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1Mother Goose in Prose

By L. Frank Baum

Whether Mother Goose was a real person or a myth, the songs that are attributed to her name are what we remember from our childhood. Some of these nursery rhymes are complete tales in themselves. There are others which are mere suggestions, leaving the imagination to weave in the details of the story. Many of the rhymes’ origins even at the time of this books writing, could be traced back decades or centuries. L Frank Baum in 1897, while living in Chicago, collected the rhymes and created short stories around them which add context and understanding for children who are drawn to the familiar melodies. (Summary by Westwinds12)

The "Little Wizard Stories of Oz" are six short stories written by L. Frank Baum in 1913. By all accounts, Baum intended to finish the Oz series with "The Emerald City of Oz," published in 1910. Following that, he attempted to write non-Oz books, publishing "The Sea Fairies" in 1911 and "Sky Island" in 1912. But, (as Baum himself laments in the prefaces of many of his Oz books,) his "little tyrants" were only interested in hearing more Oz stories. So in 1913, he returned to writing about Oz, putting out both The "Little Wizard Stories" and "The Patchwork Girl of Oz" that year. <br /><br />The Little Wizard Stories were geared toward younger children and were originally published separately, "similar in style to today's Little Golden Books." The next year, they were published together as one volume.<br /><br />Each Little Wizard Story revolves around the adventures of two famous Oz characters, and their humorous adventures in and around the land of Oz. (Summary by Maddie)

3Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

By L. Frank Baum

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz was the fourth of 14 Oz books written by L. Frank Baum (1856-1919). Published in 1908, while Baum was resident in Coronado, California, it is considered one of the “darker” of the Oz tales. However, it also is enlivened by Baum’s considerable wit, penchant for puns, and dry social commentary. In this title, Dorothy, her kitten Eureka, Jim, a cab horse, and Zeb, a ranch hand, descend into the earth through a rift opened by an earthquake. There they encounter the “humbug” wizard who once ruled Oz. In their journey back to the earth’s surface, they meet a number of potentially dangerous magical peoples and creatures including the cold-blooded Mangaboos, invisible bears, the flying wooden Gargoyles, a den of dragonettes, and an eccentric inventor. With a little help from Ozma, the group end up in Oz where they are treated to feasts and celebrations. The animals end up humbled by a few of their experiences in Oz, where all animals can talk, and return home a little wiser. (Summary by Judy Bieber)

4Sky Island

By L. Frank Baum

Sky Island (1912) was the second of three titles written by Baum featuring a spunky girl from California, Trot, and her companion, the old sailorman, Cap’n Bill. Baum had hoped to end the Oz series in 1910 and the following year he introduced Trot and Cap’n Bill in The Sea Fairies. In Sky Island, they journey to an island in the sky by means of an enchanted umbrella belonging to Button Bright, a character who first appeared in The Road to Oz (1909). The trio is then captured by the Boolaroo of the Blues, a monarch who is both comical and dangerous, escape to the country of the “Pinks”, and eventually regain the magic umbrella and return back to earth. This is one of Baum’s best fantasy books and contains enough not-so-veiled commentary on race and politics to interest adults as well. However, it (and The Sea Fairies) did not sell as well as the Oz books and Baum resumed writing them in 1913. He subsequently brought Trot and Cap’n Bill to Oz in 1915 in The Scarecrow of Oz. (Summary by Judy Bieber)

5Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

The timeless story of the Wizard Of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she leaves Kansas for Oz on a cyclone. She meets many strange, and wonderful people and creatures along the way. Enjoy it again with your children and family.<br /> L. Frank Baum's classic story that has made pop culture status. Summary by J. Hall.

6Emerald City of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

The Emerald City of Oz (1910) was the sixth Oz book written by L. Frank Baum, a title he hoped would be the last. In this book, Dorothy and her impoverished Uncle Henry and Aunt Em are on the brink of losing their Kansas farm. Consequently, Ozma invites them all to live in the Emerald City. They then explore the countryside, visiting a series of strange beings including the Cuttenclips, the Fuddles, the Rigmaroles, the Flutterbudgets, and the residents of Utensia, Bunbury and Bunnybury. Aunt Em and Uncle Henry also meet old friends like the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Jack Pumpkinhead and H. M. Wogglebug T. E. The travelers’ idyll is brought short by the plot of an old enemy, the Nome King. Seeking revenge for the loss of his magic belt, the Nome King has an underground tunnel built so he can invade and plunder Oz and enslave its peoples. Our friends manage to defeat the Nome King and his allies, but sobered by this threat, Glinda and Ozma decide to cut off Oz from the outside world forever. Happily for Oz fans, forever lasted only three years. Baum invented a way to reopen communications with Oz and eight more Oz books were published between 1913-1920. (Summary by Judy Bieber)

