L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
A simple girl and her loyal dog are pulled from their normal life into a world of witches, talking animals, and a wizard who holds the key to their greatest wishes.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Little Wizard Stories of Oz
In a land of enchantment, beloved characters confront puzzling challenges that ultimately reveal their extraordinary capacity for kindness and courage.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
American Fairy Tales
When a curious girl unlocks a treasure chest, she unleashes not gold, but three hapless bandits, and chaos, leading to a whimsical adventure of mishaps and morality.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Sky Island Being the Further Exciting Adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill After Their Visit to the Sea Fairies
A young girl, a sea captain, and a boy with a magical umbrella begin an exciting journey to a floating island filled with eccentric people and royal figures.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Mary Louise
In a school filled with secrets, a young girl must clear her family's name while proving her own integrity.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
The Emerald City of Oz
A vengeful king plots to seize a magical city while a young girl and her friends prepare to defend it, their courage and loyalty put to the ultimate test.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
The Scarecrow of Oz
Swept away by a whirlpool, a young girl and an old sailor discover a land of magic and strange creatures, embarking on an unforgettable journey filled with friendship and daring.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross
Three young women confront the devastation of World War I head-on when they transform a yacht into a hospital ship to care for wounded soldiers.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
The Road to Oz
Embark on a surprising journey with a girl, her dog, and newfound friends as they explore the captivating wonders and quirky characters of a magical land.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Mother Goose in Prose
Classic rhymes are brought to life as a young boy chases his riches, and a cracked egg becomes a symbol of lost potential in this collection of heartwarming and inventive tales.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
The Sea Fairies
A young girl's seaside wish plunges her and her old sailor friend into a fantastical realm of mermaids and sea fairies, leading them on an unforgettable aquatic adventure.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Phoebe Daring: A Story for Young Folk
When a young man loses his job after the death of his benefactor, a group of caring siblings embarks on a mission to assist their friend without wounding his pride.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
John Dough and the Cherub
A gingerbread man is brought to life thanks to a magical accident, thrusting him into a sweet and perilous journey where he must navigate a world of quirky characters and escape the threat of being devoured, all while forming an unexpected bond with an incubator baby.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
The Boy Fortune Hunters in Egypt
A young boy and his friends sail to Egypt, where they face ruthless enemies and uncover lost riches buried in the sands of time.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Glinda of Oz In Which Are Related the Exciting Experiences of Princess Ozma of Oz, and Dorothy, in Their Hazardous Journey to the Home of the Flatheads, and to the Magic Isle of the Skeezers, and How They Were Rescued from Dire Peril by the Sorcery of Glinda the Good
A princess and her friend venture to a magical island to resolve a conflict between two strange tribes, facing sorcery, challenges, and self discovery along the way.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
The Daring Twins: A Story for Young Folk
After losing their parents and family home, a group of spirited siblings must navigate a new life filled with challenges and unexpected neighbors, testing the strength of their family bond.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
The Last Egyptian: A Romance of the Nile
Amidst the scorching sands of Egypt, an intrepid Englishman and a mysterious Egyptian join forces to unearth the long-buried secrets of kings.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Sam Steele's Adventures in Panama
When a young man accepts his father's mission to captain a ship across dangerous seas, he encounters strange inventors and uncharted lands, making for a thrilling adventure.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
The Magic of Oz
A boy's discovery of a forbidden power becomes tangled with a vengeful king's plot, threatening to disrupt a princess's birthday and plunge the magical Land of Oz into chaos.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
A girl, a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion travel together, hoping a wizard will give them what they think they lack, only to discover they had it all along.
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum