L. Frank Baum

Broschiertes Buch

Dorothy And The Wizard In Oz

Beschreibung

The fourth book in the Land of Oz series by L. Frank Baum and John R. Neill is titled Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz. When a strong earthquake occurs, Dorothy, Eureka (her cat), and Zeb are traveling in a buggy driven by Jim, a taxi horse. They descend far into the Earth when a rift in the earth opens under them. When a strong earthquake occurs, Dorothy, Eureka (her cat), and Zeb are traveling in a buggy driven by Jim, a taxi horse. They descend far into the Earth when a rift in the earth opens under them. The Wizard ""conjures"" nine small, mouse-sized pigs in order to compete against the Mangaboo Sorcerer and show off his (humbug) magic abilities. When Eureka requests the Wizard for permission to eat one of the piglets, he responds furiously. The Wizard reacts to the Sorcerer's threat by slicing him in half, exposing his true vegetable nature. Eventually, the visitors are forced out of their nation and into a shadowy tunnel that leads to another realm. When Dorothy provides a certain hand signal, Ozma can see what she is doing with the help of her magic image and use her magic belt to take her out of harm's way. The highlights of the others' prolonged stay include a race between Jim and the wooden Saw-Horse.

Autor

Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best known for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its subsequent series of books. Born in Chittenango, New York, Baum explored various careers in theater, retail, and journalism before achieving success as a writer. His breakthrough came in 1900 with the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a book that became one of the most iconic works of American children's literature. The novel introduced the magical land of Oz and characters such as Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow, establishing Baum as a key figure in fantasy literature.Baum was a prolific writer, producing over 50 books across different genres, but the Oz series, consisting of 14 novels, remains his most influential work. His writing was deeply shaped by his love of fantasy and desire to offer children a world of imagination and adventure. Many of his stories included progressive themes, such as gender equality, with strong, central female characters. His work celebrated creativity, optimism, and the power of imagination, making a lasting impact on young readers.In addition to his literary career, Baum was active in political causes, particularly advocating for women's suffrage and social reforms. He also ventured into the film industry, working as a screenwriter and producer. Baum's Oz series has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, solidifying his legacy as a central figure in American fantasy literature and popular culture.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books LLP
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 162g
• ISBN-13: 9789357279208
• ISBN-10: 9357279202
• Artikelnr.: 67532417