Glinda of Oz by L. Frank Baum (1920)

Name: Glinda of Oz
Author: L. Frank Baum

The story takes place after the events of the previous book and follows Dorothy Gale's return to Kansas. She is reunited with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry but struggles to adjust to life on the farm. Dorothy soon discovers that a magical crystal has been stolen from the Wizard, which has caused chaos in the land of Oz. The Wizard sends Dorothy to retrieve the crystal, accompanied by a group of companions including a young boy named Button-Bright and a girl named Polychrome. Their journey takes them through various lands in Oz, where they encounter numerous obstacles and challenges. Along the way, they meet new characters, including a talking tree and a group of people who are being controlled by a magical spell. As they near their destination, Dorothy and her companions face off against the villainous Nome King, who is responsible for stealing the crystal. The story concludes with Dorothy's successful retrieval of the crystal and her return to Kansas.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1920 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure · 24 chapters · 46,683 words

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Glinda, the good Sorceress of Oz, sat in the grand court of her palace, surrounded by her maids of honor -- a hundred of the most beautiful girls of the Fairyland of Oz. The palace court was built of rare marbles, exquisitely polished. Fountains tinkled musically here and there; the vast colonnade, open to the south, allowed the maidens, as they raised their heads from their embroideries, to gaze upon a vista of rose-hued fields and groves of trees bearing fruits or laden with sweet-scented flowers. At times one of the girls would start a song, the others joining in the chorus, or one would rise and dance, gracefully swaying to the music of a harp played by a companion. And then Glinda smiled, glad to see her maids mixing play with work.

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Work type: Novel
Author: L. Frank Baum
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure, Fairy Tale, Coming-of-Age
Length: 46,683 words
Structure: 24 chapters, 992 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Fantasy — The narrative is set in a magical land with fantastical creatures and events.
Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a young audience, featuring themes and language suitable for children.
Adventure — The plot involves quests and challenges faced by the characters in their journey.
Fairy Tale — The story incorporates elements typical of fairy tales, such as magic, good versus evil, and moral lessons.