Lyman Frank Baum

Lyman Frank Baum (1856–1919) was an American writer best known as the creator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Born in New York State into a large family, he showed an early love for theater and literature, experimenting in various fields as a playwright, journalist, and merchant. His true success, however, came through children’s literature.

In 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published and immediately became a cornerstone of American children’s literature. Its heroine Dorothy and her companions captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Following this triumph, Baum wrote 13 sequels, building a complete and enchanting Oz universe.

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is the sixth book in the series. It displays once again Baum’s freshness of imagination, gentle humor, and commitment to moral values. His fantastical worlds are not only filled with magic but also imbued with humanity, kindness, and friendship.

Baum continued writing about Oz until the end of his life. His stories became inseparable from American culture, repeatedly adapted for stage and screen, and his characters still inspire generations of readers young and old.