Books like The Emerald City of Oz by L. Frank Baum
In ‘The Emerald City of Oz,’ L. Frank Baum acknowledges that many of the charming ideas woven into the tale came from letters written by children. As an editor and companion to these young correspondents, he incorporates their clever, logical, and interesting suggestions into his growing series of Oz adventures.
First publish date: 1910
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: L. Frank Baum
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