<div><P>Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.<br><br>This edition of <I>The Wizard of Oz</I> includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Jane Yolen.<br><br>In a terrifying instant of darkness, a tornado snatches up Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto, whirling them on the wild wind out of Kansas and straight to Oz.<br><br>In this wondrous world of sorcery and danger, Munchkins, flying monkeys, talking mice and fighting trees, all Dorothy wants to do is go home...<br><br>Together with the<I> Scarecrow </I>who wants a brain, the<I> Tin Man </I>who wants a heart, and the <I>Cowardly Lion</I> who wants courage, Dorothy and Toto must follow the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of the Emerald City. But before the wizard of Oz will grant their wishes, Dorothy and her friends must do the impossible--Destroy the all-powerful Wicked Witch of the West....</P></div>

The Wizard of Oz

<div><B>The story that taught the world &ldquo;there&rsquo;s no place like home&rdquo;</B><BR /><BR />In this fairy tale so magical that it seems every child is born knowing it, a tornado transports Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, from the flat prairies of Kansas to the marvelous Land of Oz. A fantastic journey soon follows, as Dorothy travels a yellow brick road in search of a sorcerer with the power to send her home. Joining her are the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, each of whom has a wish just as important as Dorothy&rsquo;s. All of their dreams will come true if they can only make it to the Emerald City and the wonderful Wizard of Oz. <BR /> <BR />One of the most beloved children&rsquo;s books of all time, L. Frank Baum&rsquo;s <I>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz </I>has inspired countless adaptations, including the classic 1939 film starring Judy Garland.<BR /><BR />This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.</div>

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

<div><B>Four timeless tales of adventure that have delighted generations of readers, young and old.</B><BR />  <BR /><I>Peter Pan</I> is the enchanting story of a boy who wouldn&rsquo;t grow up and the girl he promised to always remember. One magical night, two mischievous denizens of an island of the imagination visit Wendy Darling and her younger brothers in their London home. Peter Pan and Tinker Bell whisk the children away to Neverland to join the Lost Boys in their epic struggle against the evil Captain Hook.<BR />  <BR /><I>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz </I>is the story that taught the world &ldquo;there&rsquo;s no place like home.&rdquo; In a fairy tale so powerful that it seems every child is born knowing it, a tornado transports Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, from the flat prairies of Kansas to the marvelous Land of Oz. A fantastic journey soon follows as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion travel the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, where they hope all their dreams will come true.<BR />  <BR /><I>Alice&rsquo;s Adventures in Wonderland </I>is an irresistible ode to the joys of childhood. An immediate sensation when it was first published one hundred fifty years ago, Lewis Carroll&rsquo;s groundbreaking fantasy novel takes readers on a incredible journey from a drowsy riverbank in England to an extraordinary world populated with unforgettable characters including the anxious White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the grinning Cheshire Cat, and the notorious Queen of Hearts.<BR />  <BR /><I>The Swiss Family Robinson </I>is the beloved story of a family marooned on a desert island. Left behind by the crew and other passengers of their wrecked ship, four brothers and their steadfast parents build a home in the jungle wilderness, complete with livestock, a small farm, and a sturdy tree house for shelter. In no time, the Robinson family learns how much can be accomplished through hard work, cooperation, curiosity, and perseverance.<BR />  <BR /> This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.</div>

Classic Children's Adventure Stories

<div><B>New characters mix with old favorites in a dazzling adventure that continues the epic fantasy begun in <I>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</I>.</B><BR />  <BR /> Dorothy may have defeated the Wicked Witch of the West and returned home to Kansas, but all is not well for those who remain in the Land of Oz. In L. Frank Baum&rsquo;s second Oz novel, readers are introduced to poor orphan boy Tip, who has been raised by nasty Wicked Witch Mombi. Finally escaping Mombi&rsquo;s clutches after years of cruelty, Tip is joined by his enchanted companions, Jack Pumpkinhead and the Saw-Horse, on an adventure unlike anything they&rsquo;ve ever experienced&mdash;and more dangerous than they could&rsquo;ve imagined.<BR />  <BR /> The Emerald City&mdash;once ruled by the kindly Scarecrow&mdash;has been taken over by the mean General Jinjur and her all-girl Army of Revolt. Fleeing the fallen city, Scarecrow and Tip&rsquo;s band venture off to ask the Tin Woodman and Glinda the Good Witch for help. But they soon learn that the only one who can truly save the Emerald City is the last rightful heir to the throne of Oz: a princess who was hidden away long ago.<BR />  <BR /> Now Tip and his loyal friends must find the lost princess before all of Oz is lost . . .</div>

The Marvelous Land of Oz

<div><B>Dorothy and Toto meet a cast of kooky characters on the road to Princess Ozma&rsquo;s birthday party, in this classic Oz volume.</B><BR />  <BR /> Dorothy and Toto are on their way to Princess Ozma&rsquo;s birthday party when they become lost as they try to help the strange but lovable Shaggy Man with directions. On their way to Oz they meet a host of amusing and astonishing characters, including Polychrome, the Rainbow&rsquo;s beautiful daughter; a silly boy named Button-Bright; and the unbelievable Scoodles, who tend to literally lose their heads in fits of anger. They&rsquo;re all on the road to Oz, but can they get there in time for Princess Ozma&rsquo;s birthday gala?</div>

The Road to Oz

<div><B>Dorothy, along with a few new friends, embarks on an exciting adventure in this classic tale in the Oz series.</B><BR />  <BR /> Dorothy is back, and she&rsquo;s not in Kansas anymore. L. Frank Baum&rsquo;s magical world comes to life once again as our beloved Dorothy Gale takes yet another unexpected trip to a mystical, faraway land. This time, Dorothy winds up in the land of Ev, where she meets new friends such as the mechanical man Tik-Tok and the clever chicken Billina. Dorothy will also have to face the wicked Nome King, who&rsquo;s imprisoned the royal family of Ev. Dorothy calls upon her friends from Oz&mdash;including the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the new queen of Oz&mdash;to save Ev. But can even their combined might win the day and see Dorothy back home?</div>

Ozma of Oz

<div><B>Dorothy and her kitten Eureka get into grave trouble, and the only person who can save them is the great Wizard of Oz.</B><BR />  <BR /> After an earthquake swallows Dorothy and her kitten Eureka, they&rsquo;re captured by the Mangaboo people. The Wizard of Oz must save them by winning a magic contest&mdash;using only his wits and nine tiny piglets. When Eureka is charged with murder for eating one of the Wizard&rsquo;s piglets, all seems doomed, but the Wizard of Oz has a secret plan to save the kitten . . . Featuring Dorothy&rsquo;s old friends such as the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, this tale is sure to delight fans of this classic series.</div>

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

<div><P><B>In the final book in the original Land of Oz series, Glinda the Good must save Dorothy and Princess Ozma from a perilous underwater island.</B></P><P>When the peace and prosperity of Oz is threatened as the Flatheads and the Skeezers&mdash;two obscure tribes who inhabit a far corner of the realm&mdash;declare war on each other, Dorothy Gale and Princess Ozma embark on a desperate journey to put an end to the conflict. But with both sides determined to fight, Dorothy and the princess soon find themselves held captive on the Skeezers&rsquo; island, which is covered in glass and submerged at the bottom of a lake.</P> The Skeezer queen, Coo-ee-oh, is the only one who knows the charm to bring the island back to the surface. But when she herself is put under a spell, it&rsquo;s up to Glinda the Good to save the day&mdash;with a little help from the Wizard of Oz, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman.</div>

