There seems to be some confusion! The most famous story about a girl, Dorothy, and the Land of Oz is actually titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Here's a summary of that story:
A Kansas Twister and a Magical Land:
- Dorothy, a young farm girl living in Kansas with her dog Toto, gets caught in a powerful tornado. Their house is lifted into the air and carried to a magical land called Oz.
Landing with a Bunch of Munchkins:
- Upon landing, Dorothy's house accidentally falls on the Wicked Witch of the East, making the Munchkins, who live in Oz, very happy.
Silver Shoes and a New Quest:
- The Good Witch of the North gives Dorothy magical Silver Shoes and instructs her to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, where the powerful Wizard of Oz might be able to help her get back home to Kansas.
Companions on the Yellow Brick Road:
- Along the way, Dorothy meets and befriends a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Woodman who desires a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who longs for courage. Each hopes the Wizard can grant their wish, and they join Dorothy on her journey.
Facing Challenges and Wicked Witches:
- The group encounters many obstacles on their journey, including a deadly poppy field and attacks by the Wicked Witch of the West, the sister of the witch Dorothy's house squashed. The Wicked Witch covets the Silver Shoes and tries to stop Dorothy from reaching the Emerald City.
The Wizard's True Identity:
When they finally reach the Emerald City, the Wizard (who appears differently to each visitor) grants them seemingly impossible tasks to complete before he'll help them. They succeed through cleverness, teamwork, and the unique abilities they already possess.
Ultimately, they discover that the Wizard is just a man hiding behind a curtain, using tricks and illusions to create a powerful image. However, he helps them realize they had the qualities they desired all along.
Melting the Wicked Witch and Going Home:
- Dorothy throws a bucket of water on the Wicked Witch of the West, melting her and ending her threat. With the help of the Good Witch of the South, Dorothy learns she can click her heels together three times and say, "There's no place like home," to return to Kansas.
Back in Kansas, But Forever Changed:
- Dorothy clicks her heels and wakes up back in Kansas, realizing her adventure in Oz was real. Though home is best, her experiences in Oz leave her forever changed.
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