"In the civilized countries I believe there are no witches left, nor wizards, nor sorceresses, nor magicians. But, you see, the Land of Oz has never been civilized, for we are cut off from all the rest of the world. Therefore we still have witches and wizards amongst us."

When a cyclone drops a young girl and her dog from the grey prairies of Kansas into the lush greenery of Munchkin Country—landing on the evil Wicked Witch of the East in the process—the magical Land of Oz is forever changed. In order to get back to her family, Dorothy and Toto must travel to the Emerald City, but will the Wizard of Oz be able to grant their wish?

L. Frank Baum's modern-day fairy tale has been translated into over fifty languages and is the basis of a Broadway musical, an Oscar-winning film and numerous other adaptations. Since its publication in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz continues to inspire both children and adults around the world.

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