An iconic classic, *The Wizard of Oz* by Frank L. Baum is a must-read for adults and children alike. **Follow the yellow brick road!** Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure. With a charming introduction by award-winning Cornelia Funke, *The Wizard of Oz* is one of the twelve wonderful classics relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2008. ***PLUS a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who’s who, activities and more…*** Frank L. Baum (1856-1919) was born in New York. He enjoyed making up stories, particularly for his own children. *The Wizard of* *Oz,* based on their favourite bedtime story about a land of Oz *,* was published in 1900 and it immediately became a huge international success. He wrote several sequels and numerous other kinds of books under a pseudonym.