L. Frank Baum

Cuando un tornado azota las praderas de Kansas, Dorothy y su perrito Totó son transportados al País de Oz, un lugar mágico lleno de brujas, munchkines, monos alados y otras criaturas maravillosas. P

Alfaguara Clásicos nos trae esta preciosa edición de El Mago de Oz, obra clave de la historia de la literatura infantil, mundialmente conocida y alabada. Dorothy no podía imaginarse que la casa donde se resguardaba de los tornados saliera volando y aterrizase... en otro mundo. Debera buscar la manera de regresar con su perrito Toto a casa. Para ello, viajara hasta la Ciudad de las Esmeraldas, donde el maravilloso Mago de Oz le concedera su deseo (o al menos eso le ha dicho la Bruja buena del Norte). El viaje no sera facil, pero con la compañia de un espantapajaros, un hombre de hojalata y un leon cobarde, Dorothy recorrera Oz y se enfrentara a sus miedos, y tambien a cierta bruja malvada que busca venganza... Clasicos inolvidables para disfrutar, compartir y dejar volar la imaginacion.

Dorothy, que vive con sus tíos en una granja de Kansas, se ve un día arrastrada por un tornado a un mundo de fantasía, la tierra de Oz. Para regresar a su casa deberá llegar a Ciudad Esmeralda y pedir ayuda al mago de Oz. En ese viaje se vera acompañada por tres personajes que buscan tambien auxilio: un espantapajaros que desea cambiar su cabeza de paja por un cerebro de verdad, un hombre de hojalata que desea tener un corazon y un leon que quiere recuperar su fiereza.En este homenaje a la conocida obra del autor estadounidense L. Frank Baum, Sebastien Perez y Benjamin Lacombe recrean la aventura de Dorothy a traves de los ojos de uno de sus principales protagonistas: el espantapajaros.Una vision renovada que forma parte de la nueva coleccion de Cuentos clasicos ilustrados de la literatura infantil.

Un gran clásico en una edición especial, con el texto íntegro, las ilustraciones originales y una cubierta que se despliega hasta convertirse en un póster.Un potente ciclón arrastra la casa de Dorothy hasta el misterioso Paiz de Oz, en donde ella congeniara con tres acompañantes: el Hombre de Hojalata, el Espantapajaros y el Leon Cobarde. Los cuatro viajaran en busca del famoso Mago de Oz, unico capaz de concederles sus respectivos deseos: la vuelta a casa para la niña, un corazon para el señor de lata, un cerebro para el de paja y valentia para el rey de las bestias. Siguiendo su camino de ladrillos amarillos, nosotros tambien participamos de un viaje asombroso y lleno de enseñanzas.

Narrativa juvenil en valenciano

Lecciones sobre el valor, la inteligencia, el amor o la solidaridad en un texto lleno de fantasía.Lecciones sobre el valor, la inteligencia, el amor o la solidaridad en un texto lleno de fantasía.El mago de Oz es el cuento infantil norteamericano mas leido y traducido a otras lenguas; por lo tanto, uno de los libros favoritos de los niños de todos los paises. La historia nos cuenta el viaje fantastico de Dorothy por el camino de adoquines amarillos hacia la Ciudad Esmeralda, junto a sus compañeros, el espantapajaros, el leñador de hojalata y el leon cobarde, en busca del mago de Oz.Aunque alejado de los argumentos tradicionales de los cuentos populares, guarda un mensaje que es el de propugnar el bien frente al mal y la verdad frente a la falsedad, asi como el de enseñar que la inteligencia, la bondad, el esfuerzo, el valor y la solidaridad deben ser las cualidades que todos los niños y adolescentes han de poseer para llegar a ser adultos ejemplares.Lecciones sobre el valor, la inteligencia, el amor o la solidaridad en un texto lleno de fantasia.El mago de Oz es el cuento infantil norteamericano mas leido y traducido a otras lenguas; por lo tanto, uno de los libros favoritos de los niños de todos los paises. La historia nos cuenta el viaje fantastico de Dorothy por el camino de adoquines amarillos hacia la Ciudad Esmeralda, junto a sus compañeros, el espantapajaros, el leñador de hojalata y el leon cobarde, en busca del mago de Oz.Aunque alejado de los argumentos tradicionales de los cuentos populares, guarda un mensaje que es el de propugnar el bien frente al mal y la verdad frente a la falsedad, asi como el de enseñar que la inteligencia, la bondad, el esfuerzo, el valor y la solidaridad deben ser las cualidades que todos los niños y adolescentes han de poseer para llegar a ser adultos ejemplares.

