Books in order
Wizard of Oz books in order
by L. Frank Baum
L. Frank Baum wrote fourteen Oz novels about adventures in a magical land. Start with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, then follow publication order to meet more of its inhabitants. Read a 15-minute summary here, free to start, or order paperback, hardcover or large print, printed at cost.
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Where to start
Start hereThe Wonderful Wizard of OzL. Frank BaumFollow Dorothy along the yellow brick road, with her wish to get home giving the journey a clear goal.
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Another way inThe Marvelous Land of OzL. Frank BaumTry Tip's escape with Jack Pumpkinhead for a journey through Oz centered on a runaway boy rather than Dorothy.
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Or tryLittle Wizard Stories of OzL. Frank BaumChoose these short adventures for smaller reading sessions with Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman.
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The books in order
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| # | First published | Book | Kind | Read |
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| 1 | 1900 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 2 | 1904 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 3 | 1907 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 4 | 1908 | Dorothy and the Wizard in OzL. Frank Baum Dorothy and her companions seek escape from strange underground lands. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
| 5 | 1909 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 6 | 1910 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 7 | 1913 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 8 | 1913 | Stories | Free to startRead free | |
| 9 | 1915 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 10 | 1916 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 11 | 1917 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 12 | 1918 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 13 | 1919 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 14 | 1920 | Novel | Free to startRead free |
Questions
Do I have to read the Wizard of Oz books in order?
No, but publication order helps you follow returning characters and changes in Oz. Start with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, then use the publication list on this page as your reading guide.
How many Wizard of Oz books are there?
L. Frank Baum wrote fourteen Oz novels, and other authors continued the series afterward. Little Wizard Stories of Oz is a separate collection of short adventures, rather than one of those fourteen novels.
Which book should I read first?
Start with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Dorothy's search for a way home gives you a clear path through the magical land, following the yellow brick road toward the Emerald City.
What is the best-known book in the series?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is the best-known book in the series. It follows Dorothy and Toto after a cyclone carries them from Kansas to Oz, where Dorothy seeks help getting home.
Can I get the books in print?
Yes. Every book here comes as a paperback, hardcover or large print, printed when you order; start free and you pay only the cost of printing. Choose the print format that suits your reading preferences, whether you prefer a paperback, a hard cover or larger text.
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