Wonderful Wizard of Oz / L. Frank Baum 267 p. Dead author + 100 yrs old

Wonderful Wizard of Oz / L. Frank Baum 267 p.   Dead author + 100 yrs old

Thanks to the 1939 movie starring Judy Garland, many know the story of Wonderful Wizard of Oz.  Dorothy is swept to the Land of Oz via a whirling, twirling, spinning tornado ride, only to land on the wicked witch.  Glenda comes and gives her a kiss that gives her a welcome to some of the many inhabitants of Oz. Following the yellow brick road sends her on a series of adventures that keeps one on the edge of one's chair until Dorothy returns home.  There are  many many books that followed (upwards of 30 in the series) to continue the story of Munchkins, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion.