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 And Uncle John

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Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John picks up the continuing story of the three cousins Patsy Doyle, Beth De Graf, and Louise Merrick, and thei…

Aunt Jane's Nieces On The Ranch

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Aunt Jane's Nieces On The Ranch sees the reappearance of Louise and Arthur Weldon after the birth of their first child, Jane. The family liv…

Ozma of Oz (Version 2) (Dramatic Reading)

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Ozma of Oz was the third title in the Oz series by L. Frank Baum. In this book Dorothy is shipwrecked and lands on the shores of a fairy cou…

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (version 3) (Dramatic Reading)

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The timeless story of the Wizard Of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she leaves Kansas for Oz on a cyclone. She meets many strange, and wonderful peopl…

The Sea Fairies

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In 1910, Baum hoped to end the Oz series and follow with a new series about a little girl named Trot and her sailor companion, Cap'n Bill. T…

Aunt Jane's Nieces

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Jane Merrick is a wealthy, elderly, difficult invalid woman who is preparing for her approaching death. In her youth, she inherited her mone…

Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work

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The novel carries forward the continuing story of the three cousins Louise Merrick, Beth De Graf, and Patsy Doyle, and their circle. The tit…

The Marvelous Land of Oz

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The Marvelous Land of Oz is the second of the Oz books. It follows the adventures of the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and Tip. The Emerald Ci…

Sky Island

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Sky Island (1912) was the second of three titles written by Baum featuring a spunky girl from California, Trot, and her companion, the old s…

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

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This story of Santa Claus veers away slightly from the traditional stories of his beginnings. L. Frank Baum creates a world of fantasy that …

Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation

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Join Louise, Patsy, and Elizabeth as they embark on a delightful vacation filled with adventure and self-discovery in Aunt Jane's Nieces on …

The Emerald City of Oz

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The Emerald City of Oz (1910) was the sixth Oz book written by L. Frank Baum, a title he hoped would be the last. In this book, Dorothy and …

Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad

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Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad is the second of the ten book series of Aunt Jane's Nieces. The story continues with the three much loved girls - …

Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville

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Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville is a 1908 young-adult novel written by L. Frank Baum, famous as the creator of the Land of Oz. It is the thi…

American Fairy Tales

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This collection of fantasy stories was originally serialized in regional newspapers, prior to being published as a complete volume. The stor…

The Marvelous Land of Oz (version 2) (Dramatic Reading)

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In this enchanting sequel to The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum invites listeners back to the magical land of Oz, where adventure awaits at eve…

The Magic of Oz

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L. Frank Baum's last beloved Oz book before his death, this story deals with the discovery of a powerful magic word by a young boy from Oz, …

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

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An unlucky Munchkin boy named Ojo must travel around Oz gathering the ingredients for an antidote to the Liquid of Petrifaction which has tu…

Aunt Jane's Nieces In The Red Cross

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The 10th and final book in the series for adolescent girls sees two of the three cousins react to atrocities in World War I by volunteering …

The Enchanted Island of Yew

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A fairy has become bored with her life, and convinces some young girls to transform her into a human boy so she can go on adventures. The ad…

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