7Enchanted Island of Yew

By L. Frank Baum

A fairy has become bored with her life, and convinces some young girls to transform her into a human boy so she can go on adventures. The adventures come fast and furious, as the newly-named Prince Marvel explores the surrounding kingdoms. A masochistic squire accompanies Marvel, helping him with assorted kings, knights, dragons, and other medieval menaces along the way. (Summary by Ted Delorme)

8Marvelous Land of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

The Marvelous Land of Oz is the second of the Oz books. It follows the adventures of the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and Tip. The Emerald City has been taken over by the Army of Revolt, and our adventurous friends need the help of Glinda the Good to return it to its rightful ruler.<br />(Summary by Paul Harvey)

9Lost Princess of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

Who is stealing all the magic in Oz? Dorothy and her friends set out to comb all of Oz, not only for magic stolen from Glinda and the Wizard, but also for the kidnapped princess, Ozma. Along the way, they explore regions never seen in other Oz books, meeting strange and interesting people and animals, and falling into peril more than once. It’s a desperate mission – for if the thefts are all linked, then it means that some magician unknown to them has acquired powers beyond any available to them now. How will they find him? And how will they conquer him? Not one of them knows – but with continuing faith that goodness will triumph, they march forth to try. (Summary by Mark)

10Road to Oz

By L. Frank Baum

The Road to Oz takes Dorothy and her friends on an adventure in Oz to a grand party in honor of Ozma's birthday. It all starts near her home on Uncle Henry's farm in Kansas when she tries to help a shaggy stranger find the road he is seeking. On the way they find a young boy, Button-Bright, and together they get lost, only to find themselves in the fairylands of Oz.<br /><br /> Once again in the Land of Oz, Dorothy and her friends encounter a number of new fantasy characters: some good, some bad, some amusing, and all entertaining. They make their way eventually to the Emerald City to participate in Ozma's Birthday Celebration. In the end, Dorothy arrives safely back home, a little tired from her adventures, but quite content.<br /> (Summary written by Kara Shallenberg)

11Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

By L. Frank Baum

This story of Santa Claus veers away slightly from the traditional stories of his beginnings. L. Frank Baum creates a world of fantasy that surrounds Santa Claus's life. Orphaned at an infant he is found by the nymph Necile, who convinces the great Ak to allow her to raise Claus for her own. As he grows older he meets his fellow humans, and sees the neglect of children. This sets him on the path to making toys and becoming the beloved Saint Nicholas we are familiar with today. (summary by Kri)

12Master Key

By L. Frank Baum

The Master Key was one of Baum's earliest full length fantasy books for children, published in 1901 just one year after The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The protagonist, Rob, while experimenting in his workshop, accidentally summons up an electrical fairy who presents him with electrical devices so advanced as to seem magical. His gifts include a flying contraption, a stun gun, and something resembling an omniscient portable TV set. Rob travels the world, rendering assistance to European heads of state and narrowly escaping disaster at the hands of “primitive” cannibals, Turks and Tatars, pirates, and evil scientists who try to steal his inventions. It's great fun, despite the occasional use of racial stereotypes that reflect the values of its time.

13Ozma of Oz (Version 2) (Dramatic Reading)

By L. Frank Baum

<i>Ozma of Oz</i> was the third title in the Oz series by L. Frank Baum. In this book Dorothy is shipwrecked and lands on the shores of a fairy country that adjoins Oz, the land of Ev. There she meets Tiktok, a wind-up mechanical man; a talking chicken, Billina; and Ozma, the girl ruler of Oz who is leading a quest to rescue the royal family of Ev from their captivity by the Nome King. Dorothy is also reunited with her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. Together the adventurers travel to the Nome King’s underground kingdom and have many exciting adventures before returning to Oz, and for Dorothy, eventual return to her family in the “civilized” world. (Summary by Judy Bieber)<br><br><strong>Cast:</strong><br><br>Narrators: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/335">Paul Harvey</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3012">staticstasy</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2911">David Lawrence</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/19">Kara Shallenberg</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3994">Miriam Esther Goldman</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3157">TriciaG</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3830">rymd80</a>, & <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/204">Mark F. Smith</a><br>Dorothy Gale: <a href="http://amingledyarn.wordpress.com/">Elizabeth Klett</a><br>Billina the Chicken, Sawhorse: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3994">Miriam Esther Goldman</a><br>Wheelers, Leader of the Wheelers, Big Red Colonel, Hungry Tiger, The Nome King: <a href="http://wulongti.com/blog/">Christian Brock</a><br>TikTok the Machine Man, General 1: <a href="http://www.techsmiths.blogspot.com/">Mark F. Smith</a><br>Nanda the Maid & Glinda: <a href="http://www.raeganpayne.com/">Raegan Payne</a><br>Princess Langdiwere & Queen of Ev: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3157">TriciaG</a><br>Scarecrow: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2045">David O'Connell</a><br>Ozma of Oz: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3012">staticstasy</a><br>Tin Woodman: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/26">Denny Sayers</a><br>Cowardly Lion: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2588">Padraig O'hIceadha</a><br>General 2, Private Omby Amby, Nome Captain: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4130">Matt L Speer</a><br>Captain, Chief Steward, Major, Uncle Henry: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3664">Barry Eads</a><br>Prince Evring: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/21">Henry Frigon</a><br>Jinjur & Jellia Jamb: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4156">Caroline Shapiro</a><br>General 3: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6032">Beverly Scott</a><br><br> Editors: Jennifer Stearns & TriciaG <br>Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Jc Guan & TriciaG

14Tik-Tok of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

Betsy Bobbin encounters many strange and exciting adventures and people in the land of Oz; a side-plot is Queen Ann of Oogaboo's mission to take over Oz. (Summary by Ryan T.)

