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

"Ozma of Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas, as she embarks on another adventure in the magical Land of Oz, joined by her new companion, a talking hen named Billina. This enchanting tale explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the whimsical nature of Oz, as Dorothy and her friends confront various challenges along the way. The opening of the book introduces Dorothy, who is traveling with her Uncle Henry to Australia when a violent storm at sea causes her to end up adrift in a chicken coop. After battling the elements, she wakes up on a mysterious shore, where she meets Billina, the yellow hen, who has also survived the storm. As they navigate this unfamiliar land, they encounter strange creatures and face threats from the mischievous Wheelers. This compelling beginning sets the stage for an extraordinary journey filled with eccentric characters and the promise of thrilling adventures in Oz. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.