| The Road to Oz: The Twists, Turns, Bumps, and Triumphs in the Life of L. Frank Baum by Kathleen Krull |
THE ROAD TO OZ by Kathleen Krul
Illustrated by: Kevin Hawkes
Release Date: 9/23/08
Publisher: Knopf
Pages: 48
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
In this biography geared towards children, author Kathleen Krull
gives us an up-close-and-personal look at the life of L. Frank
Baum.
Beginning with his privileged upbringing in 1860s New York,
chronicling his never-ending money woes, and ending with his
successful publishing of THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ in
1900, Ms. Krull takes us into the life and times of a brilliant
author.
Paired with beautiful illustrations by Kevin Hawkes, THE ROAD
TO OZ is a testament to the man who brought us a legendary
story that still holds the power to entertain. Even now, over
one-hundred years after its original publication, both the book
and the movie are known throughout the world by thousands.
Illustrated by: Kevin Hawkes
Release Date: 9/23/08
Publisher: Knopf
Pages: 48
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
In this biography geared towards children, author Kathleen Krull
gives us an up-close-and-personal look at the life of L. Frank
Baum.
Beginning with his privileged upbringing in 1860s New York,
chronicling his never-ending money woes, and ending with his
successful publishing of THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ in
1900, Ms. Krull takes us into the life and times of a brilliant
author.
Paired with beautiful illustrations by Kevin Hawkes, THE ROAD
TO OZ is a testament to the man who brought us a legendary
story that still holds the power to entertain. Even now, over
one-hundred years after its original publication, both the book
and the movie are known throughout the world by thousands.