Glinda of Oz

<div><P><B>When an island kingdom in the Land of Oz is attacked, King Rinkitink will need help from Dorothy and the Wizard to put things right.</B></P><P>With his talking goat, Bilbil, by his side, jolly King Rinkitink of Gilgad sails to the island of Pingaree, where he charms the royal family with merriment and song. But when the festive holiday is cut short by a surprise attack, only King Rinkitink, Bilbil, and young Prince Inga manage to escape capture.</P> After locating the magical Pearls of Pingaree, which give their possessors strength, invulnerability, and wisdom, the three friends set out on a voyage to the terrible islands of Regos and Coregos. But while enemy armies are no match for the combined powers of the three pearls, Rinkitink, Bilbil, and Inga face grave danger when two are lost. When Dorothy Gale and the Wizard of Oz hear of these events, will they be able to act in time to save the day?</div>

Rinkitink in Oz

<div><P><B>Dorothy&rsquo;s adventures in the Land of Oz continue as she brings Aunt Em and Uncle Henry to live in the magical world of witches, wizards, and wonder.</B></P><P>Though Dorothy Gale has told them many stories about her frequent visits to the Land of Oz, Aunt Em and Uncle Henry have always thought she was merely a dreamer. But when Dorothy learns that her aunt and uncle are in danger of losing their farm, she makes arrangements with Princess Ozma to bring her guardians to Oz, where they can all live together in safety. While the Wonderful Wizard takes them on a fabulous tour of their new home, however, jealous Nome King Roquat plots to conquer the land.</P> This charming continuation of L. Frank Baum&rsquo;s Oz series features many familiar characters, including the Munchkins, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman, as well as imaginative new ones such as Miss Cuttenclip, whose paper dolls come to life, and the very proper rabbits of Bunnybury.</div>

The Emerald City of Oz

<div><P><B>A classic Christmas children&rsquo;s book by the author of <I>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</I>.</B></P><P>In this timeless holiday tale for children of all ages, L. Frank Baum imagines the life of Santa Claus as only he could. From his childhood in the enchanted Forest of Burzee to his time in the Laughing Valley&mdash;where he invents the first toy as a gift for his neighbor&rsquo;s child&mdash;Santa&rsquo;s singular journey through life reveals how he became the iconic figure of joy and generosity we all know and love.</P> As we travel along with him, we learn many of Santa&rsquo;s secrets&mdash;from the reason he slides down chimneys to how he makes his famous annual trip around the world in a single night. We also learn the origins of popular traditions, such as decorating Christmas trees and hanging stockings. A beloved tale of fantasy, adventure, and spirit, <I>The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus</I> is a truly classic piece of children&rsquo;s literature.</div>

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

<div><P><B>In this classic children&rsquo;s novel set in the Land of Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard embark on a journey to find their missing friend Princess Ozma.</B></P><P>One morning in the Emerald City, Dorothy Gale awakens to discover a series of baffling disappearances. Glinda the Good&rsquo;s Great Book of Records has vanished, along with her magical implements. The Wizard of Oz discovers that his black bag of magic is gone as well. Most distressing of all, however, is the disappearance of Princess Ozma herself.</P> Organizing a series of search parties to find the princess, Dorothy and the Wizard&mdash;along with Dorothy&rsquo;s good friend Trot and the young boy Button-Bright&mdash;set out on a perilous adventure through unknown regions of Oz. But they soon find themselves in the land of the powerful wizard Ugu, whose castle holds many dangers&mdash;and the secret to Ozma&rsquo;s whereabouts.</div>

The Lost Princess of Oz

<div><B>The Land of Oz is in danger when a magic spell falls into the wrong hands in this classic children&rsquo;s novel by the author of <I>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</I>.</B><BR />  <BR /> Though Princess Ozma has ruled that no one but the Wizard of Oz and Glinda the Good may practice magic, a boy named Kiki Aru has discovered a powerful magical word&mdash;<I>Pyrzqxgl</I>&mdash;that only he knows how to pronounce. After transforming himself into a hawk to explore lands beyond Oz, his mischief soon wins him a villainous friend, Ruggedo the Nome, who plans to use Kiki&rsquo;s power to take over Oz as revenge for his exile.<BR />  <BR /> Out to gather provisions for Princess Ozma&rsquo;s birthday celebrations, Dorothy Gale and the Wizard&mdash;along with the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger&mdash;have no idea what dangers lie in store for them. And when Kiki transforms them all, will they be able to stop Ruggedo&rsquo;s devious plan?</div>

