Ozma of Oz
Published in 1907, Ozma of Oz is a fae fiction and classic fantasy novella by L. Frank Baum. It features Dorothy Gale. Key subjects include fairy tales, illustrated children's books, Dorothy Gale and Princess Ozma.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, and 108 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 701 editions across 3 languages. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 1,664 times in the last 30 days.
It runs to roughly 120 pages — 2–3 hours of reading at an average pace. It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.
About Ozma of Oz
When a storm blows Dorothy to the land of Ev where lunches grow on trees, she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, and Princess Ozma, and together they set out to free the Queen of Ev and her ten children.
Opening line
“The wind blew hard and joggled the water of the ocean, sending ripples across its surface.”
Quick answers
Who wrote Ozma of Oz?
Ozma of Oz was written by L. Frank Baum and first published in 1907.
What genre is Ozma of Oz?
It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction, Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.
How long is Ozma of Oz?
The median edition has 120 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is Ozma of Oz free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to Ozma of Oz?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Story of the Amulet, The Crimson Fairy Book and The Pink Fairy Book.
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