# The Road to Oz

By L. Frank Baum.

"The Road to Oz" by L. Frank Baum is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This installment in the renowned Oz series follows Dorothy as she embarks on another adventure beyond her Kansas home. Alongside her, she encounters the Shaggy Man and various whimsical characters, including Button-Bright and Polychrome, as they navigate the enchanting yet unpredictable landscapes of Oz. At the start of the story, Dorothy meets the Shaggy Man, who is lost and seeking the road to Butterfield. After an amusing exchange, it becomes evident that Dorothy herself is lost, prompting her and the Shaggy Man to set off together. They soon encounter the peculiar Button-Bright, whose confusion amplifies their sense of being lost. The trio, along with Dorothy's beloved dog Toto, embarks on a journey filled with mystery and whimsical interactions, ultimately leading them into the broader and fantastical events that await them in the Land of Oz. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Illustrator: John R. Neill
- Subjects: Oz (Imaginary place) -- Juvenile fiction; Fantasy literature; Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction; Uncles -- Juvenile fiction; Magic -- Juvenile fiction; Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction; Farms -- Juvenile fiction; Good and evil -- Juvenile fiction; Animals, Mythical -- Juvenile fiction; Gale, Dorothy (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction; Princess Ozma (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction

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