Book details
Glinda Of Oz
Description
Glinda of Oz In Which Are Related the Exciting Experiences of Princess Ozma of Oz, and Dorothy, in Their Hazardous Journey to the Home of the Flatheads, and to the Magic Isle of the Skeezers, and How They Were Rescued from Dire Peril by the Sorcery of Glinda the Good is the 14th and last book in the Land of Oz series. Dorothy and Ozma travel to stop a war between the Flatheads and Skeezers and find themselves imprisoned on the Skeezers' glass-covered island. They summon Glinda, who, with help from several magicians and magical assistants, must find a way to liberate Dorothy and Ozma. Lyman Frank Baum was an American author of children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He wrote thirteen novel sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and other works.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
advanced
Length
112 pages
Book in series
#14
Why to read
- Final installment: 'Glinda of Oz' is the fourteenth and final book in L. Frank Baum's original 'Oz' series, providing a sense of closure and finality to the adventures in the Land of Oz. Reading it allows fans to complete their journey through Baum's magical world.
- Strong female characters: The book features two of the most beloved and powerful female characters in the series, Dorothy and Glinda. Their leadership and resourcefulness are central to the story, offering positive role models and an empowering message.
- Themes of unity and peace: The story focuses on the quest to prevent a war between the Flatheads and Skeezers, promoting themes of diplomacy, understanding, and the importance of working together to resolve conflicts peacefully.
- Imaginative world-building: Baum's Oz series is known for its rich and imaginative world. 'Glinda of Oz' introduces readers to new and enchanting areas of Oz, along with unique characters and creatures, expanding the reader's experience of Baum's creative universe.