TY  - BOOK
AU  - Tuerk,Richard Carl
TI  - Oz in perspective: magic and myth in the L. Frank Baum books 
SN  - 9780786428991
AV  - PS3503.A923 Z88 2007
U1  - 813/.4 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Jefferson, N.C.
PB  - McFarland & Co.
KW  - Baum, L. Frank
KW  - Children's stories, American
KW  - History and criticism
KW  - Fantasy fiction, American
KW  - Oz (Imaginary place)
KW  - Magic in literature
KW  - Myth in literature
KW  - Values in literature
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-226) and index
N2  - "This study introduces readers to the great folklorist who created not only Dorothy and friends, but countless wonderful characters who still await discovery. The author discusses literary devices and important thematic implications in each book, arguing that Baum wrote for the pleasure of both children and adults, both to provide entertainment and to teach moral lessons"--Provided by publisher
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip075/2006038829.html
ER  -