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Published at the dawn of the twentieth century, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) immediately captivated child and adult readers alike. This new edition includes many of W. W. Denslow's original illustrations, and the introduction considers both the famous MGM film version and recent literary theory in a fascinating discussion of this children's classic.Upozornenie: Vzhľadom na častejšie obmeny vydaní tejto knihy v zahraničí, kus, ktorý vám zašleme, nemusí mať rovnakú obálku ako je zobrazená tu. Zobrazená obálka môže byť iba ilustračná. Obsah knihy aj cena budú však identické, bez ohľadu na obálku.

Dorothy lives in Kansas, USA, but one day a cyclone blows her and her house to a strange country called Oz. There, Dorothy makes friends with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. But she wants to go home to Kansas. Only one person can help her, and that is the country's famous Wizard. So Dorothy and her friends take the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, to find the Wizard of Oz...

When Dorothy finds herself in the Land of Oz, all she wants to do is go home. She and Toto, with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the cowardly Lion, go to the Emerald City to consult the famous Wizard of Oz. But the Wizard will not help them unless they destroy the Wicked Witch of the West.

A kansasi rónaság közepéről Dorkát és Toto kutyát a forgószél csodás vidékre repíti, a mumpicok országába. Kiderül, hogy a kislány messzire elkerült otthonától. A jóságos Északi Boszorkánytól megtudja, hogy Smaragdvárosba kell eljutnia Ozhoz, a legnagyobb varázslóhoz, mert csak az ő segítségével juthat vissza az otthonába. A hosszú vándorút során Dorka igaz barátokra talál: a Madárijesztőre, a Bádog Favágóra és a Gyáva Oroszlánra, ők is a Bölcsek Bölcse segítségére vágynak. Számtalan kaland után elérkeznek Oz fényes palotájába. A nagy varázsló "megajándékozza" a Madárijesztőt ésszel, a Bádogembert szívvel s a Gyáva Oroszlánt is bátorrá teszi. De Dorkát csak a jó Déli Boszorkány útmutatása segíti haza szeretett otthonába.

Mnohokrát zfilmovaný příběh Čaroděj ze země Oz, jehož autorem je L. Frank Baum, s novými ilustracemi Andreje Augustína. Malá Dorotka žije u tety a strýčka uprostřed prérie v Kansasu. Krajina je pustá a nepřívětivá, teta a strýček stále pracují a nemají na Dorotku čas. Jediným jejím přítelem je pejsek Toto. Když přijde tornádo, Dorotka se nestihne schovat a vítr ji i s Totem přenese kamsi daleko...

L. Frank Baum’s tale of a little girl who discovers that there’s no place like home is one of the most beloved novels ever written. When a cyclone carries Dorothy and her little dog Toto into the magical land of Oz, she and her three new friends – Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion – journey to the Emerald city where they hope the Wizard will grant their hearts’ desires. All that stands in their way is a wicked witch, flying monkeys, and a topsy-turvy world where normal rules don’t apply. This edition is evocatively illustrated with the original drawings of W W Denslow, and will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the popular film. The world's greatest works of literature are now available in these beautiful keepsake volumes. Bound in real cloth, and featuring gilt edges and ribbon markers, these beautifully produced books are a wonderful way to build a handsome library of classic literature. These are the essential novels that belong in every home. They'll transport readers to imaginary worlds and provide excitement, entertainment, and enlightenment for years to come. All of these novels feature attractive illustrations and have an unequalled period feel that will grace the library, the bedside table or bureau.

Hatalmas tornádó söpör végig a kansasi prérin, és Dorothy a házukban reked. Az örvénylő viharban a házat is felkapja a szél, és órákon át repíti. Amikor a kis ház ismét földet ér, Dorothy ismeretlen vidéken találja magát. A helyiek barátságosan fogadják, és elmondják neki, hogy Óz birodalmába vetődött, melyet egy hatalmas, áthatolhatatlan sivatag vesz körül. Dorothy csak abban bízhat, hogy eljut Ózhoz, a nagy varázslóhoz. Útja során néhány különös figura csapódik hozzá, akik szintén szívességet akarnak kérni a varázslótól. Óz azonban csak akkor segít, ha cserébe elpusztítják a gonosz Nyugati Boszorkát. Dorothy és barátai csodálatos kalandokat élnek át együtt. E varázslatos történet évtizedek óta a gyerekek egyik nagy kedvence.

