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ⓘ About L. Frank Baum
The last book to be illustrated by W. W. Denslow, this was published in 1901 post-Oz by L. Frank Baum. Although it didn’t meet with much commercial success, largely due to it being overshadowed by his work on Oz, it still remains an interesting curiosity for fans of Baum who might be interested in the other works he had to offer. Despite it not being so popular, it remains a pleasant story of a young girl named Dot who, along with a boy called Tot, both travel to Merryland. Getting there by floating upon a river which flows down a tunnel, they reach the magical land to embark on a series of adventures there. With Merryland itself separated into seven different valleys, they proceed to explore the area to discover what lies beyond. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Oz Books series, L. Frank Baum has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by L. Frank Baum
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz / The Wizard of Oz
Magic takes center stage in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz / The Wizard of Oz, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Oz Books series that expands the enchanting world created by L. Frank Baum.
The Marvelous Land of Oz / The Land of Oz
The Marvelous Land of Oz / The Land of Oz is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Oz Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
Ozma of Oz
Ozma of Oz continues the Publication Order of Oz Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Magic takes center stage in Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Oz Books series that expands the enchanting world created by L. Frank Baum.
The Road to Oz
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Oz Books with The Road to Oz, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
The Emerald City of Oz
The Emerald City of Oz is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Oz Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
The Patchwork Girl of Oz is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Oz Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Tik-Tok of Oz is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Oz Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Scarecrow of Oz
The Scarecrow of Oz is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Oz Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
Rinkitink in Oz
Rinkitink in Oz is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Oz Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Lost Princess of Oz
The Lost Princess of Oz is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Oz Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
The Tin Woodman of Oz continues the Publication Order of Oz Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Magic of Oz
Magic takes center stage in The Magic of Oz, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Oz Books series that expands the enchanting world created by L. Frank Baum.
Glinda of Oz
Glinda of Oz continues the Publication Order of Oz Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Woggle-Bug Book
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Oz Children's Books with The Woggle-Bug Book, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
TikTok and the Nome King
TikTok and the Nome King continues the Publication Order of Oz Children's Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Annotated Wizard of Oz
Magic takes center stage in The Annotated Wizard of Oz, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Oz Collections series that expands the enchanting world created by L. Frank Baum.
Queer Visitors from the Marvelous Land of Oz
Queer Visitors from the Marvelous Land of Oz continues the Publication Order of Oz Collections story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Little Wizard Stories of Oz
Magic takes center stage in Little Wizard Stories of Oz, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Oz Collections series that expands the enchanting world created by L. Frank Baum.
Aunt Jane's Nieces
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Aunt Jane's Nieces Books with Aunt Jane's Nieces, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad
Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad continues the Publication Order of Aunt Jane's Nieces Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville
Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Aunt Jane's Nieces Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work
Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work continues the Publication Order of Aunt Jane's Nieces Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Aunt Jane's Nieces In Society
Aunt Jane's Nieces In Society continues the Publication Order of Aunt Jane's Nieces Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Aunt Jane's Nieces Books with Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation
Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation continues the Publication Order of Aunt Jane's Nieces Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch
Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Aunt Jane's Nieces Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Aunt Jane's Nieces Books with Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross
Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross continues the Publication Order of Aunt Jane's Nieces Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Boy Fortune Hunters of Alaska
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Boy Fortune Hunters Books with The Boy Fortune Hunters of Alaska, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
The Boy Fortune Hunters in Panama
The Boy Fortune Hunters in Panama is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Boy Fortune Hunters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Boy Fortune Hunters in Egypt
The Boy Fortune Hunters in Egypt continues the Publication Order of Boy Fortune Hunters Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Boy Fortune Hunters in China
The Boy Fortune Hunters in China continues the Publication Order of Boy Fortune Hunters Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Boy Fortune Hunters in Yucatan
The Boy Fortune Hunters in Yucatan is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Boy Fortune Hunters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Boy Fortune Hunters in the South Seas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Boy Fortune Hunters Books with The Boy Fortune Hunters in the South Seas, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
The Secret of the Lost Fortune
The Secret of the Lost Fortune continues the Publication Order of Daring Twins Books story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Phoebe Daring
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Daring Twins Books with Phoebe Daring, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
The Flying Girl
The Flying Girl is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Flying Girl Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Flying Girl and Her Chum
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Flying Girl Books with The Flying Girl and Her Chum, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
A Kidnapped Santa Claus
A Kidnapped Santa Claus is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Magical Creatures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
Mary Louise
Mary Louise is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mary Louise Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
Mary Louise in the Country
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Mary Louise Books with Mary Louise in the Country, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
Mary Louise Solves a Mystery
Mary Louise Solves a Mystery is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mary Louise Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Mary Louise Books with Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
Mary Louise Adopts a Soldier
Conflict and courage define Mary Louise Adopts a Soldier, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Mary Louise Books series by L. Frank Baum that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Discontented Gopher
The Discontented Gopher is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Prairie Tales Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Sea Fairies
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Trot & Cap'n Bill Books with The Sea Fairies, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
Sky Island
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Trot & Cap'n Bill Books with Sky Island, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
Our Landlady
Our Landlady continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dot and Tot of Merryland
Dot and Tot of Merryland is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Master Key
The Master Key continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Enchanted Island of Yew
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Enchanted Island of Yew, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
Queen Zixi of Ix
Queen Zixi of Ix is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
John Dough and the Cherub
John Dough and the Cherub is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Last Egyptian
The Last Egyptian continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Jaglon and the Tiger Fairies
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Jaglon and the Tiger Fairies, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People
Magic takes center stage in The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that expands the enchanting world created by L. Frank Baum.
Mother Goose in Prose
Mother Goose in Prose continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
By the Candelabra's Glare
By the Candelabra's Glare continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Father Goose, His Book
Father Goose, His Book is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
A New Wonderland / The Magical Monarch of Mo
Magic takes center stage in A New Wonderland / The Magical Monarch of Mo, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series that expands the enchanting world created by L. Frank Baum.
The Army Alphabet
Conflict and courage define The Army Alphabet, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by L. Frank Baum that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Navy Alphabet
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Navy Alphabet, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
American Fairy Tales
American Fairy Tales continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Father Goose's Year Book
Father Goose's Year Book is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Oz-Man Tales: The Yellow Hen and Other Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Oz-Man Tales: The Yellow Hen and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
Animal Fairy Tales
Animal Fairy Tales is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Purple Dragon and Other Fantasies
Epic adventure awaits in The Purple Dragon and Other Fantasies, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series that raises the stakes across the realm L. Frank Baum has built.
The Santa Claus Stories
The Santa Claus Stories continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Enchanted Buffalo
The Enchanted Buffalo continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Prairie-Dog Town
Prairie-Dog Town continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Road to Oz
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Little Golden Books Books with The Road to Oz, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
Over the Rainbow
Over the Rainbow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales
The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fantasy Stories
Fantasy Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with L. Frank Baum's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tales Before Tolkien
Tales Before Tolkien is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Lady Sleuths MEGAPACK ®
The Lady Sleuths MEGAPACK ® is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L. Frank Baum have come to expect.
The Dover Anthology of Classic Christmas Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Dover Anthology of Classic Christmas Stories, another outstanding contribution from L. Frank Baum.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is L. Frank Baum?
L. Frank Baum is a bestselling author known for 16 book series containing over 79 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Oz Books, Publication Order of Oz Children's Books, Publication Order of Oz Collections. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best L. Frank Baum series to start with?
For readers new to L. Frank Baum's work, the Publication Order of Oz Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 14 books. Begin with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz / The Wizard of Oz to start from the very beginning.
How many books has L. Frank Baum written?
L. Frank Baum has written over 79 books across 16 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read L. Frank Baum books in order?
Yes, reading L. Frank Baum's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does L. Frank Baum write in?
L. Frank Baum writes primarily in fiction. With 16 series across 79 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are L. Frank Baum's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of L. Frank Baum's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is L. Frank Baum's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, L. Frank Baum's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Oz Books series. The first book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz / The Wizard of Oz, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.