A very special, beautifully illustrated gift edition of frank l. Frank baum first published the wonderful wizard of oz in 1900, the yellow brick road has spirited millions of readers and movie lovers away on unforgettable adventures. Academy awardwinning actress anne hathaway rachel ge. It is exciting, imaginative and incredibly intelligent. The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens novel written by l. The wonderful wizard of oz book and audiobook in english. A combination of enchanting fantasy and piercing social commentary, this remarkable story has entertained and beguiled readers. In addition, it is a wonderful book to read with children. Audie award nominee, solo narration female, 20 one of the bestknown stories in american culture, the wonderful wizard of oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over 100 years. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. My only suggestionrequest is to include the remaining books from the oz series.
Until this version, the book had inspired a number of now less well known stage and screen adaptations, including a profitable 1902 broadway musical and three. When it comes to fairy tales and fantasy stories for kids, there are plenty of options, almost unlimited options are available to read and enjoy. It is highly associated with the iconic 1939 movie adaptation staring judy garland in which she sings the oscarwinning song over the rainbow. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and relate the fictional history of the land of oz. Youre off to read the wizard, the wonderful wizard of oz. Delightful book very different from the movie, so give it a listen if. And were not talking about lions and tigers and bears. One of the true classics of american literature, the wonderful wizard of oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. There are many amazing tales for children pertaining to the 18th and 19th century. Frank baums famous childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published on may 17, 1900. A combination of enchanting fantasy and piercing social commentary, this remarkable story has entertained and beguiled readers of all ages since it was. Its a good thing, too, because dorothy and her friends work very, very hardoften against odds that seem insurmountable. An innocent, well written book that would particularly appeal to younger readers. The wonderful wizard of oz, childrens book written by l.
The wonderful wizard of oz full audiobook original version by l. The wonderful wizard of oz at usborne childrens books. The wonderful wizard of oz is one such classic tales of the past, available in the form of ebooks for kids. This is a willow audiobook read by stephen alexander. Dorothy finds herself transplanted to the magical land of oz when her house is sucked up by a tornado. This story is about the fantasy and magical journey of a little girl. She meets many strange, and wonderful people and creatures along the way. The wonderful wizard of oz by lyman frank baum free ebook. Frank baum first released this magical tale of a young girl, brooke shields entrances a new generation of young listeners with her narration of the wonderful wizard of oz. Frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel written by author l. The wonderful wizard of oz exceeded my expectations. The wonderful wizard of oz is a brief and magical adventure tale filled straightforward prose, predictable plot, and uninteresting protagonists with a penchant for morbidity, selfmutilation, and decapitation while whimsically traipsing along in a bizarre land chockfull of eldritch creatures. This book is so incredibly good that i decided i want to read all the books in the series.
The wonderful wizard of oz e book audio free downloads and. The wonderful wizard of oz at the timeless story of the wizard of oz the novel that went on to become the highly acclaimed 1939 film. Frank baums classic story that has made pop culture status. She undergoes an adventurous journey and gets some new friends. The musical premiered in new york city on january 21, 1903. Along the way she meets several interesting characters. The wonderful wizard of oz audiobook free download one of the bestloved works by l. Frank baum, who went on to write 14 fulllength oz books. As baum says in the introduction it aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out. Follow dorothy as she leaves kansas for oz on a cyclone. In the wonderful wizard of oz, the difference between good and evil is cut and dry.
Frank baum, this popular, renowned classics audiobook is now available for free download from spotify, deezer, and in high quality from audible as well. Join dorothy and her dog, toto, as they are whirled up in a great cyclone and find themselves in the magical land of oz. Lit to go is truly a wonderful project, thanks to all involved. Trapped in an unknown land, dorothy must find a way back home and subsequently embarks on an adventure and. Frank baum 1856 1919 the story chronicles the adventures of a girl named dorothy gale in the land of oz. One of the bestknown stories in american culture, the wonderful wizard of oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over 100 years. Comedian tituss burgess is the perfect narrator for l. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through kansas and whisks her and her dog, toto, far away to the magical land of oz. The wonderful wizard of oz, written by l frank baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is the complete wizard of oz audio collection of the 14 original stories written by l.
In the wonderful wizard of oz, hard work is well rewarded. Nov 24, 2012 the wonderful wizard of oz full audiobook original version by l. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly american fairy tale, as baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a cornfield. It has since seen several reprints, most often under the title the wizard of oz, which is the title of the popular 1902 broadway musical adaptation as well as the iconic 1939 liveaction film. The wonderful wizard of oz full audiobook original. Most of the time, their cando attitude steers them right. As baum says in the introduction it aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which. A modern fairy tale with a distinctly american setting, a delightfully levelheaded heroine, and engaging fantasy characters, the story was enormously popular and became a classic of childrens literature. We have to keep in mind that even though it has been more than hundred years since this book was published it still carries the name of a modern fairytale.
The book was a huge hit as soon as it was published in 1900 and was followed by more than a dozen sequels. Frank baum v1 s p e c i a l o f f e r try audiobooks. M4b audio book 1mb download cover art download cd case insert. Frank baums timeless classic the wonderful wizard of oz was the. Frank baum 18561919 one of the greatest american novels and a popular culture sensation, the wonderful wizard of oz depicts the adventures of the young dorothy gale, who is swept away from her colorless farm home in kansas by a cyclone, and winds up in the magical land of oz. It has since been reprinted numerous times, most often under the name the wizard of oz, which is the name of both the stage play and the extremely popular, highly acclaimed film version. Today it is more commonly known under the shortened title, the wizard of oz. In this audible original drama, oz is a real place full of real dangers, and we are introduced to new characters and perils in the journey to the emerald city to meet the allpowerful wizard of oz, who alone may hold the power to grant dorothy and her new friends every wish. My kids, ranging in age from 4 to thirteen, warmed to the story as well as sat through prolonged times of reading. Alice in wonderland full audio book online storynory free audio stories for kids duration. There are many editions available of the wonderful wizard of oz, but the original was very much a team effort of author baum and illustator w. The wonderful wizard of oz has been adapted to other media numerous times, most famously in the wizard of oz, the 1939 film starring judy garland, ray bolger, jack haley, and bert lahr. The story chronicles the adventures of a girl named dorothy gale in the land of oz.
The wonderful wizard of oz feels like your first voyage, you only have a few personal items and the world is for your eyes a newborn. Frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz audio book online. The story starts in kansas, with a girl called dorothy, that is taken away by a cyclone to the land of oz, a land that feels familiar because its magic is feed by the popular folklore from the u. Baums wellloved classic the wonderful wizard of oz complete and unabridged. Denslow, and the 100th anniverary edition pictured here replicates that one. The wonderful wizard of oz is the classic story of fantasy that has delighted readers young and old for decades. The story starts in kansas, with a girl called dorothy, that is taken away by a cyclone to the land of oz, a land that feels familiar. In the wonderful wizard of oz, the difference between good and evil is complicated.
You may think you know this one cold, but even if youve seen the movie a thousand times, youre in for a few surprises. The wonderful wizard of oz the wonderful wizard of oz audiobook, by l. To get back home she must follow the yellow brick road to the emerald city to ask. Academy awardwinning actress anne hathaway rachel getting married, alice in wonderland, the dark knight rises lends her voice to this uniquely american fairy tale. To get back home she must follow the yellow brick road to the emerald city to ask the wizard to help her get back to kansas. Download a free ebook of the wizard of oz, coupon code freewiz. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room.