Publisher's Synopsis
The Road to Oz by L. Frank Baum is a classic children's novel and the fifth book in the Oz series. The story follows the adventures of Dorothy Gale, the protagonist from the first book, as she returns to the magical land of Oz. This time, she is accompanied by her new friend, a boy named Button-Bright, and her faithful companions, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion.As they journey along the road to Oz, they encounter a variety of strange and wonderful creatures, including the Shaggy Man, who is on a mission to find his lost brother, and Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter. They also face many challenges and obstacles, such as the deadly Scoodlers and the wicked Nome King.Throughout their journey, Dorothy and her friends learn valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and perseverance. They also discover that the road to Oz is not just a physical journey, but a journey of the heart and mind as well.The Road to Oz is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers of all ages. With its vivid descriptions, colorful characters, and imaginative plot, it is a must-read for anyone who loves fantasy and adventure.A little girl, radiant and beautiful, shapely as a fairy and exquisitely dressed, was dancing gracefully in the middle of the lonely road, whirling slowly this way and that, her dainty feet twinkling in sprightly fashion. She was clad in flowing, fluffy robes of soft material that reminded Dorothy of woven cobwebs, only it was colored in soft tintings of violet, rose, topaz, olive, azure, and white, mingled together most harmoniously in stripes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.