Oxford Children's Classics: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Journey down the yellow brick road with Oxford Children's Classic.This Oxford Children's Classic features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Lemn Sissay, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more.When a great tornado carries Dorothy to the land of Oz, she finds herself alone in a strange and enchanted place. If she is ever to see her Kansas home again, she must travel to the Emerald City and ask the Wizard of Oz for help. It's a daunting journey, but with Dorothy's new friends at her side-the scarecrow, the tinman, and the cowardly lion-anything is possible.Also available as an ebookKEY THEMES AND TOPICSFriendshipFacing fearsPolitical allegoryThese stunning Oxford Children's Classics are the perfect addition to any young reader's bookshelf. Each classic features a personal introduction from a contemporary author, with insights on how their work was inspired by the story.