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The Marvelous Land of Oz (Oz, #2)

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Fantasy Classics Fiction Young Adult

by L. Frank Baum, David McKee

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3.82 (11.4K ratings)
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description 192 pages

The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum, David McKee holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 11.4K reader ratings. First published in 1904. The book spans 192 pages.

About The Marvelous Land of Oz

Few fantasy lands have captured our hearts and imaginations as has the marvelous land of Oz. For over four generations, children and adults alike have reveled in the magical adventures of its beloved folk. Now, for the first time in over seventy years, the second book about Oz is presented here in the same deluxe format as the rare first edition, complete with all 16 of the original John R. Neill color plates, its colorful pictorial binding, and the many black-and-white illustrations that bring it to joyous life.First issued in 1904, L. Frank Baum's The Marvelous Land of Oz is the story of the wonderful adventures of the young boy named Tip as he travels throughout the many lands of Oz. Here he meets with our old friends the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead, the Wooden Sawhorse, the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, and the amazing Gump. How they thwart the wicked plans of the evil witch Mombi and overcome the rebellion of General Jinjur and her army of young women is a tale as exciting and endearing today as it was when first published over eighty years ago.Afterword by Peter Glassman. A facsimile of the rare first edition, complete with all 16 original color plates, a colorful pictorial binding, and over 125 of Neill's drawings. A Books of Wonder(R) Classic.

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Author L. Frank Baum, David McKee
Published 1904
Pages 192
Genres Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult
Average Rating 3.82 / 5.00
Total Ratings 11,402

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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11.4K ratings
With a rating of 3.82, The Marvelous Land of Oz is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.82
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4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Marvelous Land of Oz?

The Marvelous Land of Oz is categorized as Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Marvelous Land of Oz worth reading?

Based on 11.4K reader ratings, The Marvelous Land of Oz has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Marvelous Land of Oz?

The Marvelous Land of Oz has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Marvelous Land of Oz?

The Marvelous Land of Oz was written by L. Frank Baum, David McKee. It was first published in 1904.

What is the ISBN for The Marvelous Land of Oz?

The ISBN-13 for The Marvelous Land of Oz is 9780140350420.0.

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