. After Baum wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, he wrote this story about the advent…
Mother Goose in Prose (Version 2)
Before he wrote the Oz books, L. Frank Baum wrote this book which was the best selling book of 1897. Taking 22 beloved nursery rhymes, he ex…
Lux Radio Theater 50 12 25 The Wizard Of Oz
Judy Garland stars in this Lux Radio version of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz, based on the 1939 film which also starred Miss Garland. In…
Mother Goose in Prose
Whether Mother Goose was a real person or a myth, the songs that are attributed to her name are what we remember from our childhood. Some of…
The Flying Girl
Frank L. Baum, author of the Oz books, delivers an engaging story for all ages. Orissa Kane works in order to provide for her family. Her mo…