The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Robert Ingpen Illustrated Classics

It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation...

This edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been adapted for younger readers and features:
- Simplified Text
- A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers
- Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen.

An iconic classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a must-read for adults and children alike. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.

A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories.

About the author

Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was best known for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels, numbering fourteen books in total. He also wrote many novels, short stories and poems. The 1939 adaptation of Baum's first Oz book has become one of the best loved films in cinema history. L. Frank Baum was born in Chittenango, New York, USA, and died in Hollywood, California, USA.

Summary

Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. An abridged edition for young readers, with full-colour illustrations.

Product details

• Authors: L Frank Baum, L. Frank Baum, Robert Ingpen
• Assisted by: Robert Ingpen (Illustration)
• Publisher: Welbeck
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2022
• EAN: 9781803380322
• ISBN: 978-1-80338-032-2
• Series: Robert Ingpen Illustrated Classics; Robert Ingpen Picture Book
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Classics, Interest age: from c 7 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage)