L Frank Baum

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Large Print L Frank Baum

This book is printed in a 16 pt. large font for ease of reading. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American children's novel originally published in 1900. It is often reprinted under the title The Wizard of Oz which was also the title of the famous 1939 movie adaptation. The story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a tornado. Battling against the Wicked Witch, and with the help of her new friends they pursue a way for Dorothy to return home by seeking out the Wizard of Oz. The book is one of the best-known stories in American literature and has been widely translated. The author followed it up with thirteen additional Oz books.