La nave su cui sta viaggiando Dorothy viene travolta da una tempesta e fa naufragio su una terra sconosciuta. È il Regno di Ev, governato dalla stramba Principessa Languidaria, che cambia testa come cambia idea. Al fianco di Ozma, la Regina del Paese di Oz, e dei suoi ritrovati compagni – il Boscaiolo di Latta, il Leone Codardo e lo Spaventapasseri –, Dorothy vivrà una nuova, indimenticabile avventura.
«Dorothy era stata l’unica ad attraversare quella pericolosa distesa desertica – nessun’altro c’era mai riuscito. Ma ora non poteva contare né sul ciclone né sulle scarpette…»
Lyman Frank Baum, born on May 15, 1856, in New York, and passed away on May 6, 1919, was an American author, best known for his enduring classic, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." A man of diverse talents and interests, Baum tried his hand at various professions before finding his true calling in writing. He began his literary career with children's books and then ventured into playwriting and journalism. "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," published in 1900, marked a turning point in Baum's life and American children's literature. This magical tale, rich in imagination and filled with memorable characters, such as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, captivated readers worldwide. Baum's vision of a fantastical land, combined with his ability to weave an engaging narrative, cemented his status as a master storyteller. Baum wrote numerous sequels to "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and several other novels and short stories, often exploring fantasy and fairy tales. His works are celebrated for their creativity, sense of adventure, and the underlying themes of courage, heart, and wisdom. Baum's legacy continues to enchant readers and inspire adaptations in various forms of media, making him an iconic figure in children's literature.