The Emerald City is under attack from the cunning Nome King - can Dorothy help defeat him?

The last book in the Oz series sees Glinda, the most powerful sorceress of Oz, coming to the rescue of Dorothy and Princess Ozma.

The Road to Oz takes Dorothy and her friends on an adventure in Oz to a grand party in honour of Ozmas birthday in this spellbinding and classic tale. Dorothy and her faithful Toto are back home in Kansas when they encounter the homeless and hapless Shaggy Man and decide to accompany him on his journey. Soon they encounter a bevy of new friends, including Button-Bright and Polychrome the Rainbows Daughter, and are back on their way to the magical land of Oz. Hoping to arrive in time to attend the Ozmas birthday party, the company is soon pitched headlong into a series of unlikely adventures, tackling talking foxes with magical powers and crossing the Deadly Desert. Arriving at the palace, they make the acquaintance of a host of guests from all over Fairyland. Will Dorothy and Toto remain in Oz with their old friend the Wizard, or will she once again return to her native land?

Travel to the land of Oz with Dorothy and find out what inspired the forthcoming film blockbuster Oz: The Great and Powerful

Readers of all ages will welcome the chance to be reunited with Dorothy Gale and other beloved characters in the third Oz book by L. Frank Baum. Dorothy and her trusty hen, Billina, are washed ashore in the Land of Ev after a shipwreck. At first Dorothy is delighted to find lunch grows on trees in lunchboxes. But soon she realises there is a darker side to the Land of Ev. On the seashore, Dorothy encounters the Wheelers, terrifying creatures with wheels instead of hands and feet, but luckily manages to escape to a nearby cave. Here she befriends Tik-Tok, a loyal, robot-like creature who needs to be wound up like a toy to function. He warns her to stay away from the Wheelers and tells her the story of the Land of Ev. The royal family of Ev have been dethroned by the evil Nome King of the neighbouring kingdom. Tik-Tok explains to Dorothy that her friend Princess Ozma of Oz is travelling to Ev by magic carpet to help save the royal family. But before Dorothy can begin to help Ozma and the royal family, she is seized by Princess Langwidere and imprisoned in a tall tower. Poor Dorothy is terrified by the strange heads that Princess Langwidere keeps in her palace and is desperate for Ozma to come and rescue her. But will Princess Ozma of Ozma make it to the Land of Ev, and if she does, what will she be able to free Dorothy?

The sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz sees our hero, a young boy named Tip, escaping from evil witch Mombi and fleeing to the Emerald City.

Journey to Oz with new heroes Capn Bill and Trot, who, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrow the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland. Capn Bill, a sailor with a wooden peg-leg, and his friend, a little girl named Trot, set out in California on a calm day for a short trip in their rowing boat. Rapidly, however, the weather takes a turn for the worse and an enormous storm develops, washing them overboard. Miraculously rescued by mermaids, they are taken them to a nearby cave. Thereafter follows an amazing story, Capn Bill and Trot encounter a variety of characters: the strangely shaped, ostrich-like Ork; the Bumpy Man, who deals in sugar and molasses; Button Bright, a young boy in a sailors outfit who constantly gets lost. With the aid of some friendly birds and magical berries, the group are eventually carried safely across the deadly desert to Oz. However, things rapidly take a turn for the worse as the motley group find themselves in Jinxland, a country riven by political intrigue and instability, and currently ruled by the infamous Krewl. Princess Gloria, amidst the breakdown of her country, has defied her would be-suitors, and is punished by having her heart turned to stone by a witch - who also takes the opportunity to turn Capn Bill into a grasshopper. With misfortune on every side, things look dicey for Trot and her companions, until the Scarecrow catches wind of the events from the Great Book of Records. Will Glinda be able to help depose the despot Krewl and save the lives of Capn Bill and the Princess?

