Glinda Of Oz

В "Чудесном волшебнике страны Оз" Лаймена Френка Баума огромный циклон переносит сиротку Дороти и ее маленькую собачку Тотошку из Канзаса в Страну Оз, и она боится, что никогда больше не увидит тетю Эм и дядю Генри. Но она встречает Жевунов, и они велят ей идти по дороге из желтого кирпича в Изумрудный город, где Чудесный Волшебник страны Оз исполнит любое желание. По пути она встречает безмозглого Страшилу, Железного Дровосека и Трусливого Льва. Четверо друзей отправляются на поиски заветных желаний, и в серии остросюжетных приключений они сталкиваются со смертельно опасным маковым полем, свирепыми животными, летающими обезьянами, злой ведьмой, доброй ведьмой и самим Могущественным Озом • В это издание также включена "Глинда из страны Оз", последняя из оригинальных книг "Страны Оз"

The marvellous land of Oz is knotted with social unrest: The Emerald City is mounting an invasion of Munchkinland, Glinda is under house arrest, and the Cowardly Lion is on the run from the law. And look who’s knocking at the door. It’s none other than Dorothy. Yes, that Dorothy • Amid all this chaos, Elphaba’s granddaughter, the tiny green baby born at the close of Son of a Witch, has come of age. Now, Rain will take up her broom in an Oz wracked by war • Out of Oz is a magical journey rife with revelations and reversals, reprisals and surprises – the hallmarks of the brilliant and unique imagination of Gregory Maguire

An iconic classic, The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum is a must-read for adults and children alike • Follow the yellow brick road! • Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure • Frank L. Baum (1856-1919) was born in New York. He enjoyed making up stories, particularly for his own children. The Wizard of Oz, based on their favourite bedtime story about a land of Oz, was published in 1900 and it immediately became a huge international success

Embark on a strange and enchanting adventure with old foes and monsters in this glorious crossover of Doctor Who and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz • When a sudden tornado engulfs the TARDIS, the Thirteenth Doctor and her fam find themselves transported to the magical land of Oz. With a damaged TARDIS and an unexpected stowaway from the 1930s, their only hope of getting home is to follow the yellow brick road • But when an army of scarecrows ambushes them, they quickly realise that everything is not as it should be, and they're thrown into a fight for survival against a mysterious enemy. As each of her companions becomes a shadow of their former selves, only the Doctor is left standing • Desperate to save her friends, she must embark on a perilous journey to seek help from the mysterious Wizard of Oz - and stop whatever forces are at work before she and her friends are trapped in the fictional world forever

Всемирно известная книга американского писателя Ла?ймена Фрэнка Баума о приключениях девочки Дороти в стране Оз • The Wizard of Oz is an adapted Pre-intermediate level reader written by L. Frank Baum. This is the classic story of Dorothy who gets taken to the Land of Oz by a tornado. Here she meets many different people including the Wicked Witch of the West. Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to meet the Wizard of Oz. Includes an Audio CD • Key features • - Carefully controlled information, structure and vocabulary • - Glossary at the back of the book explains some of the difficult words and phrases • - The book has around 1400 basic words for Pre-intermediate-level students • - Points for Understanding section and Exercises contained within the back of the book • Retold by Elizabeth Walker

When young Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a cyclone, their Kansas farmhouse is carried off to the magical Land of Oz. Upon being told that the only way back is to follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, home to the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy embarks on an extraordinary but perilous quest, in which the Wicked Witch of the West is constantly lurking around the corner • With its unforgettable cast of now iconic characters such as the Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was an instant hit when it was published over a century ago, inspiring numerous adaptations and sequels • This edition contains extra material for young readers including a section on ‘Fantasy Worlds in Children’s Fiction’, a test yourself quiz and a glossary

When Dorothy and her little dog Toto end up in the Land of Oz, they and their friends the scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion have many adventures on their way to see the Wizard of Oz! • Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills • Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading

The classic American story - The Wizard of Oz - from Ladybird! • A brilliant introduction to the classic American tale. Find out what happens when Dorothy is transported from Kansas to the magical land of Oz and sets out on the Yellow Brick Road • Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds • Ladybird's First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairy tales. With a new look and great covers the books are still just as fun to read as ever

Сказка американского писателя Лаймена Фрэнка Баума "Удивительный Волшебник страны Оз" появилась на свет в далёком 1900 году и с тех самых пор является любимым произведением для мальчиков и девочек по всему миру • Вместе с девочкой Дороти и её верным пёсиком Тото юный читатель отправится в волшебную Страну Оз. Его ждёт увлекательное путешествие, знакомство с добряком Страшилой, благородным Железным Дровосеком, Трусливым Львом и захватывающие, порой опасные приключения • Книга на английском языке • An iconic classic, The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum is a must-read for adults and children alike • Follow the yellow brick road! • Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz

Dorothy is a farm girl from Kansas. She is lonely and dreams of a better place, so she plans to run away. During a tornado she is transported to a land "beyond the rainbow" where she meets magical characters. After lots of adventures she and her friends are rewarded by the Wizard of Oz and she is enabled to go back home to Kansas

The scarecrow would like brains, the tin man wants a heart and the lion wants to be brave, while Dorothy just wants to go home. Who can help them? The wonderful Wizard of Oz, of course! • Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English)