Dorkát és Totó kutyát egy forgószél Óz birodalmába repíti. Smaragdvárosba igyekeznek, hogy a varázsló segítségével hazajussanak Kansasba. Közben megismerkednek a Gyáva Oroszlánnal, a szív nélküli Bádog Favágóval és az együgyű Madárijesztővel, akik csatlakoznak hozzájuk. Útközben számos kaland vár rájuk és újdonsült barátaikra!

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' is undoubtedly a classic. First published in 1900, it is now one of the most beloved children's books ever written. When Dorothy and Toto are suddenly swept off the plains of Kansas by a huge cyclone to the land of Oz, they meet up with some of the most endearing characters ever created - the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. Together they set off on a fantastic journey down the yellow brick road in search of the wonderful Wizard of Oz.

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. '"Come along, Toto," she said. "We will go to the Emerald City and ask the Great Oz how to get back to Kansas again."' Swept away from her home in Kansas by a tornado, Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves stranded in the fantastical Land of Oz. As instructed by the Good Witch of the North and the Munchkins, Dorothy sets off on the yellow brick road to try and find her way to the Emerald City and the Wizard of Oz, who can help her get home. With her companions the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy experiences an adventure full of friendship, magic and danger. A much-loved children's classic, The Wizard of Oz continues to delight readers young and old with its enchanting tale of witches, flying monkeys and silver shoes.

Dorothy thinks she's lost forever when a tornado whirls her and her dog, Toto, into a magical world. To get home, she must find the wonderful wizard in the Emerald City of Oz. On the way she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. But the Wicked Witch of the West has her own plans for the new arrival--will Dorothy ever see Kansas again?

This is the complete and unabridged story of "The Wizard of Oz", in which Dorothy, together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the cowardly Lion, makes her journey along the Yellow Brick Road in search of the wonderful wizard. Bringing together traditional handicraft with cutting-edge book design, the "Penguin Threads" series has already created a huge buzz among the art and book-collecting communities. This latest set features cover art by painter and illustrator Rachell Sumpter, who brings a unique, whimsical sensibility to the Threads. With vivid colours and ambitiously intricate details, these additions to our innovative series commissioned by award-winning creative director Paul Buckley are rich works of art to be cherished and shared.

This is the story of Dorothy and her little dog Toto, who are carried away from Kansas by a cyclone and transported to the wonderful world of Oz. She meets three companions - the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion - and the three journey to the Emerald City of Oz to ask the Wizard of Oz to give them their hearts' desires, which in Dorothy's case is to return home to Kansas. On their way to Oz and while fulfilling the tasks that the surprising Wizard asks of them they encounter witches, winged monkeys, the Deadly Desert, fighting trees and magic shoes. This edition is evocatively illustrated with the original drawings of W. W. Denslow which have been sensitively re-coloured by Barbara Frith, one of Britain's leading colourists.

Can you imagine being whooshed away by the wind to a magic land of witches and strange characters? Have you ever met Munchkins or Winkies or monkeys with wings and an all powerful wizard? This is the story of how Dorothy made some wonderful friends in a magic land and how she tried to get back home to Kansas. Did she manage? You’ll have to read the story to fi nd out! Tags Friendship | Fantasy | Courage and persistence In this Reader you will find: Games and language activities | An audio recording of the story | A picture dictionary Syllabus Vocabulary areas Colours, clothes, parts of the body, directions Grammar and structures Present simple, Verb + infi nitive, Must and have to for obligation, Determiners: some - any, Adjectives of description and feeling, Prepositions of place

A complete and unabridged, illustrated edition of L. Frank Baum's classic tale of magic and adventure. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas?

The "Classics Reimagined" series is a library of stunning collector's editions of classic novels illustrated by contemporary artists from around the world. Each artist offers his or her own unique, visual interpretation of the most well-loved, widely read, and avidly collected literature from renowned authors. From "Grimm's Fairy Tales" to "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and from Edgar Allen Poe to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, art lovers and book collectors alike will not be able to resist owning the whole collection.Enjoy Frank L. Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as you've never seen it before! Olimpia Zagnoli's modern, illustrative interpretation of this classic tale follows Dorothy on her infamous journey to Oz. The quirky, colorful images breathe new life into this classic novel, making it a collectible for Oz lovers every where.