15Patchwork Girl of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

An unlucky Munchkin boy named Ojo must travel around Oz gathering the ingredients for an antidote to the Liquid of Petrifaction which has turned his beloved uncle Unc Nunkie and the wife of the Liquid's creator into marble statues. Ojo is joined by the patchwork girl Scraps, Dorothy, Dr. Pipt's Glass Cat, the Woozy, the Shaggy Man, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman. They eventually visit the Emerald City to ask for help from the Wizard of Oz. (Summary by Daniel Anaya)

16Ozma of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

Ozma of Oz was the third title in the Oz series by L. Frank Baum. In this book Dorothy is shipwrecked and lands on the shores of a fairy country that adjoins Oz, the land of Ev. There she meets Tiktok, a wind up mechanical man, a talking chicken, Billina, and Ozma, the girl ruler of Oz who is leading a quest to rescue the royal family of Ev from their captivity by the Nome King. Dorothy is also reunited with her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. Together the adventurers travel to the Nome King's underground kingdom and have many exciting adventures before returning to Oz, and for Dorothy, eventual return to her family in the "civilized" world. (description by Judy Bieber)

17Scarecrow of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book set in the Land of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. Published on July 16, 1915, it was Baum's personal favorite of the Oz books and tells of Cap'n Bill and Trot journeying to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrowing the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland. (Summary from Wikipedia)<br><br> Narrated by <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/92">Cori Samuel</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/319">Ed Good</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/20">Gesine</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/19">Kara Shallenberg</a>, <A href="http://librivox.org/reader/1373">Kira Belkin</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1637">Kelly Harmon</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1638">K.O. Munley</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/681">Lucy Burgoyne</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1644">Timothy H. VanderWall</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1611">Patrick Beverley</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1595">Riccardo</a>, and <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1313">Scott Sherris</a>. <br><br> Characters performed by <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1565">Abigail & Adam Flach</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1485">Robert Flach</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1901">Allyson Hester</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1549">Jamie Wilking</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/56">Kirsten Ferreri</a>, <A href="http://librivox.org/reader/1542">Chip Joel</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/123">Ezwa</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/125">Claire Goget</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/21">Henry Frigon</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/78">Hugh McGuire</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/589">Stephanie König</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/204">Mark F. Smith</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/207">Kevin McAsh</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1379">Ken Crooker</a>, <A href="http://librivox.org/reader/1457">Laura Brodrick</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1151">Ada Kerman</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1445">Michael Yard</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/684">Lizzie Driver</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1507">Saul</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1456">Jason Isbell</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/937">Susie G.</a>, and <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1706">Talia Fishman</a>.

18Rinkitink in Oz

By L. Frank Baum

Rinkitink in Oz is the tenth book in the Oz series written by L. Frank Baum, first published in 1916. It was originally written in 1905 as a stand alone fantasy work and subsequently rewritten as an Oz book. Therefore, most of the action takes place outside of Oz in neighboring fairy countries. It tells the story of Prince Inga's quest to rescue his parents from captivity after his island home is ravaged by enemies. With the help of three magical pearls and the more dubious assistance of the excessively jolly King Rinkitink and his surly goat, Bilbil, his travels lead him to the underground caverns of the Nome King where he is united with some people from Oz who help him to free his parents and restore his island kingdom. (description written by Judy Bieber)

19Tin Woodman of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

The Tin Woodman of Oz is the twelfth Land of Oz book written by L. Frank Baum and was originally published on May 13, 1918. The Tin Woodman is unexpectedly reunited with his Munchkin sweetheart Nimmie Amee from the days when he was flesh and blood. This was a backstory from The Wizard of Oz. (Summary from Wikipedia)

20Rinkitink in Oz (version 2)

