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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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Authors and Contributors |
Illustrated by Robert Ingpen
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By (author) L. Frank Baum
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Series | Robert Ingpen Illustrated Classics |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:64 | Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 216 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781803380322
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Classifications | Dewey:813.52 |
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Edition |
Abridged edition
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Illustrations |
clr illus
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Welbeck Publishing Group
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Imprint |
Welbeck Editions
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Publication Date |
10 November 2022 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation... This edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been adapted for younger readers and features: - Simplified Text - A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers - Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen. An iconic classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a must-read for adults and children alike. 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. Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure. A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories.
Author Biography
L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was born in the village of Chittenango, New York. His first children's book, a collection of nursery rhymes, was published in 1897, and he wrote many more books for children under his own name and various pseudonyms. He is best known for his books about the magical Land of Oz. The first,The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was published in 1900 and was an instant hit - followed by thirteen sequels. Baum was an unstoppable creative force, pouring his energy and fortunes into his writing and producing many theatrical and film adaptations of his works.Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia, and studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and he has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia.
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