Name: Policeman Bluejay
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Author: L. Frank Baum
ISBN: 9781502368270

Type

Physical Book

Author

L. Frank Baum

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

110

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x0.6 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN13

9781502368270

Synopsis "Policeman Bluejay"

Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919) is one of America's most read authors, and he is widely considered one of the premier authors of children's books. Baum wrote dozens of novels and short stories, as well as hundreds of poems, and he even foresaw technological innovations such as computers, televisions and mobile phones, all of which made their way into his writing. Baum, however, is still best known and best regarded for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and several other titles that took place in the fantasy world of Oz. Every American is familiar with Dorothy and Toto, and Oz has been adapted for movies, screenplays, and more ever since. This book, as well as others, was originally published under one of Baum's several pseudonyms, but was republished under his name shortly before his death. Baum took his Policeman Bluejay character from the Twinkle Tale "Bandit Jim Crow" and made him the main character of a children's novel. Policeman Bluejay is widely considered Baum's best non-Oz work.

L. Frank Baum

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L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was a prolific American author, mainly known for his contributions to children's literature. His most famous work, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), is considered a classic of children's literature and has been adapted multiple times into film, theater, and television. Baum wrote numerous books that are part of the Oz series, with titles such as The Land of Oz (1904) and Ozma of Oz (1907), all within the fantasy genre. In addition to his Oz works, Baum ventured into other genres such as theater, fairy tales, and novels.

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