During a terrible storm, Dorothy and her little dog Toto are whisked away to a very strange and magical land called Oz. The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz is the perfect mix of fantasy, adventure and magic. Our retelling features all the classic characters you would expect from good witches to brainless scarecrows while also teaching the reader that we usually already possess the qualities we desire. We also explore themes of friendship, adventure and kindness throughout the story. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was originally written by L. Frank Baum and published in 1900. The story became incredibly popular shortly after release and has remained a staple of children's literature ever since.