The Emerald City of Oz

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The Emerald City of Oz

by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

EN·~5 hours·32 chapters

Chapters

32 total
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2:47
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LIST OF CHAPTERS

0:05
3

1. How THE NOME KING BECAME ANGRY

9:31
4

2. How UNCLE HENRY GOT INTO TROUBLE

9:23
5

3. How OZMA GRANTED DOROTHY'S REQUEST

11:21
6

4. How THE NOME KING PLANNED REVENGE

9:12
7

5. How DOROTHY BECAME A PRINCESS

13:09
8

6. How GUPH VISITED THE WHIMSIE

6:41
9

7. How AUNT EM CONQUERED THE LION

13:35
10

8. How THE GRAND GALLIPOOT JOINED THE NOMES

8:49

Description

In this lively addition to the Oz saga, the famed Emerald City becomes the backdrop for a fresh set of whimsical adventures, sparked by the imaginative ideas of the very children who have long cherished the land of Oz. The narrator invites listeners into a world where familiar friends mingle with new, quirky characters, each eager to share their own brand of magic and mischief.

The story opens with the irascible Nome King, whose temper flares after the mysterious disappearance of his magical belt. His frantic attempts to restore his powers set off a chain of humorous encounters, from stern counselors to bumbling guards, all while the kingdom’s glittering streets buzz with anticipation. As the King’s anger grows, so does the curiosity of those around him, promising a delightful mix of clever dialogue and unexpected twists that will keep listeners smiling.

With vivid illustrations imagined in words, the tale captures the collaborative spirit of its creation, inviting young listeners to feel part of the storytelling process while exploring the timeless charm of Oz’s enchanted realms.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (298K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-12-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

1856–1919

Best known for opening the door to Oz, this imaginative American writer helped shape modern children's fantasy with stories full of wonder, humor, and heart.

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