The Magic of Oz

<div><P><B>In this exciting children&rsquo;s story from the Oz series, a young Munchkin ventures to the Emerald City with the help of a live patchwork doll.</B></P><P>Ojo the Unlucky isn&rsquo;t sure how he got his nickname, but he finds it fitting after a visit to Dr. Pipt the Crooked Magician. There, he learns about Dr. Pipt&rsquo;s incredible Powder of Life, which has turned an old patchwork quilt into a living girl. But when Dr. Pipt&rsquo;s Liquid of Petrification accidentally turns Ojo&rsquo;s uncle into a statue, Ojo must seek out the magic ingredients that will bring Unc Nunkie back to life.</P> On his journey to the Emerald City to find a six-leaved clover, Ojo is joined by an arrogant Glass Cat, a four-legged Woozy, the resourceful Shaggy Man, and the Patchwork Girl herself. Along the way, Ojo meets a thoughtful Scarecrow, a caring Tin Woodman, and a kind young lady from Kansas named Dorothy Gale. And while gathering the life-saving ingredients isn&rsquo;t easy, his adventures might just teach him that luck is what you make of it.</div>

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

<div><P><B>The Tin Woodman goes on a wild adventure in search of his long-lost love in this 1918 children&rsquo;s classic in the Oz series.</B></P><P>In this magical tale from the author of <I>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</I>, fans of Dorothy Gale&rsquo;s adventure not only learn how the Tin Woodman came to be, but also follow him and his good friend the Scarecrow as he goes in search of his true love, a beautiful Munchkin girl named Nimmie Amee.</P> As the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and a boy named Woot embark on their journey through the Land of Oz, they encounter inflatable loons, angry dragons, and a giantess who transforms them into animals for her own amusement. But their adventures take on new complications when they meet another suitor of Nimmie Amee&mdash;who was also transformed into a tin man by the Wicked Witch of the East. Now, if they ever do find Nimmie, which suitor will she choose?</div>

The Tin Woodman of Oz

<div><P><B>The Shaggy Man goes searching for his brother Tik-Tok as warlike royals stir up trouble in this imaginative adventure in the Oz series.</B></P><P>When Queen Ann of Oogaboo raises an army to take over Oz, Gilda the Good magically rearranges their path to send them into a fog. Meanwhile, the Shaggy Man has gone in search of his brother Tik-Tok, who&rsquo;s been tossed into a well by the wicked Nome King. On his journey, the Shaggy Man encounters Betsy Bobbin of Oklahoma, the Rainbow&rsquo;s daughter Polychrome, a royal rose named Princess Ozga&mdash;and Queen Ann herself, who is very angry at being lost.</P> When Queen Ann hears of the Nome King&rsquo;s fortune, she changes course and heads for his underground kingdom, taking Tik-Tok with her. Now, with his brother lost once again, the Shaggy Man&rsquo;s adventure has only just begun&mdash;and he&rsquo;ll need all the friends, magic, and luck he can muster.</div>

Tik-Tok of Oz

<div><P><B>The first three books in the timeless children&rsquo;s fantasy series&mdash;including the basis for the classic film <I>The Wizard of Oz</I> starring Judy Garland.</B></P><P><I>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</I>: When a tornado transports Dorothy Gale from Kansas to the marvelous land of Oz, she must follow the yellow brick road to find the Wizard, who can help her get home. Along the way she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, each of whom has a wish as important as Dorothy&rsquo;s.</P><P><I>The Marvelous Land of Oz</I>: The Emerald City&mdash;once ruled by the kindly Scarecrow&mdash;has been taken over by the mean General Jinjur. Now an orphan boy named Tip joins with Scarecrow to find the only one who can save the city: the last rightful heir to the throne of Oz, a princess who was hidden away long ago.</P><I>Ozma of Oz</I>: On Dorothy&rsquo;s next magical journey, she winds up in the land of Ev, where she meets new friends such as the mechanical man Tik-Tok and the clever chicken Billina. But to save the imprisoned royal family of Ev, Dorothy calls upon her friends from Oz&mdash;including the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the new queen of Oz.</div>

