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Explore the life and legacy of Lyman Frank Baum, the creator of the magical land of Oz. Discover his inspiration, his popular works like "The Wonderful World of Oz," and his lasting impact on children's literature. Follow Dorothy, Toto, and iconic characters as they embark on adventures in the land of Oz, seeking courage, brains, and heart. Uncover the enchanting world of Baum's imagination and his timeless stories that continue to captivate readers of all ages.
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Certificate of the expert of the Land of Oz _________________________ 5 A FORM Lyceum №95 18 May, 2007
The song of the friends We go to the Wizard To ask him for a favour To give us such good subjects As courage , brains and heart. Three wishes will come true, of course, With helping of the Wizard. And Dorothy and Toto, And Dorothy and Toto Will go home at last!
Lyman Frank Baum Lyman Frank Baum was born in Chittenango, N.Y., on May 15, 1856. He showed an early interest in writing. He worked as a newspaper editor in Aberdeen and in Chicago. Lyman Frank Baum wrote 14 children's books about the imaginary land of Oz. The first book of the series, the enormously popular The Wonderful World of Oz, was published in 1900. A modern fairy tale, it tells the story of Dorothy, a Kansas farm girl who is blown by a cyclone to the land of Oz, where she met memorable characters as a Tin Woodman, a Scarecrow, and a Cowardly Lion. Other popular books were ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus', ‘The Enchanted Isle of Yew', and ‘Sky Island'. In all, Baum wrote about 60 books, many under pen names. Other writers continued the Oz series after his death in Hollywood on May 6, 1919