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L. Frank Baum

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About L. Frank Baum

Lyman Frank Baum was born in 1856 in Chittenango in the state of New York. Educated mostly at home due to ill health, he was encouraged by his wealthy father to pursue his early interests in journalism and playwriting. He started his first magazine aged 15, had his own theatre at 24 and worked for many newspapers and periodicals before turning to children's fiction with stories he had made up for his own four sons. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in 1900, was his third bestselling book in as many years, and launched the series of Oz titles. Baum had moved with his family to Hollywood following the huge success of the books and stage adaptations. His own Oz Film Manufacturing Company failed to capitalise on the stories, and the hugely popular movie The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland, was not made until 20 years after Baum's death in 1939.

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National Siblings Day

It's #NationalSiblingsDay so why not read The Wizard of Oz Collection - Tik-Tok of Oz by L. Frank Baum from Sweet Cherry Publishing

17 days ago

National Pet Month

A book about dogs to celebrate #NationalPetMonth! The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum from Macmillan Collector's Library

22 days ago

World Party Day

Have a Jamboree to celebrate #WorldPartyDay, read The Wizard of Oz Collection - The Road to Oz by L. Frank Baum from Sweet Cherry Publishing.

24 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum from Puffin Classics.

25 days ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

25 days ago

World Storytelling Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

You should read The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Published by Puffin Classics.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Could there be a better time to read The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Published by Macmillan Collector's Library.

1 month ago

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