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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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1 month to go until L. Frank Baum will be releasing Penguin Readers Level 2: The Wizard of Oz (ELT Graded Reader). Published by Penguin.

6 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum from Macmillan Collector's Library

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum from Puffin Classics

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. The Wizard of Oz from Penguin Random House Children's UK from L. Frank Baum is a great one to read together.

8 days ago

Bedtime Stories

After all that excitement how about a brilliant bedtime read! The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum from Puffin Classics. Great to help them get to sleep.

1 month ago

Bedtime Stories

After all that excitement how about a brilliant bedtime read! The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum from Penguin Random House Children's UK. Great to help them get to sleep.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

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

2 months ago

World Children's Day

Amazing!!! The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Published by Puffin Classics.

2 months ago

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