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andlt;B andgt;Discover the marvelous land of Oz in this collection of the first three books in L. Frank Baumand#8217;s classic American fairy tale series.andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The first three books of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection!andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;In andlt;Iandgt;The Wonderful Wizard of Ozandlt;/Iandgt;, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, find themselves in a strange land called Oz after their Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone. Here they meet the Munchkins and join the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City, where the all-powerful Wizard of Oz lives. Can he help Dorothy return home?andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;In andlt;Iandgt;The Marvelous Land of Oz,andlt;/Iandgt; a young boy named Tip escapes from a witch and sets out to explore land of Oz. Along the way, he meets the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead and the Wooden Sawhorse. Eventually, Tipand#8217;s journey takes him to the Emerald City, where he realizes that his life will be changed forever.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;In andlt;Iandgt;Ozma of Oz,andlt;/Iandgt; Dorothy is sailing to Australia when a huge storm washes her overboard. She only survives by clinging to a chicken crate. Eventually she and a yellow hen named Billina wash up on the magic shore of Ev where they meet the mechanical man Tik Tok. But Dorothy and Billina are taken prisoner by the evil Nome King who has captured the royal family of Ev. Only Ozma of Oz can save them, but will she be in time?
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Discover the marvelous land of Oz in this collection of the first three books in L. Frank Baum's classic American fairy tale series.
The first three books of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection
In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, find themselves in a strange land called Oz after their Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone. Here they meet the Munchkins and join the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City, where the all-powerful Wizard of Oz lives. Can he help Dorothy return home?
In The Marvelous Land of Oz, a young boy named Tip escapes from a witch and sets out to explore land of Oz. Along the way, he meets the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead and the Wooden Sawhorse. Eventually, Tip's journey takes him to the Emerald City, where he realizes that his life will be changed forever.
In Ozma of Oz, Dorothy is sailing to Australia when a huge storm washes her overboard. She only survives by clinging to a chicken crate. Eventually she and a yellow hen named Billina wash up on the magic shore of Ev where they meet the mechanical man Tik Tok. But Dorothy and Billina are taken prisoner by the evil Nome King who has captured the royal family of Ev. Only Ozma of Oz can save them, but will she be in time?
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Newbery Medal-winner Lois Lowry's acclaimed Giver Quartet series in a single-volume collection.
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Soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Alexander Skarsgard, and Brenton Thwaites This first-ever Lois Lowry single-volume collection includes unabridged editions of the Newbery Medal-winning The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. Lois Lowry's groundbreaking dystopian series comes alive in a single portable volume. An affordable addition to the shelves of teen fans and collectors alike.
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Since the 1934 publication of Mary Poppins, the exploits of this magical nanny have delighted children and adults the world over. In honor of the book'sand#160;80th anniversary comesand#160;this lush collection which includes the first fourand#160;tales by P.L. Travers, illustrated by Mary Shepard.
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Since the 1934 publication of Mary Poppins, stories of this magical nanny have delighted children and adults the world over. In honor of the bookand#8217;sand#160;80th anniversary comesand#160;this lush collection that includes the first fourand#160;tales by P. L. Travers, illustrated by Mary Shepard: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door,and#160;and Mary Poppins in the Park.and#160;Featuring a gilded cover, a foreword by Gregory Maguire, and an essay by P. L. Travers about the writing of Mary Poppins, this handsome volume will make a lovely gift for fans new and old. Travel on the east wind to Cherry Tree Lane with Maryand#160;in these stories that inspired the classic film, the stage show, and young imaginations the world over.and#160;
About the Author
P. L. Traversandnbsp;(1899-1996) was a drama critic, travel essayist, reviewer, lecturer, and the creator of Mary Poppins. Ms. Travers wrote several other books for adults and children, but it is for the character of Mary Poppins that she is best remembered.
Mary Shepardandnbsp;(1910-2000) was the daughter of Ernest Shepard, illustrator of the Winnie the Pooh books and The Wind in the Willows. She illustrated P. L. Traversand#39;s Mary Poppins books for more than fifty years.
MARY SHEPARD (1910-2000) was the daughter of Ernest Shepard, illustrator of the Winnie the Pooh books and The Wind in the Willows. She illustrated P. L. Travers's Mary Poppins books for more than fifty years.