The Real Wizard of Oz

A captivating biography of the eccentric author, filmmaker, and innovator L. Frank Baum, this work takes readers back to the land of Oz and re-creates one of the most vibrant chapters in American history.

Born in England and raised on a hill farm in Wales, REBECCA LONCRAINE holds a doctorate in literature from Oxford University and writes regularly for the British press, including the Independent, the Guardian, and the Times Literary Supplement. She is also a creative- writing teacher.