The Wizard of Oz (Hardcover) by L Frank Baum

from saskreader

I was interested in reading at least this first book of the original Oz series after recently finishing Wicked by Gregory Maguire, if only to see what he based his novel on and what the 1939 movie ...

from linnaea44

I think this is a great book for all to read. It is slightly different than the movie and gives insight on the historical happenings during that time. The imagery is not as colorful as the movie, t...

from LisaMaria_C

I never read this in childhood, but I loved the Judy Garland film as a child. The book is a charmer, worth reading even if you've seen the film countless times. There are quite a few differences. F...

from elbakerone

L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is one of those precious novels that has almost been eclipsed in fame by the movie based on it. I must admit that more than once when picking up this book...

from DameMuriel

I'm amazed by the reviews that insinuate that the book isn't as good as the movie. I enjoyed the movie growing up but didn't like it as much after I saw Return to Oz, which I thought was a much bet...