The Patchwork Girl of Oz by L. Frank Baum
"The Patchwork Girl of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale follows the adventures of young Ojo, who lives with his uncle in the heart of the enchanted Land of Oz, as he embarks on a quest to save his uncle and a magician's wife after they have been turned to marble. Through his journey, Ojo is joined by a whimsicalband of characters, including the lively Patchwork Girl brought to life by magic. At the start of the story, Ojo and his uncle, Unc Nunkie, face the reality of their meager existence, prompting Ojo to seek a new home where food and friends abound. Their journey leads them to the Crooked Magician, Dr. Pipt, who reveals the magical potential of the Powder of Life. When an accident occurs during the process of bringing the Patchwork Girl to life, Ojo finds himself on a quest for magical ingredients to restore his uncle and the magician’s wife. As they set off, Ojo, Scraps (the Patchwork Girl), and the Glass Cat navigate the wonders and challenges of Oz while uncovering the importance of friendship and courage in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
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| Illustrator | Neill, John R. (John Rea), 1877-1943 |
| Title | The Patchwork Girl of Oz |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Patchwork_Girl_of_Oz |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Oz (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Magic -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cats -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dolls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fortune -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Magicians -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32094 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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