By L. Frank Baum

Prince Inga lives a happy life on the island of Pingaree until one day invaders from the north enslave every person on the island, including his parents. Inga, who escaped unnoticed in an apple tree, visiting King Rinkitink who had fallen in a well, and surly talking donkey Bilbil embark on a quest to save the Pingareeans. <br/> Armed only with three magic pearls that imbue strength, invincibility, and wisdom, the three take on the open sea, the military might of the islands of Regos and Coregos, and the Nome King. <br/>(Summary by Scott Sherris)<br /><br /> Narrated by : <a href="http://librivox.org/newcatalog/people_public.php?peopleid=3179" rel="nofollow">Robin</a>, <a href="http://kayray.org/" rel="nofollow">Kara Shallenberg</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=319" rel="nofollow">Ed Good</a>, <a href="http://www.julianmackintosh.com/" rel="nofollow">Julian Mackintosh</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=110" rel="nofollow">Cynthia Lyons</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=1754" rel="nofollow">Joan Freeman</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=1649" rel="nofollow">Kalynda</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=1373" rel="nofollow">Kira Belkin</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2090" rel="nofollow">Melissa</a>, <a href="http://www.techsmiths.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mark F. Smith</a> and <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2376" rel="nofollow">Sy</a>. <br /><br /> <u>Cast of Characters :</u> <br /> - <b>King Kitticut</b> (chapters 01-03, 17, 23 & 24) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=1795" rel="nofollow">Muhammad Mussnoon</a><br /> - <b>Prince Inga</b> (chapters 01-08, 10, 13-16, 18, 21, 24) read by <a href="http://spaceman3000.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Henry Frigon</a><br /> - <b>The White Pearl</b> (chapters 01, 05, 08, 14 & 18) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2481" rel="nofollow">Alana Jordan</a> <br /> - <b>Rinkitink</b> (chapters 02-08, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21-24) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2134" rel="nofollow">Angleet</a> <br /> - <b>Bilbil</b> (chapters 02-08, 13, 14, 16, 19, 21 & 24) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2358" rel="nofollow">Chugosh</a> <br /> - <b>The Regos Warriors</b> (chapters 03, 07 & 14) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2588" rel="nofollow">Padraig O'hIceadha</a> <br /> - <b>The Palace Maid</b> (chapter 08) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2682" rel="nofollow">onemagdelen</a> <br /> - <b>Nikobob</b> (chapters 09, 11 & 16) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog - " rel="nofollow">Marion</a> <br /> - <b>Zella's Mother</b> (chapter 09) read by <a href="http://www.kermanenterprises.com/" rel="nofollow">Ada Kerman</a> <br /> - <b>Queen Cor</b> (chapters 10, 13, 15 & 17) read by <a href="http://members.shaw.ca/jcmlott/" rel="nofollow">Jennifer Lott</a><br /> - <b>King Gos</b> (chapters 10, 12, 15 & 17) read by <a href="http://guitarsthatsmoke.tripod.com/" rel="nofollow">Colin McRoberts</a> <br /> - <b>The Slave Woman</b> (chapter 13) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people.php?peopleid=1706" rel="nofollow">Talia Fishman</a> <br /> - <b>The Mine Guards</b> (chapter 14) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=123" rel="nofollow">Ezwa</a> <br /> - <b>King Kaliko</b> (chapters 17, 18, 19 & 21) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2140" rel="nofollow">Ralph Snelson</a> <br /> - <b>Klik</b> (chapters 17, 18 & 21) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2164" rel="nofollow">Ellie Trachtenberg</a> <br /> - <b>The Long Eared Hearer</b> (chapter 17) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people.php?peopleid=4240" rel="nofollow">Judith</a> <br /> - <b>The Nome Lookout</b> (chapter 17) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2966" rel="nofollow">Niamh</a> <br /> - <b>The Giant</b> (chapter 18) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=1378" rel="nofollow">Paul Williams</a> <br /> - <b>Dorothy</b> (chapters 20, 21 & 24) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=937" rel="nofollow">Susie G.</a> <br /> - <b>Princess Ozma</b> (chapter 20) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2353" rel="nofollow">Mira Trachtenberg</a> <br /> - <b>The Wizard of Oz</b> (chapter 21) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2588" rel="nofollow">Padraig O'hIceadha</a> <br /> - <b>Pinkerbloo</b> (chapter 24) read by <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=3242" rel="nofollow">peac</a><br /><br /> In addition to the readers, this audio book was produced by:<br /><a href="http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Glossary#BC" rel="nofollow">Book Coordinators</a>: <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people.php?peopleid=1313" rel="nofollow">Scott Sherris</a> and <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people.php?peopleid=2588" rel="nofollow">Padraig O'hIceadha</a><br /><a href="http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Guide_for_Proof-listeners" rel="nofollow">Dedicated Proof-Listeners</a>: <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people.php?peopleid=2142" rel="nofollow">annelika</a> <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people.php?peopleid=243" rel="nofollow">Jennifer Stearns</a> and <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people_public.php?peopleid=2134" rel="nofollow">Angleet</a><br /><a href="http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Glossary#MC" rel="nofollow">Meta-Coordinators/Cataloging</a>: <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people.php?peopleid=1313" rel="nofollow">Scott Sherris</a> and <a href="http://librivox.org/sandpit/librivox_catalog/people.php?peopleid=123" rel="nofollow">Ezwa</a>

21Glinda of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

Glinda of Oz is the fourteenth Land of Oz book and is the last one written by the original author L. Frank Baum, although the series was continued after his death by several other authors.<br /><br />Dorothy and Ozma discover that a war is brewing in a distant and unexplored part of Oz, between two mysterious races, the Flatheads and the Skeezers. The girls set out to try to prevent the fighting, not knowing what dangers await them. (Summary by Lucy Perry.)

