Frank Baum

summary

A cyclone transports Kansas girl Dorothy to the magical Land of Oz, where she dons enchanted silver shoes and, with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman and Cowardly Lion, follows the Yellow Brick Road to seek the Wizard’s help to return home. They are sent to destroy the Wicked Witch of the West, endure many adventures (the Witch is accidentally melted by Dorothy), and discover the Wizard is a humbug who nevertheless gives symbolic gifts to fulfill their wishes. Glinda then reveals the silver shoes’ power; Dorothy clicks their heels three times and is transported back to Kansas.