The Road to Oz
Author
- L. Frank Baum
Publication
7/10/1909
Overview
The Road to Oz by L. Frank Baum begins when Dorothy meets the Shaggy Man and wanders onto a route that leads through a chain of odd countries and unexpected friendships. Along the way she travels with Button-Bright, Polychrome, and other companions before reaching Oz for Princess Ozma's birthday celebration. The book has the feel of a festive journey, emphasizing hospitality, wonder, and the pleasure of meeting strange people in a generous fairyland.
Content
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1. The Way to Butterfield
2. Dorothy Meets Button-Bright
3. A Queer Village
4. King Dox
5. The Rainbow's Daughter
6. The City Of Beasts
7. The Shaggy Man's Transformation
8. The Musicker
9. Facing the Scoodlers
10. Escaping the Soup-Kettle
11. Johnny Dooit Does It
12. The Deadly Desert Crossed
13. The Truth Pond
14. Tik-Tok and Billina
15. The Emperor's Tin Castle
16. Visiting the Pumpkin-Field
17. The Royal Chariot Arrives
18. The Emerald City
19. The Shaggy Man's Welcome
20. Princess Ozma Of Oz
21. Dorothy Receives the Guests
22. Important Arrivals
23. The Grand Banquet
24. The Birthday Celebration