Dorothy, el Hombre de Hojalata, el Espantapájaros y el León Cobarde emprenden un viaje en busca del Mago de Oz, para que les dé lo que creen necesitar: volver a casa, un cerebro, un corazón y valentía. Pero en el camino, descubriran algo realmente importante: el poder de la amistad. Todos los chicos reconocen los personajes de El Mago de Oz, pero pocos han leido esta maravillosa novela que habla de un mundo donde todo es posible, y cuyo valor literario la hace imprescindible en la formacion de los pequeños lectores.

Ozma of Oz: A Record of Her Adventures with Dorothy Gale of Kansas, the Yellow Hen, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Tik-Tok, the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger; Besides Other Good People too Numerous to Mention Faithfully Recorded Herein published on July 30, 1907, was the third book of L. Frank Baums Oz series. It is the first Oz book where the majority of the action takes place outside of the Land of Oz. Only the final two chapters take place in Oz itself. The story centers on Dorothys desire to return home though not as desperate as in the first book it is her uncles need for her rather than hers for him that makes her return.

Cuéntale a Oz lo que te ha pasado y pídele que te ayude.«—El camino a la Ciudad de las Esmeraldas es de adoquines amarillos —dijo la bruja—, así que no tiene pérdida.»

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a true classic of American literature, and now it is strikingly repackaged for a modern teen audience! This must-have edition of the beloved, timeless classic also features previews of No Place Like Oz and Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paigeedgy, reimagined sequels to L. Frank Baums original story that are perfect for fans of Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Beastly by Alex Flinn, and Wicked by Gregory Maguire.

The story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. She meets a living Scarecrow, a man made entirely of tin, and a Cowardly Lion while trying to get to the Emerald City to see the great Wizard.The novel is one of the best-known stories in American literature and has been widely translated. The Library of Congress has declared it "Americas greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale". Its groundbreaking success and the success of the Broadway musical adapted from the novel led Baum to write thirteen additional Oz books that serve as official sequels to the first story."Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author, actor, and independent filmmaker best known as the creator, along with illustrator W. W. Denslow, of one of the most popular books in American childrens literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, better known today as simply The Wizard of Oz. He wrote thirteen sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and a plethora of other works (55 novels in total, 82 short stories, over 200 poems, an unknown number of scripts, and many miscellaneous writings), and made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen."

THE MARY LOUISE SERIES, edited and partly authored under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne by L. Frank Baum, represents a seminal collection in the evolution of mystery and detective fiction tailored for young readers. This anthology blends enchanting narratives with keen observations of early 20th-century society, unveiling a tapestry of intrigue and adventure through its varied literary styles. The series not only captures the zeitgeist of its era but also serves as a cornerstone for the juvenile detective genre, inviting readers into a world where curiosity leads to discovery and young characters triumph over challenges. The contributing authors, largely orchestrated by Baum, bring an interesting mix of backgrounds united by a common goal: to intrigue and educate young minds. Their collective works reflect the broader historical and cultural contexts of early American childrens literature, often emphasizing themes of independence, resilience, and intellectual curiosity. As pioneers in childrens mystery writing, these stories are an early testament to the diversification of narrative voices and genres within childrens literature, encouraging readers to question and explore. This anthology is essential for anyone interested in the origins and development of childrens mystery literature. It offers a unique opportunity to witness the early cross-section of educational objectives and entertainment, providing young readers with compelling stories while instilling a sense of wonder and investigative spirit. For educators, parents, and children alike, diving into THE MARY LOUISE SERIES opens a dialogue not only between the reader and the text but also across the different epochs of childrens literature that follow.