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Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. A cyclone sweeps young Dorothy Gale from her Kansas home to the dazzling and perilous land of Oz, where magic and mystery await at every turn. Joined by the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who yearns for a heart, and the Cowardly Lion who seeks courage, Dorothy sets out on a journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City. Together, they face flying monkeys, enchanted forests, and the Wicked Witch of the West, discovering that true strength lies not in the Wizard's promises but within themselves. Through courage, friendship, and determination, Dorothy learns that there really is no place like home. Published in 1900, L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz revolutionized children's literature by creating a uniquely American fairy tale. Moving away from European traditions, Baum infused his fantasy world with distinctly American values of independence, resourcefulness, and optimism. Its characters and symbols have become cultural icons, inspiring countless adaptations across stage, film, and television, most famously the 1939 film starring Judy Garland. The novel's themes of self-discovery, friendship, and resilience continue to resonate with readers of all ages, cementing its legacy as one of the most beloved and influential works in American literature.

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