
Ever since the magical land of Oz was sealed off from the outside world, a devoted chronicler has been searching for a way to hear its news again. Using a homemade wireless tower, he reaches out to Princess Dorothy, whose reply opens a channel for fresh tales from the enchanted kingdom. With the blessing of the wise ruler Ozma, the historian prepares to share a new adventure with eager readers.
Ojo, a bright‑eyed Munchkin boy, lives with his solemn uncle Unc Nunkie in a modest cottage where even butter is a rarity. Their simple worries spark a longing for something more, and when a mysterious patchwork girl appears, the pair are drawn into a quest that winds through strange magicians, talking cats, and surprising allies. Along the way they discover that courage and curiosity can turn even the humblest of beginnings into a grand journey through Oz.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (316K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-04-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1919
Best known for creating the magical world of Oz, this American writer mixed fairy-tale wonder with humor, adventure, and a very modern sense of imagination. His stories have delighted children for generations and helped shape fantasy as we know it.
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