The Wizard of Oz

Author: Qu Bo, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This is a classic fairy tale that has influenced multiple centuries, a magnificent children's literature script that has been adapted into films, animated films, and stage plays. It is a heartfelt gift from the "Father of American Fairy Tales," L. Frank Baum! Frank Baum was born in 1856 in the affluent family of a merchant in Chautauqua, New York. Due to congenital heart disease, he could not engage in much physical activity, so his childhood was almost spent in reading. It was through extensive reading that his knowledge horizons were broadened. In 1900, his masterpiece The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published. This work, written in simple language, tells children an enchanting and magical story, pioneering the "American Wonderful Fairy Tale" genre. The book tells the story of the kind and lovely little girl Dorothy and her dog Toto, who are swept away by a tornado from Kansas to a distant and magical land—Oz. They get lost and cannot find their way home. The kind Northern Witch tells Dorothy that the great Oz, who rules Emerald City, can help her return home. So, Dorothy, accompanied by her dog Toto, sets off on the Yellow Brick Road to Emerald City. Along the way, Dorothy meets the Scarecrow with no brain, the Tin Woodman with no heart, and the Cowardly Lion. They join forces with Dorothy to fulfill their own dreams. During their journey to achieve their wishes, these companions gradually become good friends who help and care for each other. With wisdom, courage, and perseverance, they overcome the challenges and hardships of the journey and defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. In the end, each good friend realizes their dreams, and Dorothy and her dog Toto are finally able to return to their warm and loving home. Now, let us follow Dorothy and her companions as they walk along the Yellow Brick Road, step by step, moving toward our dreams!