The Oz Series Volume One

<div><P><B>Dorothy&rsquo;s adventures in Oz continue in books four through six of the classic children&rsquo;s fantasy series.</B></P><P><I>Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz</I>: When an earthquake swallows Dorothy and her kitten, Eureka, they&rsquo;re captured by the Mangaboo people. The Wizard of Oz must save them by winning a magic contest&mdash;using only his wits and nine tiny piglets.</P><P><I>The Road to Oz</I>: Dorothy and Toto are on their way to Princess Ozma&rsquo;s birthday party when they meet the loveable Shaggy Man, but as they try to help him with directions, they wind up getting lost themselves!</P><I>The Emerald City of Oz</I>: When Dorothy learns that Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are in danger of losing their farm, she makes arrangements with Princess Ozma to bring her family to Oz. But while the Wonderful Wizard takes them on a fabulous tour of their new home, the jealous Nome King Roquat plots to conquer the land.</div>

The Oz Series Volume Two

<div><B>These three books from the original children&rsquo;s fantasy series</B><B>feature new characters and adventures in the marvelous land of Oz.</B><BR />  <BR /><I>The Patchwork Girl of Oz</I>: When his uncle is accidentally transformed into a statue, a young Munchkin named Ojo the Unlucky must find the magic ingredients that will bring him back to life. Joining Ojo on his adventure to the Emerald City are an arrogant Glass Cat, a four-legged Woozy, the resourceful Shaggy Man, and a living patchwork doll.<BR />  <BR /><I>Tik-Tok of Oz</I>: When the Shaggy Man goes searching for his brother, Tik-Tok, he encounters a girl from Oklahoma named Betsy Bobbin, and the Rainbow&rsquo;s daughter, Polychrome. But when the warlike Queen Ann takes Tik-Tok into her ranks, the Shaggy Man&rsquo;s adventures have only just begun.<BR />  <BR /><I>Rinkitink in Oz</I>: With his talking goat, Bilbil, by his side, jolly King Rinkitink of Gilgad sails to the island of Pingaree, where he charms the royal family with merriment and song. But when the festive holiday is cut short by a surprise attack, only King Rinkitink, Bilbil, and young Prince Inga manage to escape capture. And they&rsquo;ll need the help of Dorothy and the Wizard to set things right.</div>

The Oz Series Volume Three

<div><B>These four books in the classic children&rsquo;s fantasy series follow the continuing adventures of Dorothy, the Wizard of Oz, and other beloved characters.</B><BR /><BR /><I>The Lost Princess of Oz</I>: When Princess Ozma disappears, Dorothy Gale and the Wizard of Oz set out to find her. Together with Dorothy&rsquo;s friend Trot and the young boy Button-Bright, they find themselves in the dangerous land of the powerful Wizard Ugu.<BR /><BR /><I>The Tin Woodman of Oz</I>: This magical tale recounts how the Tin Woodman was turned into a tin man by the Wicked Witch of the East. It then follows him on a new adventure as he goes in search of his lost love, aided by his good friend the Scarecrow.<BR />  <BR /><I>The Magic of Oz</I>: When a boy named Kiki Aru discovers a magical word that only he can pronounce, his mischief wins him a villainous friend, Ruggedo the Nome. Now Dorothy, the Wizard, and the Cowardly Lion must stop Ruggedo from using Kiki&rsquo;s magic to take over Oz.<BR />  <BR /><I>Glinda of Oz</I>: In the final book of the original Oz series, Dorothy and Princess Ozma set out to stop a war between two obscure tribes. But when they&rsquo;re taken captive, it&rsquo;s up to Glinda the Good to save the day&mdash;with a little help from the Wizard, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman.</div>

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