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The Land of Oz

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    L. Frank Baum's The Land of Oz is a witch fiction and classic fantasy novel.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About The Land of Oz

    "The Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a novel published in 1904. The story follows Tip, an orphan boy escaping his cruel guardian, the witch Mombi, with his newly animated companion Jack Pumpkinhead. When an all-girl army overthrows the Scarecrow's rule of the Emerald City, Tip joins forces with beloved characters from Oz to reclaim the kingdom. Their adventure leads to the revelation of Oz's rightful ruler and a shocking discovery about Tip's true identity.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Oz, Imaginary place, Juvenile fiction
    • Fantasy fiction
    • Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Friendship, Juvenile fiction
    • Voyages and travels, Juvenile fiction
    • Magic, Juvenile fiction
    • Practical jokes, Juvenile fiction
    • Youth, Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Queens, Juvenile fiction
    • Kings and rulers, Juvenile fiction
    • Witches, Juvenile fiction
    • Women soldiers, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote The Land of Oz?

    The Land of Oz was written by L. Frank Baum.

    What genre is The Land of Oz?

    It is usually shelved as Witch Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

    Is The Land 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 The Land of Oz?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Kinder- und Hausmärchen, The Yellow Fairy Book and Brood of the Witch-Queen.

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