22Magic of Oz

By L. Frank Baum

L. Frank Baum's last beloved Oz book before his death, this story deals with the discovery of a powerful magic word by a young boy from Oz, who immediately is plunged head-first into adventure through his discovery. (Summary by Piper Hale)

23Sea Fairies

By L. Frank Baum

In 1910, Baum hoped to end the Oz series and follow with a new series about a little girl named Trot and her sailor companion, Cap'n Bill. The Sea Fairies (1911) was the first book in the projected series and took Trot and Cap'n Bill under the sea where they had adventures with mermaids and other fantastic creatures. It was followed by Sky Island (1912) and then Baum returned to the Oz titles. He brought Trot and Cap'n Bill to Oz in the Scarecrow of Oz (1915). (Summary by Judy Bieber)

24Wonderful Wizard of Oz (version 3) (Dramatic Reading)

By L. Frank Baum

The timeless story of the Wizard Of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she leaves Kansas for Oz on a cyclone. She meets many strange, and wonderful people and creatures along the way. Enjoy it again with your children and family. (Summary by J. Hall) <br /> <br /> Characters: <ul> <li>Aunt Em: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2895">jenny</a></li> <li>Dorothy: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1401">Sibella</a></li> <li>The Scarecrow: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/204">Kaffen</a></li> <li>The Tin Woodman: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/26">DSayers</a></li> <li>The Cowardly Lion: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2588">padraigo </a> </li> <li>The Witch of the North: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2895">jenny</a></li> <li>Munchkin 1: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2748">Annoying Twit</a></li> <li>Munchkin 2: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2911">aradlaw</a></li> <li>Munchkin 3: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2301">Iowajones</a></li> <li>The Wizard of Oz: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/94">earthcalling</a></li> <li>Guardian of the Gates: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2825">Ernst Pattynama</a></li> <li>Soldier: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3513">Symmie</a></li> <li>The Wicked Witch of the West: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2607">RuthieG</a></li> <li>The Queen of the Field Mice: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1545">Hayflake</a></li> <li>Several Mice: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3513">Symmie</a></li> <li>Stork: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2895">jenny</a></li> <li>Man: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3077">jeremiahbritt</a></li> <li>Woman: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2592">echobase77</a></li> <li> Green girl: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2966">niamh</a></li> <li>Person of the Court: <a >joyseternal</a></li><li>Leader of the Wolves: <a >henry</a></li><li>King Crow: <a >henry</a></li><li>Person of the Emerald City: <a >staticstasy</a></li><li>China Princess: <a >Iowajones</a></li><li>Clown: <a >victoria_8674</a></li><li>Tiger: <a >henry</a></li><li>Strange Man: <a >MHAIJH85</a></li><li>Farmer's Wife: <a >staticstasy</a></li><li>Young Girl: <a >niamh</a></li><li>Glinda the Good Witch: <a >sadclown</a></li><li>Monkey King: <a >henry</a></li><li>Boq the Munchkin: <a >chris123</a></li><li>Big Mouse: <a >Symmie</a></li><li>Milkmaid: <a >ReadsALott</a></li></ul>

25Marvelous Land of Oz (version 2) (Dramatic Reading)

By L. Frank Baum

The Marvelous Land of Oz Being an account of the further adventures of the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman and also the strange experiences of the highly magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkin-head, the Animated Saw-Horse and the Gump; the story being A Sequel to The Wizard of Oz. (Summary by L. Frank Baum) <br><br><strong>Cast</strong>:<br> Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/3912">Bob Neufeld</a><br>Tip, Ozma: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7315">Charlotte Duckett</a><br>Mombi: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8410">Shauna Kennett</a><br>Jack Pumpkinhead: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8266">Jeff K.</a><br>Saw-Horse, Sad-Looking Man: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8009">Frances Brown</a><br>Ferryman: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8417">Andy Cotterly</a><br>Guardian of the Gates: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8394">Matthew Walker</a><br>Soldier with the Green Whiskers: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7867">nomorejeffs</a><br>Scarecrow: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8169">tovarisch</a><br>Jellia Jamb, Army of Girls, Townsperson: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/3157">TriciaG</a><br>General Jinjur: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/1259">Elizabeth Klett</a><br>Winkie Man: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6065">David Olson</a><br>Tin Woodman: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8108">drakaunus</a><br>Mr. Woggle-Bug: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a><br>Queen of the Mice: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6319">thestorygirl</a><br>Gump: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8291">Elliot Gage</a><br>Captain, Townsperson: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8396">gloriousjob</a><br>Glinda: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6544">Amanda Friday</a><br>Girl of the Army: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/3885">Elli</a><br>Guard of the Army of Girls: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8197">Victoria P</a><br><br>Additional Book Coordinator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/5471">ElleyKat</a><br><br>Edited By: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8009">Frances Brown, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8072">Kimberly Krause, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6892">Piotr Nater</a>

