When a terrible cyclone took Dorothy, the orphan, and her little dog Toto from Kansas to the Land of Oz, she feared she would never see her Aunt Emily and Uncle Henry again. But she found the Munchkins and they told her to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, where the Great Wizard of Oz would grant her any wish. On the way, she met the brainless Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. The four friends set out in search of their deepest desires, and in a series of fantastic adventures they encounter a field of deadly poppies, wild animals, flying monkeys, a wicked witch, a good witch and the Wizard of Oz himself.
The Wizard of Oz is a book that shines with optimism and hope. Through Dorothy's journey, we are reminded of the importance of friendship and courage, and that often the answers we seek are within ourselves.
With memorable characters, an engaging narrative and a powerful message, L. Frank Baum's work is a book that enchants, inspires and stays with us long after we have turned the last page.
