The Wizard of Oz Short Summary

American author Lyman Frank Baum is best known for his books for children, especially The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its ten sequels.

The Wizard of Oz

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She lands in a strange and beautiful land full of animals that can talk and magical creatures.

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Dorothy before long discovers that the Place where there is Oz is partitioned into four districts, each managed by a strong witch. The Great Witch of the North illuminates Dorothy that to get back, she should go to the Emerald City and request the Wizard from Oz for help.

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They are given an opportunity to speak with the Wizard of Oz when they finally reach the Emerald City. However, when it becomes clear that the wizard is deceitful, he is unable to assist them. Instead, he sends them on a mission to eliminate the Wicked Witch of the West, who is in charge of Oz's western region. Books

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Dorothy receives the means to return home, and the scarecrow, lion, and tin woodman all get what they want. Dorothy wakes up in her own bed after returning to Kansas with Toto. She is overjoyed to be home, but she is also sad to be away from her friends.

She does, however, realize that her adventure in Oz taught her a lot of valuable lessons, and she will always treasure her memories of it.

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