
L. Frank Baum
17 SeriesL. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author renowned for his children's fantasy novels, most notably "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," which inspired the iconic film. He expanded the Oz universe with 13 sequels. Baum's works also foresaw technological innovations like television and laptops.
L. Frank Baum's works include "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," also known as "The Wizard of Oz," and "The Marvelous Land of Oz," also titled "The Land of Oz." Under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, Baum wrote the Aunt Jane's Nieces and Mary Louise series, as well as "The Flying Girl." The Boy Fortune Hunters series, penned as Floyd Akers, features adventures such as "The Boy Fortune Hunters in Alaska," originally "Sam Steele's Adventures on Land and Sea," and "The Boy Fortune Hunters in Egypt," later retitled "The Treasure of Karnak." Using the nom de plume Schuyler Staunton, Baum authored "The Fate of a Crown" and "Daughters of Destiny." Additionally, "The Twinkle Tales," also published as "Twinkle & Chubbins" under the pseudonym Laura Bancroft, and "Policeman Bluejay," also known as "Babes in Birdland," showcase Baum's versatility in children's literature.