| Author |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
| Title |
The Emerald City of Oz
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emerald_City_of_Oz
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Warren Baldwin and Dennis Amundson
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| Summary |
"The Emerald City of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story continues the beloved adventures of Dorothy Gale, set in the enchanting realm of Oz, where magic and wonder await. The plot centers around the conflicts emerging from the schemes of the Nome King, who seeks revenge after losing his powerful Magic Belt, and the subsequent efforts of Dorothy, along with her friends, to protect Oz from his dark intentions. At the start of the novel, an angry Nome King named Roquat the Red frets over his lost Magic Belt, which was taken by Dorothy during a previous encounter. Determined to reclaim it, he devises a plan to conquer the Emerald City of Oz, unaware that Dorothy and the beloved Princess Ozma have forged an unbreakable bond. Meanwhile, Dorothy's life in Kansas becomes increasingly challenging for her uncle and aunt, who struggle with financial difficulties. The opening chapters set the stage for a colorful clash between good and evil while highlighting themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of home, inviting readers back into the whimsical world of Oz. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Oz (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy literature
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Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
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Magic -- Juvenile fiction
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Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
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Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
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Battles -- Juvenile fiction
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Good and evil -- Juvenile fiction
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Animals, Mythical -- Juvenile fiction
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Gale, Dorothy (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Princess Ozma (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
517 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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