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The Road to Oz: Twists, Turns, Bumps, and Triumphs in the Life of L. Frank Baum
The Road to Oz Twists Turns Bumps and Triumphs in the Life of L Frank Baum
Author: Kathleen Krull
KATHLEEN KRULL?S LIVELY text traces the life of L. Frank Baum from his dreamy privileged childhood in mid-19th-century upstate New York through the many detours on his road to Oz. A failure as an actor, a breeder of prize chickens, a merchant in a wild west town, among other occupations, he finally made a success doing exactly what he had always...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780375832161
ISBN-10: 0375832165
Publication Date: 9/23/2008
Pages: 48
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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In this biography geared towards children, author Kathleen Krull gives us an up-close-and-personal look at the life of L. Frank Baum.

Beginning with his privileged upbringing in 1860s New York, chronicling his never-ending money woes, and ending with his successful publishing of THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ in 1900, Ms. Krull takes us into the life and times of a brilliant author.

Paired with beautiful illustrations by Kevin Hawkes, THE ROAD TO OZ is a testament to the man who brought us a legendary story that still holds the power to entertain. Even now, over one hundred years after its original publication, both the book and the movie are known throughout the world by thousands.


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