26Mary Louise

By L. Frank Baum

The Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his Edith Van Dyne pseudonym,then continued by at least three others, all using the same pseudonym. Baum wrote the first four books in the series, possibly with help from his son, Harry Neal Baum, on the third.<br /><br />The books are concerned with adolescent girl detectives— a concept Baum had experimented with earlier, in The Daring Twins (1911) and Phoebe Daring (1912). The Bluebird series began with Mary Louise, originally written as a tribute to Baum's favorite sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. Baum's publisher, Reilly & Britton, rejected that manuscript, apparently judging the heroine too independent. Baum wrote a new version of the book; the original manuscript is lost.<br /><br />The title character is Mary Louise Burrows. In the first books of the series, she is a fifteen-year-old girl with unusual maturity (though the other girls in her boarding school find her somewhat priggish). She is suddenly confronted with the fact that her beloved grandfather is suspected of no less a crime than treason against the United States. With the help of old and new friends of Mary Louise … the truth is uncovered. The novel features a federal agent named John O'Gorman; he is assisted by his daughter Josie, a young woman he has himself trained to function as an investigator. (The Josie O'Gorman character, despite preceding Nancy Drew by more than a decade, is much less traditionally feminine.) (Summary from Wikipedia)

27Mary Louise in the Country

By L. Frank Baum

The Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his Edith Van Dyne pseudonym, then continued by at least three others, all using the same pseudonym. Baum wrote the first four books in the series, possibly with help from his son, Harry Neal Baum, on the third.<br /><br /> The books are concerned with adolescent girl detectives— a concept Baum had experimented with earlier, in The Daring Twins (1911) and Phoebe Daring (1912). The Bluebird series began with Mary Louise, originally written as a tribute to Baum's favorite sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. Baum's publisher, Reilly & Britton, rejected that manuscript, apparently judging the heroine too independent. Baum wrote a new version of the book; the original manuscript is lost. <br /><br /> The title character is Mary Louise Burrows.In this volume, Mary Louise and Gran'pa Jim take a house for the summer in a quiet place called Cragg's Crossing. There, they meet with any number of peculiar people - and one very peculiar mystery!! (Summary from Wikipedia and Sibella Denton)

28Mary Louise Solves a Mystery

By L. Frank Baum

The Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his Edith Van Dyne pseudonym, then continued by at least three others, all using the same pseudonym. Baum wrote the first four books in the series, possibly with help from his son, Harry Neal Baum, on the third.<br><br>The books are concerned with adolescent girl detectives— a concept Baum had experimented with earlier, in The Daring Twins (1911) and Phoebe Daring (1912). The Bluebird series began with Mary Louise, originally written as a tribute to Baum's favorite sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. Baum's publisher, Reilly & Britton, rejected that manuscript, apparently judging the heroine too independent. Baum wrote a new version of the book; the original manuscript is lost.<br><br>The title character is Mary Louise Burrows. In this, the third book of the series, Mary Louise and her Grandfather happen upon a mysterious pair of Americans whilst travelling in Italy. Jason Jones is a failed artist, and his companion is his daughter, Alora, an heiress. When the girl is kidnapped, truths stemming back to the time of her parents' marriage are brought to light by Mary Louise and her friend Josie O'Gorman. (Summary by Wikipedia and Sibella Denton)

29Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls

By L. Frank Baum

The Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his Edith Van Dyne pseudonym, then continued by at least three others, all using the same pseudonym. Baum wrote the first four books in the series, possibly with help from his son, Harry Neal Baum, on the third.<br><br>The books are concerned with adolescent girl detectives— a concept Baum had experimented with earlier, in The Daring Twins (1911) and Phoebe Daring (1912). The Bluebird series began with Mary Louise, originally written as a tribute to Baum's favorite sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. Baum's publisher, Reilly & Britton, rejected that manuscript, apparently judging the heroine too independent. Baum wrote a new version of the book; the original manuscript is lost. The title character is Mary Louise Burrows.<br><br>In this, the fourth book of the series, Mary Louise and friends form a group dedicated to supporting the soldiers in World War I, and she brings Josie O'Gorman in to spoil a treasonous plot against the government. (Summary from Wikipedia and Sibella Denton)

30Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People

By L. Frank Baum

The Magical Monarch of Mo is a set of stories about the titular king, his queen, and his royal children. The stories are uproariously funny, dealing with topics as absurd as a man losing his temper who then tries to find it, an evil midget who steals a princess's big toe, and an entire city filled with highly civilized monkeys! Join the Monarch and all his friends for a rollicking adventure, filled with fun for the whole family! (Summary by Miriam Esther Goldman)

