Moran classic readers: The Wizard of Oz

Written by Lyman Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz describes the adventures of Dorothy and her friends on their journey to the Emerald City and back. Dorothy is a young girl from Kansas who finds herself in the middle of a fantastical journey where she meets several good and bad witches in the land of Oz. She makes many friends on her journey to the Emerald City like the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. They bravely make their way through unpleasant situations to reach their goal. During this journey, Dorothy and her friends meet interesting characters and visit different lands like the China Country where everything is made of china including the people who live there. The Moran Classic Readers is an illustrated collection of abridged versions of the popular classics. The series has been specially designed to suit young readers between the ages of 9 and 16. The stories have been carefully retold and illustrated to stimulate the interest of young readers and encourage good reading habits. For the first time, these classics have been recreated with a focussed educational objective, making them ideal for use in schools as well. Each story contains many questions to test the reader's understanding and appreciation of the story. The questions are structured to appear at the end of the book. In addition, each story also contains a detailed glossary that explains difficult words and phrases. This is aimed at improving the reader's vocabulary. The series is also valuable for leisure reading.