The Royal Book of Oz - The Adventures of the Scarecrow and His Search for His Lost Family in the Magical Land of Oz

L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best known as the creator of the Land of Oz, one of the most enduring fantasy worlds in children's literature. His 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz introduced generations of readers to Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, and the magical realm that became a cornerstone of fantasy storytelling.

Ruth Plumly Thompson (1891-1976) was an American author who continued the Oz series after Baum's death, writing many additional Oz novels that expanded the beloved world with new characters and adventures. Her contributions helped preserve and extend Baum's imaginative legacy for generations of readers.