31Aunt Jane's Nieces

By L. Frank Baum

Jane Merrick is a wealthy, elderly, difficult invalid woman who is preparing for her approaching death. In her youth, she inherited her money and estate from her fiancé, Thomas Bradley, who died before their wedding took place. With no children of her own, she calls for her three teenaged nieces to visit her, so she can decide who will inherit her estate. They are Louise Merrick, Elizabeth De Graf, and Patsy Doyle, children of Jane's younger brother and sisters. Each of the three cousins is a different type. (Summary by Wikipedia)

32Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad

By L. Frank Baum

Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad is the second of the ten book series of Aunt Jane's Nieces. The story continues with the three much loved girls - the sweet and generous Patsy, the cunning Louise, and the sullen Beth. This time they're on a tour of Europe with their down-to-earth uncle John Merrick. <br /><br />The benevolent uncle and his nieces meet mysterious and sinister Victor Valdi, his daughter Tato, and a pretend nobleman, Count Ferralti, who fancies Louise. The story revolves around travel and kidnapping, and the subsequent adventures of the three young girls, told in Baum's own inimitable style that keeps us at the edge of our seats. (Summary by Neeru Iyer)

33Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville

By L. Frank Baum

Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville is a 1908 young-adult novel written by L. Frank Baum, famous as the creator of the Land of Oz. It is the third volume in "the successful Aunt Jane Series," following Aunt Jane's Nieces and Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad. <br /><br /> Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville picks up the story of the three cousins, Patsy Doyle, Beth De Graf, and Louise Merrick, soon after their return from Europe in Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad. As in that earlier book, their benign and eccentric millionaire Uncle John devotes much of his fortune to helping others — an effort managed by Patsy's father, Major Doyle. These efforts do not always yield fiscally sound results... (Summary by Wikipedia)

34Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (version 2)

By L. Frank Baum

This wonderful children’s short story tells all about the youth, manhood and old age of Santa Claus and how he became immortal. (Introduction by jedopi)

35American Fairy Tales

By L. Frank Baum

This collection of fantasy stories was originally serialized in regional newspapers, prior to being published as a complete volume. The stories, as critics have noted, lack the high-fantasy aspect of the best of Baum's work, in Oz or out. With ironic or nonsensical morals attached to their ends, their tone is more satirical, glib, and tongue-in-cheek than is usual in children's stories; the serialization in newspapers for adult readers was appropriate for the materials. (Introduction by Wikipedia and Matthew Reece)

36Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work

By L. Frank Baum

The novel carries forward the continuing story of the three cousins Louise Merrick, Beth De Graf, and Patsy Doyle, and their circle. The title is somewhat misleading; it could more accurately have been called Aunt Jane's Nieces in Politics. (Uncle John Merrick tells his nieces that politics is "work," which yields the title.)<br /><br /> The story begins three days after the end of the previous book, Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville; the freckled and red-haired Patsy still sports a sunburn from her summer in the Adirondacks. She and Louise have received letters from their "cousin" Kenneth Forbes, the young man who inherited Aunt Jane's estate in the first book of the series. Kenneth has become involved in politics: he is running as the Republican candidate for the local seat in the New York State legislature, but thinks he is going to lose to his opponent. The family decide to go all out to help Kenneth win the election... (Summary by Wikipedia)

37Wonderful Wizard of Oz (version 2)

By L. Frank Baum

The story chronicles the adventures of a girl named Dorothy Gale in the Land of Oz. As Baum says in the introduction "It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out." And it succeeds wonderfully. It is one of the best-known stories in American popular culture and has been widely translated. This is the first of thirteen more Oz books. (Summary by Wikipedia and Phil Chenevert)

38Mother Goose in Prose (Version 2)

By L. Frank Baum

Before he wrote the Oz books, L. Frank Baum wrote this book which was the best selling book of 1897. Taking 22 beloved nursery rhymes, he explains their meaning and fascinating history. What is the true story of Little Boy Blue? Why was Mary contrary?<br><br>As he says in the introduction, "Many of these nursery rhymes are complete tales in themselves, telling their story tersely but completely; there are others which are but bare suggestions, leaving the imagination to weave in the details of the story. Perhaps therein may lie part of their charm, but however that may be I have thought the children might like the stories told at greater length, that they may dwell the longer upon their favorite heroes and heroines. For that reason I have written this book." L. Frank Baum ( Summary by Phil Chenevert)

39Ozma of Oz (version 3)

By L. Frank Baum

Ozma of Oz: A Record of Her Adventures with Dorothy Gale of Kansas, the Yellow Hen, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Tiktok, the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger; Besides Other Good People too Numerous to Mention Faithfully Recorded Herein published on July 30, 1907, was the third book of L. Frank Baum's Oz series. It was the first in which Baum was clearly intending a series of Oz books. (Summary by Wikipedia)

40Wonderful Wizard of Oz (version 4)

By L. Frank Baum

When Dorothy is swept away from her home in Kansas by a cyclone, she finds herself in a mysterious land inhabited by equally mysterious people. She is told that only Oz, the great Wizard, can help her get back home, so Dorothy sets off along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City. Along the way she meets characters such as the brainless Scarecrow, the heartless Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. (Summary by Rachel)

41Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (Version 2)

By L. Frank Baum

Dorothy is swallowed by an earthquake! And that is just the start of Dorothy's adventures in this exciting and fun book. She and her kitten, Eureka are on their way home and stop to visit a relative in California. But the earthquake opens the ground under their feet and everyone, including the horse and buggy and her cousin Zeb fall deep, deep into the earth. Down there they find they can walk on air, but are attacked by the strange and dangerous vegetable creatures. But who should drop in but Dorothy's old friend the Wizard of Oz with 9 tiny piglets! And all the animals can talk! From there the adventure really begins to get strange but in the end all is well when Ozma rescues them but I won't tell you how. Whew! what an exciting book! (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

42Road to Oz (Version 2)

By L. Frank Baum

Dorothy and Toto set out to help the Shaggy Man (who really is quite shaggy) and end up lost, following a strange road. Along the way they meet Button Bright, a little boy who is not really very bright at all, The Rainbow's Daughter, the Fox King and many other curious creatures including the deadly Scoodlers who want to make soup of them and the Musicker who can't stop making music. But the adventurers make their way to the Deadly Desert and cross it in a novel way to reach the Land of Oz. Santa Clause is a surprise guest at Ozma's Birthday Party along with many Queens, kings and and a wonderful time is had by all. Including Toto! [description by Phil Chenevert]

43Emerald City of Oz (Version 2)

By L. Frank Baum

Oh My Goodness! What a lot of incredible adventures are packed into this epic. The evil gnome king plots to destroy Oz and enslave it's people; evil creatures from many places are enlisted in this dastardly plan that has every chance of success. Dorothy brings her Aunt and Uncle from Kansas where they have been evicted from the farm, to live in Oz and they are given a tour of parts of Oz that have never been visited before. A city of paper dolls, a city of jig saw people, a city of bunnies and many many more odd and wonderful people are visited and enjoyed. But will the evil creatures succeed in invading and destroying OZ and enslaving all it's unique and marvelous people? Will this be the last OZ book? I invite you to listen to this exciting tale and find out!! (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

44Aunt Jane's Nieces In Society

By L. Frank Baum

Written under pseudonym of Edith Van Dyne. The story continues the adventures of three cousins, Louise, Patsy and Beth,with their debuts in society and the appearance of suitors, one of whom is rejected and kidnaps Louise. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

45Dot and Tot of Merryland

By L. Frank Baum

Dot and Tot of Merryland is a 1901 novel by L. Frank Baum. After Baum wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, he wrote this story about the adventures of a little girl named Dot and a little boy named Tot in a land reached by floating on a river that flowed through a tunnel. The land was called Merryland and was split into seven valleys. (Summary by Wikipedia)

46Aunt Jane's Nieces And Uncle John

By L. Frank Baum

Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John picks up the continuing story of the three cousins Patsy Doyle, Beth De Graf, and Louise Merrick, and their family; the plot of the book begins three days after the wedding of Louise and her fiancé Arthur Weldon, the event that concluded the sixth book in the series, Aunt Jane's Nieces in Society. Uncle John hires a touring car and the party makes a tour of the South West, visiting New Mexico and Arizona. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

47Patchwork Girl of Oz (version 2)

By L. Frank Baum

Yes, this is another wonderful OZ book with all the old familiar characters and some new delightful ones. The Patchwork Girl, a free spirit if ever there was one, is brought to life in this story and then sets out into the wonderful world of OZ to help her friend Ojo find the ingredients for a magic potion to save his Uncle. The five things they need are strange and the places and people they meet along their journey are sometimes dangerous and sometimes funny but the Patchwork Girl always finds humor and fun in all of them. They are accompanied by the Glass Cat who is stuck up and arrogant because of her good looks and 'pink brains'. Another fun book well written by Baum and worth listening to by fans of OZ from 7 to 107. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

48Sky Island (version 2)

By L. Frank Baum

A little girl (Trot) and her friend (Cap'n Bill) team up with a young boy named Button-Bright. Button-Bright had found a magical umbrella in his attic. He meets the kind girl and sailor and they are transported to a different world in the sky where he and his friends face many dangers. (Summary by francesb)

49Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation

By L. Frank Baum

Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation is a juvenile novel for girls, written by L. Frank Baum. It is the seventh in the ten volumes in the Aunt Jane's Nieces series, and carries forward the continuing story of the three cousins Lousie Merrick Weldon, Patsy Doyle, and Elizabeth De Graf. Like all the books in the series, it was issued under Baum's "Edith Van Dyne" pseudonym. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)

50Aunt Jane's Nieces In The Red Cross

By L. Frank Baum

The 10th and final book in the series for adolescent girls sees two of the three cousins react to atrocities in World War I by volunteering in the Red Cross. Written under the pseudonym of Edith Van Dyne, this is the 1915 version, which reflects United States' neutrality. A later version, published in 1918, differed significantly to reflect changes in the position of the United States. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)