The Road to Oz by L. Frank Baum

A young girl from Kansas falls asleep and enters a magical land called the Land of Oz. She meets a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Woodman who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. They join forces to help her find her way home. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and enemies, including the Wicked Witch of the West.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1909 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure · 24 chapters · 47,975 words

First lines

"Please, miss," said the shaggy man, "can you tell me the road to Butterfield?"

Dorothy looked him over. Yes, he was shaggy, all right, but there was a twinkle in his eye that seemed pleasant.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L. Frank Baum
• Date: 1909 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Allegory
• Length: 47,975 words
• Structure: 24 chapters, 1,232 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Fantasy — The narrative features magical elements, fantastical creatures, and an imaginative world.
• Children's Literature — The story is primarily aimed at a young audience, with themes and language suitable for children.
• Adventure — The plot involves a journey filled with challenges and exploration of new lands.
• Coming-of-Age — The characters experience personal growth and self-discovery throughout their journey.

Tags

Fantasy · Adventure · Children's Literature · Classic Novel · American Literature · Young Adult Fiction · Magical Realism · Road Trip · Quest Narrative · Friendship · Coming of Age · Imagination

Contents

• The Way to Butterfield
• Dorothy Meets Button-Bright
• A Queer Village
• King Dox
• The Rainbow's Daughter
• The City of Beasts
• The Shaggy Man's Transformation
• The Musicker
• Facing the Scoodlers
• Escaping the Soup-Kettle
• Johnny Dooit does It
• The Deadly Desert Crossed
• The Truth Pond
• Tik-Tok and Billina
• The Emperor's Tin Castle
• Visiting the Pumpkin-Field
• The Royal Chariot Arrives
• The Emerald City
• The Shaggy Man's Welcome
• Princess Ozma of Oz
• Dorothy Receives the Guests
• Important Arrivals
• The Grand Banquet
• The Birthday Celebration

More by L. Frank Baum

• The Enchanted Buffalo (1919)
• The Tigers Eye: A Jungle Fairy Tale (1902)
• A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1902)
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
• Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead (1906)
• The Marvelous Powder of Life (1905)
• The Flight of the Fugitives (1907)
• Tip Makes an Experiment in Magic (1903)
• All works by L. Frank Baum