Books like Glinda of Oz by L. Frank Baum
In this adventure set in the enchanted land of Oz, Glinda, the Good Witch, joins forces with the Wizard to safeguard Princess Ozma and Dorothy Gale. The story revolves around their efforts to maintain peace amid tensions between rival tribes. Readers are introduced to familiar Ozian characters and the themes of friendship and leadership that have made the series a staple of juvenile fantasy.
First publish date: September 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: L. Frank Baum
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